[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Stop Payment Notice — [Invoice/Check] # [Invoice/Check Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a critical matter regarding a payment issued to you by [your company's name] on [payment date] in the amount of [payment amount]. I regret to inform you that we need to issue a Stop Payment Notice for the aforementioned payment due to unavoidable circumstances. We understand that this situation may cause inconvenience, but we assure you that we are fully committed to resolving the matter promptly. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of the original invoice [or check if applicable] bearing the reference number [invoice/check number] to assist you in identifying the payment in question. Reasons for initiating the Stop Payment Notice could include: 1. Incorrect Disbursement: Due to an internal error in our accounting department, we mistakenly issued the payment to you. However, upon further review, we discovered that the payment was not warranted. 2. Cancellation or Termination of Services: In certain cases, the services or products associated with the payment have been canceled or terminated, and thus the payment needs to be stopped. 3. Disputed Charges: We received a complaint initiating a dispute regarding the charges levied on the invoice in question. Until the dispute is resolved, we are compelled to take precautionary action by instituting a Stop Payment Notice. It is essential that you take appropriate action concerning the payment related to this Stop Payment Notice. We kindly request that you refrain from depositing or cashing the payment until the matter has been resolved. In order to facilitate swift resolution, we urge you to contact our office within [a specified period of time, typically 5-10 business days] to discuss the matter further and explore potential solutions. Please note that failure to comply with this notice may lead to legal consequences as we would be forced to take appropriate legal action to protect our interests. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are fully committed to resolving this matter in a fair and expedient manner. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at [your contact number] or via email at [your email address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company's Name]