\\u003cp\\u003eFirst off, rest assured that you are the one who authorizes payments. You tell us who, when and how much to pay! Payments are issued electronically or via paper checks, depending on the \\u003ca class=\\"glossary-term\\" href=\\"/education/glossary/payee/\\"\\u003epayee\\u0026rsquo;s\\u003c/a\\u003e capabilities. Your payee can accurately record that a payment has been received for your account.\\u003c/p\\u003e