Bills of Exchange Act 1882

73 Cheque defined. U.K.

A cheque is a bill of exchange drawn on a banker payable on demand.

Except as otherwise provided in this Part, the provisions of this Act applicable to a bill of exchange payable on demand apply to a cheque.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 73 extended by Finance Act 1939 (c. 41), s. 35(2), S.I. 1957/2228 (1957 I, p. 801) and National Loans Act 1968 (c. 13), s. 14(7)