Bank Remittance
Overview
Below is a clear, business‑focused explanation of the Bank Remittance report, written for practical payroll and finance users.
Bank Remittance Report – Business Explanation
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Bank Remittance report shows how much money needs to be transferred to the bank for employee salary payments. It consolidates payroll data and presents employee‑wise or bank‑wise salary amounts that must be remitted after payroll processing.
This report acts as a bridge between payroll processing and actual salary payment through the bank, ensuring that the correct amounts are transferred to the correct bank accounts.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use the Bank Remittance report:
- After payroll has been processed and approved
- Before initiating bank transfers or uploading salary payment files
- When reconciling payroll totals with bank payment instructions
- When preparing bank‑specific or account‑specific payment summaries
Why it matters: - Prevents overpayment or underpayment to employees - Ensures payroll amounts match bank transfers - Supports audit, compliance, and financial controls - Saves time by summarizing large payroll data into actionable bank payment figures
Key Columns and What They Mean for Business
While columns may vary slightly by setup, the report typically includes:
Employee
Identifies the employee receiving the salary payment.Employee Name
Human‑readable name for easy verification.Bank / Bank Account
Indicates where the salary will be credited. Useful for grouping payments by bank.Account Number
Confirms the destination account for salary transfer.Net Pay / Payable Amount
The final salary amount to be paid to the employee after deductions. This is the actual remittance value.Payroll Entry
Links the payment to a specific payroll run, helping trace the source of the amount.Currency (if applicable)
Important for organizations paying salaries in multiple currencies.
From a business standpoint, these columns help validate who is being paid, how much, and through which bank.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
Common filters include:
Company
Useful for organizations managing multiple legal entities.Payroll Entry
Helps focus on a specific payroll run (for example, monthly salaries).Posting Date / Payroll Period
Ensures only relevant payroll transactions are included.Bank
Allows grouping or filtering payments for a specific bank, useful when dealing with multiple banking partners.Employee
Used for verification or resolving individual payment queries.
These filters allow finance and payroll teams to narrow down data, avoid errors, and prepare precise bank payment instructions.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
Total Payable Amount
Represents the total cash outflow required for salary payments for the selected period.Bank‑wise Totals
Help determine how much money needs to be transferred to each bank.Employee‑level Details
Enable verification before payments are released, reducing the risk of disputes.Comparison with Payroll Summary
Ensures payroll calculations align with actual bank remittances.
If discrepancies appear, it signals the need to review payroll entries, employee bank details, or approval status before releasing payments.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Monthly Salary Payment Processing
Finance teams use this report to prepare bank transfers after payroll approval.Bank File Preparation
The report data can be used to prepare or validate bank upload files.Audit and Compliance Review
Auditors use the report to confirm that payroll expenses match bank payments.Salary Dispute Resolution
Helps quickly confirm whether an employee’s salary was included and for what amount.Cash Flow Planning
Management uses total remittance figures to plan short‑term cash requirements.
Summary
The Bank Remittance report in Dafater is a critical payroll control tool. It ensures that processed salaries are accurately and efficiently transferred to employees’ bank accounts, supporting financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance in payroll operations.
Report Information
- Module: Payroll
- Related DocType: Payroll Entry
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes