What does “overpayment” mean?

Money paid to you by mistake that they want back.

What to do

Check how they worked it out. If repayments are too high, ask them to lower the amount.

You may see it in letters from

• Department of Social Protection (Intreo) — Social welfare office

“overpayment” is a English word used in official letters in Ireland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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