Promissory Note | Bill of Exchange |
01. It is promise to pay. | 01. It is an order to pay. |
02. There are two parties i.e. the Maker and the Payee. | 02. Primarily there are 3 (three) parties, i.e. Drawer, the Drawee and Payee. |
03. The liability of the maker is primary. | 03. The liability of the maker/drawer is secondary. |
04. A promissory note is not drawn in sets. | 04. A bill of exchange may be drawn in sets. |
05. There is no need to present it for acceptance. | 05. A bill of exchange payable after sight requires acceptance. |
06. A promissory note can not be made payable to the maker himself. | 06. A bill of exchange can be made payable to self. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Difference between Promissory Note and Bill of Exchange
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