payee

[peɪˈiː]

payee Definition

a person to whom money is paid or is to be paid, especially the person to whom a check is made payable.

Using payee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "payee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The payee must endorse the check before depositing it.

  • Example

    Please write the name of the payee on the check.

  • Example

    The payee will receive the funds within three business days.

payee Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: payee in Brief

'Payee' [peɪˈiː] refers to a person who receives or is to receive payment, particularly the person named on a check. Examples include 'Please write the name of the payee on the check.' and 'The payee must endorse the check before depositing it.' Synonyms include 'recipient' and 'beneficiary,' while 'collector' is an informal alternative.