Translation guide
A person or entity that sends money, especially via a bank or postal transfer. In Japanese, the term depends on the context: the person sending money, the name on a transfer form, or the legal party in a bill of exchange.
remitter (person sending money)
Most common term in banking.
Please fill in the remitter's name.
General term for 'sender', used for mail, packages, and sometimes money transfers. Less specific than 送金人.
The remitter's address is also required.
Specifically the person who makes a bank transfer (振込). Common in online banking.
Please enter the remitter's name in katakana.
The party who sends a bill of exchange or draft to the drawee for payment. This is a legal/financial term.
The name field on a transfer form or envelope indicating who sent it.
送金人 is the general term for a remitter in money transfers. 差出人 is a broader 'sender' used for mail and packages, but can also appear on money transfer forms. 振込人 specifically refers to the person making a bank transfer (振込), often seen in online banking interfaces.
The English word 'remitter' is rarely used in everyday conversation. In Japanese, you would usually say 送金した人 (the person who sent the money) or simply use the person's name/role in context. Only use the formal terms above when filling out forms or discussing banking procedures.
The remitter must present identification.
The remitter bears the handling fee.