Civil Code Article 401

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The entry of a bill of exchange, promissory note, check or other negotiable instrument in current account may be cancelled, if such negotiable instrument is not paid by its debtor.
中文原文 民法第401條
匯票、本票、支票及其他流通證券,記入交互計算者,如證券之債務人不為清償時,當事人得將該記入之項目除去之。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.