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Revision as of 06:33, 17 June 2016

A written order from one party (the drawer) to another (the drawee, normally a bank) requiring the drawee to pay a specified sum on demand to the drawer or to a third party specified by the drawer.

Cheques are widely used for settling debts and withdrawing money from banks.

Note: US spelling of cheque is "check".


See also