Request Letter to Bank for Stop Payment of Lost Cheque
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Request Letter to Bank for Stop Payment of Lost Cheque

Deepanshu Thakral
Updated June 15, 2021
When writing a request letter to the bank for stop payment of a lost cheque, clarity and politeness are essential. Clearly state the reason for the request, provide all necessary details such as account holder name, account number, cheque number, amount, cheque date, party name, and reason for stop payment. Attach any required documents and express gratitude for their assistance.

Sample Letter to Bank for Stop Payment of Lost Cheque

To,
The Branch Manager,
____________ (Name of the Bank)
____________ (Bank Address)

Date: __/__/____ (Date)

Subject: Request for stop payment of lost cheque bearing no. ________ (lost cheque number)

Dear Sir/Madam,

With due respect, my name is  __________ (Your Name) and I am holding a ____________ (type of bank account) account in your bank _______ (branch name) branch having account number __________ (Bank account number).

I am writing this letter to request you to kindly stop the cheque payment of cheque no. _______ (cheque number) with details mentioned below:

Account Holder Name: ________ (Name of the account holder)
Account Number: ________ (Account number)
Cheque Number: __________ (lost cheque number)
Amount: __________ (cheque amount)
Cheque Date: ________ (date on the cheque)
Party Name: _________ (cheque issue in the name of)
Cheque Stop Payment Reason: __________ (mention reason with code – if applicable)

I request you to kindly stop the cheque payment of the above-mentioned account urgently. As per the requirement, Please find all relevant documents ___________ (documents attached details) along with the application.

Regards,
________ (Your Name)
________ (Account Number)
________ (Contact Number)

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