WORLD REMIT — WorldRemit Bank Charge Explained

WORLD REMIT on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for WorldRemit, a finance company. WorldRemit is an international money-transfer service for sending money abroad from the UK. A charge is usually a transfer amount plus its fee, so the size varies by what you send.

What Is the WORLD REMIT Charge?

WORLD REMIT is a transaction descriptor for WorldRemit, a finance company.

WorldRemit is an international money-transfer service for sending money abroad from the UK. A charge is usually a transfer amount plus its fee, so the size varies by what you send. It typically appears as WORLDREMIT on your statement.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code WORLD REMIT is the official identifier that WorldRemit registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the WORLD REMIT Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your WorldRemit account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a WORLD REMIT Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from WorldRemit by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to WorldRemit and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does WorldRemit Use on Bank Statements?

WorldRemit may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About WORLD REMIT

What is WORLD REMIT on my bank statement?

WORLD REMIT is a bank statement transaction code for WorldRemit, a finance company. WorldRemit is an international money-transfer service for sending money abroad from the UK. A charge is usually a transfer amount plus its fee, so the size varies by what you send. It typically appears as WORLDREMIT on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is WORLD REMIT a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your WorldRemit account to review recent activity.

Why is WORLD REMIT on my bank statement?

WORLD REMIT appears on your statement because WorldRemit processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel WORLD REMIT?

If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

How do I get a refund for a WORLD REMIT charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

For more information about WorldRemit and all its known transaction codes, visit the WorldRemit merchant page.