payee

[ pey-ee ]

noun

1. a person to whom a check, money, etc., is payable.

payee

/ peɪˈiː /

noun

1. the person to whom a cheque, money order, etc, is made out
2. a person to whom money is paid or due

Word History and Origins

Origin of payee¹

First recorded in 1750–60; pay ¹ + -ee

Example Sentences

Jack also approved these – which meant he had been tricked into setting up three new payees.

From BBC

On this occasion, McLaughlin requested that the payee line be left blank on the cheque - and instead of purchasing the memorial items - McLaughlin filled in his own name and pocketed the £1,000.

From BBC

He could also alter payee account details without “authorisation or verification”, which he did to transfer money to himself.

From BBC

The payees ranged from China to Saudi Arabia to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From Seattle Times

These systems are highly secure, particularly when they already have your payees in their system and can send an electronic payment directly to them.

From New York Times

Related Words

• heir
• recipient