expression

remittance advice

a document confirming a payment has been sent

In more detail

A document sent by a payer to a payee that shows the details of a payment being made, such as the invoice numbers, amounts paid, and any deductions or adjustments

Examples

The accountant attached a remittance advice to the check so the supplier would know which invoices were being paid.

How to use remittance advice

Remittance advice is used primarily in accounting and business contexts to communicate payment details to suppliers or creditors. It serves both as documentation of what was paid and as a reconciliation tool for the recipient's records. The term is more common in British English and formal business communications.

Common phrases

send a remittance advice
issue remittance advice
remittance advice slip
remittance advice attached
remittance advice document

Synonyms

payment notification · payment statement · payment confirmation · remittance note

A common mistake

Learners sometimes treat 'remittance advice' as singular only; it can be used in plural form (remittance advices) when referring to multiple documents.

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