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Account closure request template (US)
A general template under US law. Laws differ from state to state, so check it against your state's law or with a lawyer licensed there. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice.
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Request to Close Bank Account
Your Name
Your Address
Your Email or Phone
Date: Letter Date
To: Bank Name
Branch or Department
Bank Address
Re: Closure of account number ending in Last Four Digits of Account
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please close the following account, effective Closure Date:
Account holder(s): Account Holder Names
Account type: Account Type, such as Checking or Savings
Account number ending in: Last Four Digits of Account
Remaining Balance
Please send the remaining balance, after any outstanding checks and pending transactions have cleared, by Payout Method, such as a Check Mailed to the Address Above, or Transfer to Account No. ___ at ___.
Automatic Payments and Deposits
I have redirected or cancelled all automatic deposits and payments linked to this account. Please do not honor any new debits presented after the closure date, and return them unpaid.
Linked Services
Please also cancel the debit card, checks and online banking access linked to this account, and any overdraft protection or linked lines of credit: Linked Services to Cancel.
Confirmation
Please send written confirmation of the closure and a final statement to the address above. I understand you may need to verify my identity before closing the account, and I can be reached at the phone or email above.
Sincerely,
Account Holder Signature
Account Holder Printed Name
Joint Account Holder Signature, if Required
Joint Account Holder Printed Name