(a) A bill of exchange can be drawn on any person including a banker.
A cheque can only be drawn on a banker.
(b) A bill of exchange is payable on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time.
A cheque is payable on demand.
(c) A bill of exchange cannot be crossed.
A cheque may be crossed.
(d) A bill of exchange is discharged if not presented.
A cheque is not discharged by non-presentation.
(e) For a bill of exchange, a notice of dishonour must be given.
For a cheque, a notice of dishonour need not to be given.
(f) A bill of exchange may be noted and/or protested.
A cheque cannot be noted and/or protested.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 2, 2018 at 08:23
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