What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
remit
Example
Please remit the payment by the end of the month. [remit: verb]
Example
The company will remit the funds to your account within 3-5 business days. [remit: verb]
pay
Example
I need to pay the rent by the first of the month. [pay: verb]
Example
The company will pay you for your work at the end of the week. [pay: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pay is more commonly used than remit in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Remit is less common and more specific to financial transactions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between remit and pay?
Remit is typically associated with a formal and business tone, while pay is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
