To

The Branch Manager,

(Bank name)

Branch address)

(State)

                                                                                Sub: Stop Payment

 We request you to kindly stop the payment of the cheque No. —————- dated dd/mm/yyyy for Rs. ———–(Rupees ———————– Only)  issued by us in favor of Mr. —————–(name of client / employee). The above referred cheque has been lost by them / him.  So kindly stop the payment with immediate effect.      

 Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

For ———————————(company)

 (Authorized Signatories)