I. – The bearer may claim from the person against whom he is exercising his recourse:
1° The amount of the bill of exchange not accepted or not paid with interest, if this has been stipulated;
2° Interest at the legal rate from the due date;
3° The costs of the protest, those of the notices given as well as other costs.
II. – If recourse is exercised before the due date, a discount shall be deducted from the amount of the letter. This discount is calculated on the basis of the official discount rate set by the Banque de France as it exists on the date of recourse at the place of domicile of the bearer.