{"id":231016,"date":"2026-10-27T15:50:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=231016"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:21:35","slug":"bills-of-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz and Download Free PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#What_is_a_Bill_of_Exchange_in_accounting\" >What is a Bill of Exchange in accounting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#Download_Bills_of_Exchange_Practice_Quiz_PDF\" >Download Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#Attempt_Bills_of_Exchange_Practice_Quiz\" >Attempt Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#Why_is_a_Bill_of_Exchange_important_in_business_transactions\" >Why is a Bill of Exchange important in business transactions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bills-of-exchange\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Bills of Exchange is an important topic in Accounting for the UPSC EPFO EO\/AO and APFC examinations. Understanding this financial instrument can help candidates answer questions related to business transactions, accounting entries, and negotiable instruments. The <strong>UPSC EPFO Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz<\/strong> helps candidates test their knowledge of key concepts through practice questions. Candidates can revise important definitions, types of bills, parties involved, accounting treatment, and the difference between a Bill of Exchange and a Promissory Note. They can also use the free PDF for revision and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-bill-of-exchange-in-accounting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Bill_of_Exchange_in_accounting\"><\/span>What is a Bill of Exchange in accounting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bill of Exchange is a written and unconditional order directing a person to pay a fixed amount of money to another person. It is commonly used in business transactions, especially when goods are sold on credit. Section 5 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, defines a Bill of Exchange. It helps sellers secure payment and allows businesses to manage credit transactions. Candidates preparing for UPSC EPFO should understand its definition, features, and practical uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Written document:<\/strong> It must be made in writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unconditional order:<\/strong> Payment must not depend on a condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signature:<\/strong> It must be signed by the drawer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certain amount:<\/strong> The amount payable must be clearly stated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identifiable parties:<\/strong> The person directed to pay and the person entitled to receive payment must be identifiable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment terms:<\/strong> The payment date must be specified or legally determinable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamp duty:<\/strong> It must comply with applicable stamp laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-bills-of-exchange-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out UPSC EPFO Prep Kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Bills_of_Exchange_Practice_Quiz_PDF\"><\/span>Download Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz PDF is useful for revising important concepts related to the definition, characteristics, types, parties, accounting entries, discounting, endorsement, and dishonour of Bills of Exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Link<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-bills-of-exchange-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO APFC Previous Year Papers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-bills-of-exchange-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_Bills_of_Exchange_Practice_Quiz\"><\/span>Attempt Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test your preparation with the Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz and revise important concepts such as the drawer, drawee, payee, types of bills, days of grace, maturity date, discounting, endorsement, dishonour, and related accounting entries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> Bills of Exchange Practice Quiz <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. An instrument payable three months after date is drawn on 10 January. Ignoring holidays, and applying customary three days of grace, maturity is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">13 April<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">10 April<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">12 April<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">13 March<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. An endorsement of a bill by the holder does which of the following?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Always releases the endorser from every liability<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Transfers rights in the negotiable instrument in the manner provided by law<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Creates a new sale of goods automatically<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Cancels the acceptor signature<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. A bill expressly payable on demand ordinarily has how many days of grace?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Three<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Five<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">None<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Ten<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>4. Which instrument ordinarily requires the drawee&#8217;s acceptance to make the drawee liable as acceptor?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Promissory note signed by maker<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Bank deposit slip<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Bill of exchange<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Cash voucher<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. A bill of \u20b924,000 is discounted for 2 months at 12% per annum on a simple time basis. Discount is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b92,880<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b9480<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b9240<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b9960<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>6. A drawer discounts a bill and bank charges \u20b9450 discount. Entry in drawer books ordinarily includes:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Discount Received credit \u20b9450<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Discount A\/c debit \u20b9450<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Sales A\/c credit \u20b9450<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Bills Payable debit \u20b9450<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>7. A drawer discounts a bill with bank for \u20b924,500, incurring discount of \u20b9500. Face value of bill was:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b924,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b924,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b925,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b925,500<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>8. A bill held until maturity for \u20b918,000 is paid by bank, and no charges arise. Amount credited to Bills Receivable is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Zero<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b936,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b99,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b918,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>9. The person to whom the amount of a bill is payable is the:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Drawee in every case<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Payee<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Witness<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Bank manager necessarily<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>10. A bill payable on demand is presented to the drawee. Which statement about maturity is correct?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">It is payable upon demand, with no ordinary usance grace period<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It requires six months and three grace days<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It cannot be presented<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It automatically becomes promissory note<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>11. What is the key difference between bills sent for collection and bills discounted?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Collection always cancels the bill<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Discounting requires no transfer or bank<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Collection generally awaits payment; discounting provides funds before maturity less discount<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Both always result in immediate identical cash proceeds<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>12. A promissory note normally has which two principal parties?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Drawer and drawee only<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Seller and auditor<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Maker and payee<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Notary and banker<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>13. Which of the following does NOT ordinarily cause dishonour by non-payment?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">The acceptor pays the amount in due course at maturity<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The acceptor refuses payment on proper presentment<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Payment is not made when validly due<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A payable bill is not honoured at maturity<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>14. The drawer receives \u20b919,600 on retirement of a bill of \u20b920,000. Rebate allowed is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b920,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b919,600<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b9400<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b9600<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>15. When a holder endorses a bill to a supplier to settle \u20b98,000 owed, the basic entry in holder&#8217;s books is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Bills Receivable A\/c Dr; To Supplier A\/c<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Cash A\/c Dr; To Supplier A\/c<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Sales A\/c Dr; To Bills Payable A\/c<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Supplier A\/c Dr; To Bills Receivable A\/c<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>16. Which condition is essential to a bill of exchange under the NI Act?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">The order to pay must be unconditional<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It must be an oral agreement<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It must direct delivery of goods rather than money<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It must be signed by the payee rather than the drawer<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>17. A bill for \u20b915,000 is discounted for \u20b914,700. Discount charged is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b914,700<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b9700<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b9300<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>18. The bill is held by the original seller until maturity. In the seller&#8217;s books it is generally a:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Bills Payable<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Purchase Returns<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Capital Reserve<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Bills Receivable<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>19. A \u20b925,000 bill is renewed; interest of \u20b9500 is received separately in cash and no principal is paid. Amount of new bill is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b925,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b925,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b924,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b9500<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>20. A bill for \u20b918,000 is retired at \u20b917,640. 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A is the drawer and usually the payee, while B is the drawee. If B accepts the bill, B agrees to pay \u20b910,000 according to its terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_Bills_of_Exchange\"><\/span>What are the different types of Bills of Exchange?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bills of Exchange can be classified according to the place of the transaction, purpose, and payment terms. Each type serves a different purpose in business and financial transactions. Candidates should learn the meaning of each type and understand how it differs from the others. These classifications can help with questions on accounting and negotiable instruments. 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The table below summarises the important terms for UPSC EPFO preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Date of Bill<\/td><td>The date on which the bill is drawn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term of Bill<\/td><td>The period after which payment becomes due<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Due Date<\/td><td>The date calculated according to the bill&#8217;s payment terms and applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days of Grace<\/td><td>Three additional days generally allowed for payment of a time bill, where applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maturity Date<\/td><td>The final date on which the bill becomes payable after adding days of grace, where applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceptance<\/td><td>The drawee&#8217;s agreement to pay the bill according to its terms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Endorsement<\/td><td>The transfer of rights in a negotiable instrument by signing it as required by law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discounting<\/td><td>Receiving payment from a bank before the bill&#8217;s maturity date after deducting the discount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dishonour<\/td><td>Failure to make payment or accept the bill when required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noting Charges<\/td><td>Charges paid to a notary public for formally recording the dishonour of a bill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_accounting_treatment_of_Bills_of_Exchange_recorded\"><\/span>How is the accounting treatment of Bills of Exchange recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accounting entries for Bills of Exchange depend on the transaction and the stage of the bill. When a bill is accepted, the drawer records a Bills Receivable account, while the drawee records a Bills Payable account. If the bill is discounted, endorsed, or dishonoured, additional entries are passed in the relevant books. Candidates should understand why each account is debited or credited instead of memorising the entries alone. The following table covers common entries in the books of the drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Transaction<\/th><th>Journal entry in the drawer&#8217;s books<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Bill accepted by the drawee<\/td><td>Bills Receivable A\/c Dr. To Drawee&#8217;s A\/c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bill discounted with a bank<\/td><td>Bank A\/c Dr.; Discount A\/c Dr. To Bills Receivable A\/c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bill endorsed to a creditor<\/td><td>Creditor&#8217;s A\/c Dr. To Bills Receivable A\/c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bill dishonoured<\/td><td>Drawee&#8217;s A\/c Dr. To Bills Receivable A\/c<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important points to remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bills Receivable represents the amount the drawer is entitled to receive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bills Payable represents the amount the drawee is required to pay under an accepted bill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounting allows the drawer to receive money before the bill&#8217;s maturity date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endorsement allows the drawer to transfer the bill to a creditor to settle a debt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On dishonour, the amount becomes recoverable from the party liable under the transaction, and noting charges may also need to be recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-study-plan\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-bills-of-exchange-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the UPSC EPFO Study Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_Bill_of_Exchange_and_a_Promissory_Note\"><\/span>What is the difference between a Bill of Exchange and a Promissory Note?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bill of Exchange and a Promissory Note are both negotiable instruments under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. However, they differ in their nature, parties, and liability. A Bill of Exchange contains an order to pay, whereas a Promissory Note contains a written promise to pay. Understanding these differences can help candidates answer questions related to commercial law and accounting. The following table highlights the main differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Bill of Exchange<\/th><th>Promissory Note<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Number of parties<\/td><td>Generally three: drawer, drawee, and payee<\/td><td>Generally two: maker and payee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature<\/td><td>Contains an order to pay<\/td><td>Contains a promise to pay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceptance<\/td><td>Generally requires acceptance by the drawee for a time bill<\/td><td>Does not require acceptance by a drawee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Created by<\/td><td>Usually drawn by a creditor<\/td><td>Usually made by a debtor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liability<\/td><td>The acceptor is primarily liable after acceptance; the drawer may be secondarily liable<\/td><td>The maker is primarily liable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common use<\/td><td>Often used in trade and credit transactions<\/td><td>Often used to record a promise to repay a debt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_Bill_of_Exchange_important_in_business_transactions\"><\/span>Why is a Bill of Exchange important in business transactions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bill of Exchange supports business transactions by providing a written payment order and helping parties manage credit. It gives the seller a financial instrument that may be transferred or discounted, subject to applicable rules. It also records the payment obligation and helps businesses maintain proper accounting records. These features make it useful for trade and financial management. Its main benefits include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security of payment:<\/strong> It provides written evidence of the payment obligation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit facilities:<\/strong> It supports transactions where payment is made at a later date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate funds:<\/strong> Discounting can help the holder obtain money before maturity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer of rights:<\/strong> Endorsement can be used to transfer the bill to another party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accounting records:<\/strong> It helps businesses record receivables and payables systematically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal support:<\/strong> It provides a recognised negotiable instrument governed by applicable law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793095601198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is a Bill of Exchange?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A1: It is a written, unconditional order directing a person to pay a specific amount to another person or to the bearer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793095602393\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Who are the three parties to a Bill of Exchange?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A2: the three parties to a Bill of Exchange are- Drawer, Drawee, and Payee.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793095602918\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the difference between an Inland and a Foreign Bill?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A3: An Inland Bill is drawn and payable within the same country, whereas a Foreign Bill involves two different countries.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793095604039\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. 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