A SA Stop Payment is a request you submit to ask the bank to prevent a specific check or electronic (ACH) payment from being processed. If the request is placed in time, we will attempt to block the transaction before it is completed.
Customers commonly request a Stop Payment when:
- A check is lost, stolen, or written incorrectly
- An upcoming electronic (ACH) payment should no longer be processed
- A recurring ACH debit (such as a subscription) needs to be stopped
- A merchant is no longer authorized to withdraw funds
Note: Stop Payment requests must be submitted as soon as possible. If the check or ACH transaction has already been processed and cleared, the payment cannot be stopped.