epf payment date and remittance date

can anybody tell me that what is the exact date of epf payment and remittance date. because July 2017 payment was done on 14/08/2017 but in trrn status it shows remittance date 18/08/2017. this attract any penalty? what is the diff between payment date and remittance date? what is the use of online payment if remitted after 4 day?

Please check your Bank Statement to know exact date of remittance.the date mentioned in your Bank Satement is the date of remittance.Check your records & revert