How do I stop a cheque?
After a cheque is written, circumstances may change and you may not wish the cheque to be paid. To stop payment on a cheque you have written, please advise us of this quickly because it is not possible to stop a cheque once it has been cleared. Call us with these details: • your account number; • cheque number; • cheque amount; • date of the cheque; and • the name of the payee. We may ask you to confirm these instructions in writing to us. We suggest you seek legal advice before you stop a cheque as, if you wrongfully stop a cheque, the payee may have a claim against you.
