★ Free guide and template

Revoke ACH Authorization. Free Letter and Timing Checklist.

How to stop a company from pulling money from your bank by ACH. Use the free template below and follow the timing steps.

Timing checklist

Timing matters most. A notice sent on the due date often comes too late.

  1. 1

    Tell the company in writing

    Send a written notice that you revoke the debit authorization. Email works for most apps. Keep a copy with the date.

  2. 2

    Give your bank a stop-payment notice

    Do it at least 3 business days before the next scheduled debit. You can call or write. Ask your bank to block future debits from that company.

  3. 3

    Confirm in writing if your bank asks

    If you tell the bank by phone it may ask for written confirmation within 14 days. Send it so the stop stays in place.

  4. 4

    Check your statement

    Watch your account around the next due date. If a debit still goes through ask your bank what it can do.

Free letter template

Copy it and fill in the brackets. Send one to each company.

[Your full name] [Your email or phone] [Date] To: [App name] support Subject: Revocation of ACH debit authorization I am revoking my authorization for [App name] to debit my bank account ending in [last 4 digits] at [Bank name]. This applies to all future automatic debits starting now. Please stop all ACH debits from my account and confirm in writing that you have done so. This letter only revokes the debit authorization. I will handle any balance in another way. Thank you, [Your name]

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Questions

Does revoking ACH authorization cancel what I owe?

No. It only stops automatic withdrawals. Any balance depends on your agreement with the company.

Does deleting the app stop the debits?

Usually not. Deleting the app doesn't end the authorization you gave. Send a written notice and tell your bank.

I revoked but they still took money. Why?

Most often the notice came too close to the due date and the debit was already in process. Send notices at least 3 business days ahead. Keep copies and ask your bank what it can do.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is general information and a self-help template. Check your own agreement and ask your bank about its process.

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