how do you cancel a check 
if you need to cancel a check you ve written before it is cashed you have a few options if you still have the check in your possession you can write void across the front of the check in large letters if you no longer have the check you can contact your bank to request a stop payment some banks will accept a stop payment request over the phone while others will require written notice 3 be sure to provide your account and routing numbers as well as the check number and amount 