Payee

What is a Payee? 

A payee is the recipient of money in a transaction. The payer, who may use various payment methods, transfers funds to the payee in return for goods or services. The bill of exchange lists the payee, which could be an individual or an entity such as a business or trust. 

More About Payees 

A payee is a person or entity that receives payment for goods or services. The payer gives something of value, typically money, to complete the transaction. The payee should have a functioning bank account for receiving funds unless payments are made in cash. 

Payees can also receive funds through a promissory note, a written promise of payment. Another instance is when a payee gets money from a bond coupon, with the payer being the bond issuer. 

In some instances, a payee can be multiple individuals or entities. For instance, if someone transfers money to several payee accounts, they might have to meet certain criteria regarding numbers, percentages, and types of accounts, based on the bank's guidelines. 

A payee can also be the payer, for example, when someone writes a check to themselves or moves funds between their own accounts. To prevent disputes, it's recommended that both parties agree on the transfer amount.