👉 In accounting, a reimbursement is a payment that is made to an individual or organization for expenses incurred. The purpose of a reimbursement is usually to cover the costs associated with an expense, such as rent, utilities, or food. For example, if you purchase groceries for your family and want to pay back the cost through a refund, you would use a reimbursement. If you buy a new car and want to pay for its maintenance expenses through a loan, you might use a reimbursement. Reimburse