alleryStart learning →In a bill of exchange, the person who gives the written order to pay is called the:
ADrawer of the bill
BPayee of the bill
CDrawee of the bill
DAcceptor of the bill
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Drawer of the bill
The maker of a bill who issues the order to pay is termed the drawer.
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