Bern signs a check "pay to the order of College Bookstore" drawn on his account at Debit Bank to buy textbooks. Bern is

A) none of the choices.
B) the drawee.
C) the drawer.
D) the payee.

Drawer

In the context of banking and finance, the person who writes or issues a check or draft instructing the drawee to pay someone else.

Drawee

The party in a transaction upon whom a check, draft, or bill of exchange is drawn and is responsible for its settlement.

Payee

The person or entity to whom a check, draft, or electronic payment is made out and who is to receive the funds.