Banking and securities law
Understanding how cheques are issued in France: the basics
By Charlotte GAUCHON5 April 2025Your bank refuses to pay a cheque, or you wonder whether you can stop payment once you have handed it in. The legal regime governing cheques, codified in articles L. 131-1 et seq. of the French Monetary and Financial Code, contains some little-known rules with serious consequences. This guide covers the essentials: issuing cheques, the bank's obligations and stop payment.
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