How to Do a Stop Payment Order on a Check

Unfortunate circumstances do happen from time to time that may require a stop payment order on a check. Doing a stop payment order on a check can be expensive. However, depending on the situation, it may be worth it in the end. You will need certain things to stop a check such as the number and the amount of the check.

• 1

  Prepare all the information that you will need to do a stop payment order. You will be asked for your account number, check number, the amount of the check and the name of the payee.

• 2

  Visit or call your bank and provide all the necessary information needed to do a stop payment on the check. Ask your bank clerk about the fees and if the bank has a check expiration policy. Some banks have a certain amount of time when the stop payment expires such as six months. After the expiration, you will need to pay additional fees to renew the stop payment order on your check.

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  Write down the confirmation number for your stop payment order. Be sure to contact the payee for the check to make other payment arrangements.