What happens if you lose an official check

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Contact the payee if necessary. In the event of an error or lost check, let the recipient know about the request to stop payment and arrange a way to send a new check. See whether the check has already cleared.

Gather a few pieces of information. Your account number. The check number. The exact amount of the check. Contact your bank. Approve any stop payment fees. Note the expiration date on the stop payment order. Frequently asked questions Can I cancel recurring bill payments? What if a stolen check has cleared my account?

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If you did not select a PIN one will be mailed to you separately from your card. You can also change it by using the automated customer service option when calling the phone number on the back of your card.

Simply call the customer service number on the back of your card or on your account statement. You can request a stop payment through Wells Fargo Online check only , by phone check and ACH items or by visiting your local branch and speaking with a banker.

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