Stop Payment Letter Generator
Prepare a branch-ready stop-payment request for one cheque or cheque range.
Generated Letter
Fill the form and click "Generate Letter".
Immediate Steps After Cheque Loss
- Request stop payment immediately through branch/call center/app if available.
- Record service request number and date-time of complaint.
- If theft is suspected, file police complaint and keep copy with you.
- Monitor account for any unauthorized attempts.
Important Notes
- Stop payment may attract charges as per bank schedule.
- Wrong cheque details can result in request failure.
- For range blocking, confirm cheque start and end numbers carefully.
- Keep written acknowledgement from branch.
FAQ
Can I stop payment for a single cheque only?
Yes. Most banks support single cheque stop payment and also range-based stop requests.
Can stop payment be revoked later?
Usually yes with a fresh written request, subject to bank policy and whether cheque is already presented.
Do I need FIR for lost cheque?
Not always mandatory, but recommended in theft/suspicious cases and may be asked by some branches.