Chapter 4: International Payment Instruments

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What is the role of the drawee in a bill of exchange?

  • To issue the bill of exchange
  • To provide consent to pay as per the drawer's order (correct)
  • To endorse the bill to the beneficiary
  • To transfer the bill to another party

Which of the following statements is true regarding transferability of a bill of exchange?

  • It must be payable to order or to bearer (correct)
  • A bill of exchange must be signed by the beneficiary to be transferable
  • It must have marks that indicate non-negotiable status
  • The drawer can prevent transfer to a bearer

What happens if the drawee dishonors the draft of a bill of exchange?

  • The bill becomes void
  • The drawee must pay the beneficiary directly
  • Any prior endorser or the drawer must make the payment (correct)
  • The payment is canceled

In a bill of exchange, who is referred to as the endorser?

<p>The person who transfers the bill to another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of payment identifies the drawee as the issuing bank?

<p>Letter of Credit (L/C) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a bill of exchange in terms of legal protection?

<p>It acts as an order to pay, not just a request (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a blank endorsement on a bill of exchange?

<p>Transferable to the bearer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the beneficiary in the context of a bill of exchange?

<p>The seller/exporter or someone designated by them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be true for a bill of exchange to be classified as a negotiable instrument?

<p>It must have a specific amount stated on it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a bill of exchange?

<p>To facilitate payment at a fixed or determinable future time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following governs bills of exchange in the UK?

<p>The Bills of Exchange Act 1882 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the law, what is required for a date included in a bill of exchange to be considered determinable?

<p>It must be a fixed date that is known in advance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Law on Negotiable Instruments in Vietnam cover regarding bills of exchange?

<p>It regulates the issuance and transfer of negotiable instruments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which convention affects nations that have signed the relevant agreement concerning bills of exchange?

<p>The Geneva Convention 1930 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of a bill of exchange?

<p>It can be unconditional but requires adherence to local regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of international trade, when is a bill of exchange typically used?

<p>At the point of payment for goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the bill of exchange play in the financing transactions?

<p>It can be used as collateral for loans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding the timing of payment in a bill of exchange?

<p>Payments can only occur at specified dates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship under the Law on Negotiable Instruments regarding parties involved?

<p>It can involve both domestic and foreign individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Bill Of Exchange

  • Most common international payment instrument
  • Unconditional, written order from one person (drawer) to another (drawee), signed by the drawer, requiring the drawee to pay on demand or at a determined future time a set sum of money to a specific person (beneficiary) or bearer (anyone holding the bill)

Governing Laws

  • Geneva Convention Providing a Uniform Law for Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes (1930)
    • Affects nations that signed the convention
  • Bills of Exchange Act 1882 (UK)
  • Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code (US)
  • Law on Negotiable Instruments (Vietnam, 2005)

Parties Involved

  • Drawer: The person ordering the payment. Usually the seller/exporter.
  • Drawee: The person obliged to pay.
    • Under a Letter of Credit: The issuing bank.
    • With other methods: The importer.
  • Beneficiary: The person who receives payment. Usually the seller/exporter, but can be another party designated by the drawer.
  • Others:
    • Endorser: The person who transfers the bill to another by writing their signature on the back.
    • Endorsee: The person to whom the bill is transferred.
    • Acceptor: The drawee who agrees to pay by signing the bill.
    • Holder: The person in possession of the bill, who is legally entitled to receive payment.

Key Features

  • Transferability:
    • B/E must be payable to order or bearer to be considered a negotiable instrument.
    • Transfer should be done through proper endorsement ("pay to order" draft), handover/delivery with blank endorsement, or blank endorsement for bearer drafts.
  • Legal Protection of Payment:
    • B/E is an order to pay, not a request.
    • Drawee cannot refuse payment unless they prove the B/E is illegal.
    • If the drawee dishonors the draft, the payment must be made by the drawer or a prior endorser.

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