account payee only definition

account payee only

Words added to the crossing on a check to ensure that check is paid only into the account of the entity to whom the check is made out. This step makes a check a non-negotiable instrument, and provides protection against its fraudulent conversion. The words 'not negotiable' have the same effect.

account payee only is in the Accounting & Auditing and Banking, Commerce & Finance subjects.

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