promissory note

Promissory note is an unconditional promise to pay a fixed sum of money to a named party or the holder of the note, or to deposit that money as such person's direct.  A promissory note must be in writing and signed by the maker of the promise.

[Last reviewed in March of 2026 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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