If you sent a check and want to cancel it before it is processed or your check was lost or stolen, you can contact your bank ...

In any case, you have the legal right to stop a payment — but you need to act fast. The first step is to make sure the check hasn't already gone through. Once it's cashed or deposited ...

Keep in mind that you may be unable to initiate a stop-payment request outside normal business hours. In general, a bank or credit union can't cash a check for six months if you make a timely stop ...