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STOP A PAYMENT


Use the steps below for instructions on stopping a payment.1

Step 1: Access Your Account

  1. Dial the Customer Service phone number.
  2. Enter or say your account number or Customer Access Number.
  3. Enter or say the last (4) digits of your Social Security Number, Tax ID, or Personal Identification Number.
  4. Enter or say the last four (4) digits of the account number you would like to work with.

Step 2: Stop a Payment

Single Check
Range of Checks
Automatic Payment

Single Check

OptionInstructions
Voice Shortcut
  1. Say "Stop Payment."
  2. Say the reason for the stop payment: "Lost It," "Stolen," or "Other."
  3. Say "Single Check" at the next prompt.
  4. Say the check number and amount.
  5. The system will activate the stop payment for you and provide a confirmation number.
Touch-tone
  1. Press 8 for More Choices.
  2. Say "Stop Payment" when asked to briefly state the reason for your call.
  3. Choose the option that corresponds to the reason for the stop payment.
  4. Press 1 to choose a stop payment on a single check.
  5. Enter the check number and amount.
  6. The system will activate the stop payment for you and provide a confirmation number.

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Range of Checks

OptionInstructions
Voice Shortcut
  1. Say "Stop Payment."
  2. Say the reason for the stop payment: "Lost It," "Stolen," or "Other."
  3. Say "Range of Checks."
  4. Say the check range. For example, "Check number 120 through 140." If necessary, you can also provide the starting and ending check individually.
  5. The system will activate the stop payment for you and provide a confirmation number.
Touch-tone
  1. Press 8 for More Choices.
  2. Say "Stop Payment" when asked to briefly state the reason for your call.
  3. Press the option that corresponds to the reason for the stop payment.
  4. Press 2 for a range of checks.
  5. Enter first check number in the range.
  6. Enter the last check number in the range.
  7. Press 1 to confirm the stop payment.
  8. The system will activate the stop payment for you and provide a confirmation number.

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Automatic Payment

Note: Placing stop payments on automatic payments currently cannot be made using the Automated Voice Service. However, by following the instructions below we will ensure your call is routed to a Representative with the appropriate information to start your transaction.

OptionInstructions
Voice Shortcut
  1. Say "Stop Payment."
  2. Say the reason for the stop payment: "Lost It," "Stolen," or "Other."
  3. Say "Automatic Payment."
  4. Stay on the line to be transferred to a Customer Service Representative who will be available to assist you.
Touch-tone
  1. Press 3 for More Choices.
  2. Say "Stop Payment" when asked to briefly state the reason for your call.
  3. Choose the option that corresponds to the reason for the stop payment.
  4. Press 3 to choose a stop payment on an automatic payment.
  5. Stay on the line to be transferred to a Customer Service Representative who will be available to assist you.

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1 There may be a fee associated with placing a stop payment. Check the fee schedule for details. Stop payments are valid for six months from the date on which they are placed.

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