This required section contains the name and address blocks of the party returning the check and the party who wrote the item which was returned unpaid. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section describes the check or other item which has been returned unpaid, and the reason it was returned. An option is presented for a returned item fee. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section presents alternative arrangements for payment of the returned check or other item, and closes the letter. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
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Bad Check Notice
BADCHK
The Bad Check Notice is used to provide written notice that a check has not been honored by the bank, i.e., the check has been returned unpaid, and that payment is expected.
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Enter the name of the financial institution upon which the check or other item was written.
Enter the name of the company or person to whom the check or draft was written (the "Payee") or edit the information as desired. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter the type of item that has been returned. For example, "check" or "share draft". For convenience, this item will be referred to as "the check" in the hints. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter the amount of the check that has been returned unpaid.
Enter the amount of the returned check fee. The maximum charge may be regulated by state or local law.
Enter the Payee's street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the Payee's country, if outside the United States.
Enter the Payee's country or edit the information as desired.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date of the letter or edit the information as desired.
Enter the personal title and name of the Drawer. The Drawer is the person or entity upon whose account the item has been written. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
BAD01
! Opening Section (1 of 3)
[Letterhead Information - Payee]
!, ! !
[Inside Address - Drawer]
!, ! !
Re: !
Check No. !
Enter the name of the company or person to whom the check or draft was written (the "Payee") or edit the information as desired. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter the Payee's street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Payee's zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the Payee's country, if outside the United States.
Enter the Payee's country or edit the information as desired.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date of the letter or edit the information as desired.
Enter the personal title and name of the Drawer. The Drawer is the person or entity upon whose account the item has been written. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter the Drawer's street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Drawer's extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Drawer's city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Drawer's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Drawer's zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the Drawer's country, if outside the United States.
Enter the Drawer's country or edit the information as desired.
Enter the name of the financial institution upon which the check or other item was written.
Enter the number of the check or other item which has been returned. NOTE: If this field is left blank, it will not be printed.
Enter a salutation or edit the information as desired. Add a colon or comma after the salutation if appropriate. NOTE: If this field or the following name field is left blank, they will not be printed; this feature allows you to customize the greeting.
The program completes the Drawer's title and name by transferring the information from a previous entry. This information may be modified without affecting earlier data. Add a colon or comma after the name if appropriate.
BAD02
! Returned Item Information (2 of 3)
The subject !, dated !, drawn by you on ! in the amount of $!, and payable to !, has been returned unpaid for the following reason:
! - Insufficient funds
! - Endorsement
! not as drawn
! missing
! - Payment stopped
! - Account closed !
! - !
! [Optional service charge sentence.]
! You
! Your account
will be charged a returned check fee charge of $!.
Enter the type of item that has been returned. For example, "check" or "share draft". For convenience, this item will be referred to as "the check" in the hints. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date of the check.
The program completes the name of the financial institution upon which the check has been drawn. You may modify the information only by returning to that section.
Enter the amount of the check that has been returned unpaid.
The program completes the name of the Payee by transferring the information from a previous section. You may modify this information without affecting earlier data.
Enter an X if the check was returned because funds were not available to pay the check.
Enter an X if the check was returned because the endorsement was missing or did not correspond with the name shown on the front of the check.
Enter an X if the check was returned because the endorsement was different than the name shown on the front of the check.
Enter an X if the check was returned because it was not endorsed.
Enter an X if the check was returned because the Drawer stopped payment on the check.
Enter an X if the check was returned because the account was closed.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date the account was closed, if known. If this field is left blank, it will not be printed.
Enter an X to specify another reason for the check being returned unpaid.
Use this space to specify another reason for the check being returned unpaid.
Enter an X to indicate that a service charge will be assessed for the returned check.
Enter an X if the Drawer will be charged a returned check fee.
Enter an X if the Drawer's account will be charged a returned check fee.
Enter the amount of the returned check fee. The maximum charge may be regulated by state or local law.
BAD03
Sincerely,
! Payment Arrangements Section (3 of 3)
Please arrange to immediately replace this ! with
! cash
! a money order
! a cashier's check
in the amount of $!
! no later than !.
! If payment is not made immediately, your account will be charged
$!, and no further credit will be extended until the amount is paid in full.
! When you make the replacement payment, your old ! will be returned to you.
! Please forward your payment to:
!, ! !
! Payment should be made
! Please be advised that according to the terms of the !,
! interest will begin to accrue on ! at the rate of !% per !.
! interest is accruing on
! the above amount
! $!
at the rate of !% per !.
! If you have any questions, please contact ! at:
!, ! !
! ! Extension !
Hours: !
! ! Extension !
Hours: !
! A fax can be sent to !.
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
The program completes the type of item that was returned by transferring the information from a previous section. You may modify the information only by returning to that section. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Select this option if only CASH will be accepted as payment. The objective of requiring cash payment is to assure that the payment will be good. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Select this option if only a MONEY ORDER will be accepted as payment.
Select this option if only a CASHIER'S CHECK will be accepted as payment.
Select this option for another form of acceptable payment. For example, a major credit card.
Enter the form of acceptable payment. For example, "payment by Visa or MasterCard".
The program calculates the total amount owed by adding the amount of the returned check and the amount of the returned check fee, if you indicated that such a fee will be charged. Otherwise, this amount will simply be the amount of the returned check.
Enter an X if payment is required by a certain date.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date by which payment must be received.
Enter an X if payment is expected within a certain time frame or upon the occurrence of a certain event.
Use this space to describe when payment is expected.
Enter an X to include a sentence which states that the unpaid amount will be charged to the Drawer's account, if appropriate.
Enter an X to include a sentence which states that the unpaid check will be returned to the Drawer upon full payment.
The program completes the type of item that was returned by transferring the information from a previous section. You may modify the information only by returning to that section.
Enter an X to indicate where the replacement payment should be sent.
Enter the name of the person or entity to receive the replacement payment or use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter the street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the country, if outside the United States.
Enter the country or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to indicate how the replacement payment should be made. For example, in person, by courier service, etc.
Use this space to describe how the replacement payment should be made. For example, "in person at Gene's Pet Shop."
Enter an X if there is an agreement between the parties that provides that interest will be charged on any unpaid balance.
Enter the name of the contract or other document providing for interest to be charged on any unpaid balance. For example, "Purchase Agreement", "Invoice", or "Statement".
Enter an X if interest will begin to accrue on any unpaid balance at a future date. State or local law may prohibit interest accruing on the amount of the returned check fee.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date on which interest will begin to accrue.
Enter the interest rate. The rate of interest may be limited by local usury laws. Consult an attorney if you have any questions about the permissible rate of interest.
Enter an appropriate time period, for example, "month" or "year".
Enter an X if interest is currently accruing on the unpaid balance. State or local law may prohibit interest accruing on the amount of the returned check fee.
Enter an X if interest is currently accruing on the entire unpaid balance. State or local law may prohibit interest accruing on the amount of the returned check fee.
Enter an X if interest is currently accruing on only a portion of the unpaid balance. State or local law may prohibit interest accruing on the amount of the returned check fee.
Enter the balance upon which interest is currently accruing. State or local law may prohibit interest accruing on the amount of the returned check fee.
Enter an X to compose a paragraph containing additional information or instructions.
Use this space to enter additional information or instructions.
Enter an X to include the name of a contact person.
The program completes the contact person's name by transferring the information from a previous field. This information may be modified without affecting earlier data. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter an X to include an address for the contact person.
Enter the street address of the contact person or edit the information as desired. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter an X to include the contact person's telephone number.
Enter a phone number where the contact person may be reached.
Enter a telephone extension, if any.
Enter the hours when the contact person may be reached.
Enter an X to include a second telephone number.
Enter an X to include a facsimile number.
Enter a facsimile number.
Enter a closing or edit the information as desired.
The program transfers the Payee's name from a previous section. If the Payee is a company, enter the name of the person who will be signing the letter. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter an X to include the employment title of the person signing the letter. For example, "Manager".
Enter the employment title, for example "Manager".
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