how do you put a stop payment on a check?

Question

i wrote a check for services that i am not at all satisfyed with and i want to stop payment before they cash it

Answer 1

1: Tell your bank that you want it stopped;
2: Agree to pay the fee that your bank charges for doing that service;
3: Call the person or business you made the check out to and let them know what you're doing and why. They may be able to avoid depositing it if you tell them in time, which will same them fees, and probably get you better cooperation in having them make right whatever you're dissatisfied with;
4: If the people you stopped the check on already deposited it and incurred fees, and they end up fixing the problem, be gracious and offer to pay the fee they incurred even if they don't ask you to. Assuming they haven't completely ticked you off, that may ensure that you can have a decent working relationship with them at some point in the future if you ever need their services again, and if you -do- ever hire them again, they'll be much more attentive to your needs than you ever could imagine if you offer just that simple courtesy. It might be worth doing it just to ask them back again because I can guarantee you that if you do, unless they're -total- frauds, they'll work extra hard to make up for the dissatisfaction, and probably do a better job for you than they'd do for anyone else - at least just that once.

Answer 2

YOUR bank is not going to lie about a stop payment on a check. Think about this. Why did 'your friend' need to cash a check through YOU to get cash to send a money order ? Why didn't she just go to her BANK and do it, or why didn't she send her personal check to cover the rents, if she had sufficient funds ? This person isn't a friend. She's a lying scam artist, and you're the victim. With any kind of luck, you will eventually get your money back and will hopefully think about what you do BEFORE you do it.

Answer 3

You can call your bank to have a stop payment on the check. The bank will charge you a fee (similar to a bounce check). The place where you wrote the check will probably also charge you a fee when they come to collect.

Answer 4

Call your bank. There is a fee for it. The company can sue you for stopping payment. You really need to have a solid case before you cancel payment. I've heard it's easier when you pay on a credit card...

Answer 5

Call your bank and tell them you want to put a stop payment on check # -----; and they will do that for a fee. Usually around $10 or $20.00.

Answer 6

Call the bank. That's the only way. But, you can expect some legal action (law suit) from the person or persons you wrote the check to.

Answer 7

Call your bank ASAP or better yet, go in person. Most banks do charge a stop payment fee. It can be done but you must act fast, good luck.

Answer 8

To avoid being sued i'd recommend trying to get a refund first. If they are unwilling to work out some sort of resolution then go to your bank and fill-out a stop payment form. Some banks allow you to do it online.

Answer 9

call your banks 1800# and tell them you want to place a stop payment on a check.....it will cost you though.....most banks charge for this.....also check to see if the place you made the payment to does not also charge extra for you stopping the payment.....some places will.

Answer 10

You would need to contact your bank for that. Make sure you have a darn good (valid) reason for stopping payment or you could be in trouble.