remittance

noun
UK /rɪˈmɪt.əns/
US /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Money that someone sends to another person, often to family far away.

She sends a monthly remittance to her parents in another country.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of sending money to someone.

The remittance of funds usually takes two business days.

3. A sum of money sent in payment for goods or services.

The company received a remittance from its overseas client.

4. The cancellation of a debt or punishment.

The court granted a remittance of the fine.