# Reimbursement cycle

> How often pending receipts are batched for payment.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/reimbursement-cycle

**Summary:** A reimbursement cycle is the cadence at which pending receipts are processed — weekly, biweekly, monthly.

- A reimbursement cycle is the cadence at which pending receipts are processed — weekly, biweekly, monthly.
- A short cycle (weekly) improves employee satisfaction but increases finance workload; a monthly cycle batches work and tightens control.
- Brazilian default: 5th business day of the following month.

A reimbursement cycle is the cadence at which pending receipts are processed — weekly, biweekly, monthly. A short cycle (weekly) improves employee satisfaction but increases finance workload; a monthly cycle batches work and tightens control. US default: pay with payroll. Brazilian default: 5th business day of the following month.