Meaning of the word payee in English

What does payee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

payee

US /peɪˈiː/
UK /peɪˈiː/

Noun

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

Example:
Make sure the check is made out to the correct payee.
The bank requires the full name of the payee for all transactions.