If you've had a personal check lost or stolen, the best next step is to cancel the check by putting a stop payment order it.

Strike two parallel lines across the cheque leaf and write the word “cancelled” across the lines.There is no need for you to sign a cancelled cheque as it is only used to validate your account ...

Once a check enters the clearing process, your bank cannot reverse the transaction. Here’s how to successfully cancel a check and protect your finances.

See whether the cheque went through: A stop payment request will cost you a steep fee, so make sure you still have the chance to cancel the cheque.

Need to stop payment on a check? This guide explains how to cancel a check, what fees to expect and what to do if it’s already cashed.