If you write a check and later regret handing it off to the recipient — say, because you suspect you’re the victim of a scam, you entered the wrong amount or you mailed it to an incorrect address — ...

A cancelled check or stop payment request prevents funds from leaving your account when someone tries to cash or deposit the check. You must act quickly — banks cannot stop payment on checks that have ...

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When you lose a personal check or it’sstolen, you’re not out of luck. You can ask your bank or credit union to cancelthe check — also known as a stop payment order — but timing canbe crucial, so ...