Basis of difference | Bills of exchange | Cheque |
Person/firm | A bill of exchange usually drawn on some person or firm | A cheque is always drawn on bank |
Acceptance | It is essential that a bill of exchange must be accepted before its payment can be claimed | A cheque does not require any such acceptance |
Payable on demand | The B.O.E. may be drawn payable on demand | A cheque can only be drawer payable on demand |
Grace of days | Three days are allowed in case of B.O.E. | In case cheque no grace of days are allowed |
Notice of dishonor | It is necessary in B.O.E. | No. such notice is required |
Crossing | No crossing of bills of exchange | A cheque may be crossed |
Stamp | It must be properly stamped | No stamp is required |
Basis of difference | Bills of exchange | Cheque |
Person/firm | A bill of exchange usually drawn on some person or firm | A cheque is always drawn on bank |
Acceptance | It is essential that a bill of exchange must be accepted before its payment can be claimed | A cheque does not require any such acceptance |
Payable on demand | The B.O.E. may be drawn payable on demand | A cheque can only be drawer payable on demand |
Grace of days | Three days are allowed in case of B.O.E. | In case cheque no grace of days are allowed |
Notice of dishonor | It is necessary in B.O.E. | No. such notice is required |
Crossing | No crossing of bills of exchange | A cheque may be crossed |
Stamp | It must be properly stamped | No stamp is required |