Payer

byPaytm Editorial TeamLast Updated: September 16, 2025

Meaning

The payer is the individual or entity who initiates a payment to another person or merchant. The payer authorizes the transfer of funds from their account to the payee’s account.

Examples

  • A customer paying for groceries.
  • An employer transferring salaries.

Importance

Identifying the payer is important for security, record-keeping, and dispute resolution in digital payments.

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