If your cheque book is lost due to any reason, like travelling, shifting house, office relocation, being misplaced at home or an unknown reason, you must immediately inform your bank.
This helps the bank cancel unused cheques and protects you from fraudulent transactions. Here you can find a sample cheque book lost application letter that you can submit to your bank.
Application for Lost Cheque Book (Sample 1)
To Date:
The Branch Manager,
State Bank of India,
Madhurawada Branch,
Visakhapatnam 530048.
Sub: Request to stop payment for lost cheque book.
Respected Sir/Madam,
My name is Anand Koduru, and I have a savings account in your branch with account number 3214XXXX2545.
I would like to inform you that my cheque book has been lost somewhere at home, and I am not able to find it. I also don’t remember the cheque numbers. I am worried that someone may misuse the cheque book.
Therefore, I request that to please cancel/stop payment for the entire cheque book and issue a new cheque book for my account.
I will be thankful for your support.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Anand Koduru,
Mobile 9452XXXX25.
Application for Lost Cheque Book (Sample 2)
To Date:
The Branch Manager,
HDFC Bank,
Dabagardens Branch,
Visakhapatnam 530020.
Sub: Lost cheque book: Request to cancel and issue a new cheque book.
Respected Sir/Madam,
My name is Anusha Uppalapati, and I have a savings account in your branch with a/c no. 2415XXXX4570.
I want to inform you that my cheque book was lost during my train travel. I searched for it but could not find it.
The cheque numbers in the cheque book were from 00045X to 0046X.
I kindly request you to cancel these cheques and issue me a new cheque book to avoid any misuse.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Anusha Uppalapati
Mobile 8452XXXX20
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Cheque Book Lost Application to the police Station
To Date:
The Police Officer In-Charge,
II Town Police Station,
Daba Gardens,
Visakhapatnam 530020.
Sub: Complaint for Lost Cheque Book.
Respected Sir/Madam,
My name is Anand Koduru, and I live in H No. 123, Ganesh Nagar, Mahdurawada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530048.
I am writing this letter to inform you that my cheque book is linked to my savings bank account number 3214XXXX2545, State Bank of India, Madhurwada branch, has been lost.
I searched for it at home, but I was not able to find it. I do not remember the cheque numbers. I am worried that someone may misuse it.
Therefore, I request you to kindly register my complaint.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Anand Koduru,
Mobile 9452XXXX25
Tips to Write a Lost Cheque Book Application to the Bank
- Mention your correct bank account number
- Always include cheque numbers (if you remember)
- Submit the letter in the branch and get an acknowledgement.
- Keep the letter simple and mention only the important details.
- Request the bank manager to issue a new cheque book if you have any immediate payments to make.
FAQs
Generally not required, unless asked by the bank manager. Sometimes they ask you to attach your ID proof, like Aadhar or PAN.
Yes, you can request it in the same letter.
Mention whatever details you know, your bank will check your account and block the entire cheque series.
Yes, you can do that as well.
It takes 5 to 7 working days, depending upon the bank.