Payment Instrument

Banker's Cheque
A banker's cheque, also known as a bank draft, is a payment instrument issued by a bank on behalf of a payer, which provides a guarantee of the funds because the bank holds the amount before issuing the cheque.
Sight Draft
A sight draft, also known as a documentary draft, is a type of financial instrument or bill of exchange that is payable upon presentation, typically used in international trade to facilitate the payment for goods and services.

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