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How do I place a stop payment on a check?

Easily place a stop payment on a single check or a series of a checks. There are a couple things to consider before you place a stop payment on a check:

  • Payments already in process or completed can't be stopped.
  • To stop a scheduled payment, you'll need to submit your request at least three (3) business days before the scheduled payment date. 

If you'd like to proceed with placing the stop payment, follow these steps to get started:

Online banking 

  1. Select the account the stop payment was previously placed on. 
  2. Choose Account services from the three tabs in the middle, then Stop payments
  3. Select I used a paper check, then choose Continue
  4. Choose One check or Series of checks, enter the check information, then select Continue. (There may be a fee to place your stop payment request.) 
    • If you attempt to place a stop payment on a check that's already cleared, you'll receive a message the stop can't be placed. You'll have the option to stop another payment or to view your accounts.
  5. Review the stop payment details, then select Agree & submit.  A confirmation page will display when the stop payment has been successfully placed.

U.S. Bank Mobile App  

  1. Select the account the stop payment was previously placed on. 
  2. Choose the Manage tab at the top, then select Stop payments under Account options.  
  3. Select I used a paper check, then choose Continue
  4. Choose One check or Series of checks, enter the check information, then select Continue. (There may be a fee to place your stop payment request.) 
    • If you attempt to place a stop payment on a check that's already cleared, you'll receive a message the stop can't be placed. You'll have the option to stop another payment or to view your accounts.
  5. Review the stop payment details, then select Agree & submit.  A confirmation page will display when the stop payment has been successfully placed.