Meaning & use

remitter

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a person or entity that sends money, especially as a payment to another party.

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The bank requires the remitter's full name and account details before processing the transfer.

As the remitter, she received a confirmation once the wire transfer went through.

A note on using this word

A formal financial and legal term, most often seen on remittance forms and in banking documents.

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