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What is Drawee?

Drawee The financial institution or party upon whom a check, draft, or bill of exchange is drawn and which is ordered to pay the specified sum to the payee.

Source: CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

How is “Drawee” Used in Practice?

The drawee, usually a bank, verifies funds and processes payment on behalf of the drawer to the payee.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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What is Drawee?

The financial institution or party upon whom a check, draft, or bill of exchange is drawn and which is ordered to pay the specified sum to the payee.

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