What information is shown on the remittance voucher?

BiyaPay
Published on 2024-09-06 Updated on 2024-11-05

Remittance vouchers usually contain all or part of the following information to enable both parties to confirm and record the details of the remittance:

1.Information on the remitter:

  • Name of remitter
  • Remitter’s bank account number
  • Name of remitter’s bank and branch information

2.Beneficiary information:

  • Name of Beneficiary
  • Beneficiary’s Bank Account Number
  • Beneficiary’s Bank Name and Branch Information
  • SWIFT code or international banking code (BIC) of the beneficiary’s bank

3.Amount of remittance:

  • Specific amount of remittance
  • Currency of remittance (e.g. USD, EUR, etc.)

4.Date of remittance:

  • Date of remittance initiation
  • Expected arrival date (sometimes shown)

5.Use of remittance:

  • Purpose of remittance or remarks (e.g. “Invoice #12345”)

6.Fee information:

  • Handling fee to be paid for remittance (if any)
  • Whether the handling fee is to be borne by the remitter or the payee

7.Reference number of the remittance:

  • The unique reference number or transaction ID of the remittance transaction, which is used for inquiring and tracking the remittance.

8.Remittance status:

  • Remittance processing status (e.g. processed, processed, etc.)

This information helps to ensure transparency and traceability in the remittance process. In case of problems with the remittance, the reference number and related information can be used to contact the bank for inquiry and resolution.