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What Is Bill of Exchange and How Does It Differ From Cheque?

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Bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument that contains an unconditional order to the drawee for paying a specified amount of money to the payee on demand.

It differs from the cheque in a way that the cheque is always drawn on a bank which orders the bank to pay an amount of money to the payee.

Also read:

MCQs on Bills of Exchange

Difference Between Bill of Exchange and Promissory Note

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