Bill of Exchange template
نموذج كمبيالة
A bill of exchange template for use in Saudi Arabia, with a checklist of the eight mandatory particulars, guidance on how the law treats missing details, and an optional drawee acceptance section.
English translation for reference (machine-translated). The Word download and the version you sign are in Arabic.
Mandatory Particulars of a Bill of Exchange — Check Them
| # | Particular | If missing | Present? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The term "bill of exchange" written in the body of the instrument | Essential | ☐ |
| 2 | An unconditional order to pay a specified sum of money | Essential | ☐ |
| 3 | Name of the drawee (the person required to pay) | Essential | ☐ |
| 4 | Maturity date | Deemed payable at sight | ☐ |
| 5 | Place of payment | The place beside the drawee's name | ☐ |
| 6 | Name of the payee or the person to whose order payment is to be made | Essential | ☐ |
| 7 | Date and place of issue | Place of issue: beside the drawer's name | ☐ |
| 8 | Drawer's signature | Essential | ☐ |
Bill of Exchange Template
Bill of Exchange
Amount: (............) Saudi riyals In words: ........................ Saudi riyals only. Place and date of issue: City of ........, on / / AH, corresponding to / / AD. Under this bill of exchange, pay, as an unconditional order, on the maturity date stated below the sum of (........................) Saudi riyals. Drawee (the person required to pay): Mr/Ms ........................, National ID/Iqama No.: ............ Address: ........................ (which shall be treated as the place of payment unless another is specified) To the order of the payee: Mr/Ms ........................ (or the establishment ........................), National ID/Iqama No.: ............ Maturity date: / / AH (or: at sight / ........ days after sight). Place of payment: City of ........, address: ........................ Drawer: Name: ........................ · National ID/Iqama No.: ............ National address: ........................ · Signature: ........................Acceptance by the drawee (optional, and strengthens the instrument): "Accepted" — Name: ................ Signature: ................ Date: / / AH
- Never sign a blank bill of exchange or one whose amount is not written in both words and figures.
- The amount in figures must match the amount in words; any discrepancy between them is a source of dispute.
- Capacity, consent and cause are governed by the Civil Transactions Law.
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This template is for general guidance only and isn't legal advice. The right wording depends on each case. Contracts filed with Saudi courts or platforms are normally in Arabic.