# Bills of Exchange Act 1882, Section 73: Cheque defined.


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/61/section/73 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bills-of-exchange-act-1882/section-73
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