FAQs on Payees

How do I add a payee?

To add a new payee to your account, enter the name in the Pay someone new section and click Add. Then, follow the onscreen instructions.

How do I deactivate a payee?

To deactivate a payee, from the list of people and businesses you pay, click the appropriate name and then click the View/change payee details link. From the Payee Details screen, click Deactivate Payee. Just follow the onscreen instructions.

How do I add a new category when I'm adding a payee?

To add a new category from the Pay Someone New screen, select the Add a new category option from the Payment category listbox. An entry box appears for you to provide your new category.

How do I know a payee is inactive?

On the Make Payments page you can sort by all payees or active payees only. If the payee is inactive it will not appear in the active payees list.

What happens if the person or business I want to pay doesn't appear in the list of suggested names?

You can add them to your list of people and businesses to pay by entering the name and address.

Can I pay a person or business if I don't have an account number?

Yes, you don't need an account number to make a payment.

Why can't I edit my remittance address?

Sometimes customers can't change their address because of the special relationship we have with a payee.

How do I change a payee nickname?

Nicknames are given to your payees to help you identify your accounts quickly. To change a payee nickname, from the list of people and businesses you pay, click the appropriate name and then click the Change payee nickname link.