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Request Bank to Close Account

This template is used by a business to formally request their bank to close a specific bank account. It outlines all necessary account details and provides instructions for the disposition of remaining funds.

Updated 15d ago
bankingaccount closurebank requestfinancial administrationSME bankingSouthern Africa

COMPANY LETTERHEAD

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

DATE

{{date}}

BANK DETAILS

{{bank_name}}

{{bank_address}}

SUBJECT: REQUEST TO CLOSE ACCOUNT - [ACCOUNT TYPE] - A/C NO: {{account_number}}

Dear Sir/Madam,

This letter serves as a formal request to close the following bank account with your institution:

Account Holder Name: {{account_holder_name}}

Account Type: {{account_type}}

Account Number: {{account_number}}

Branch Code: {{branch_code}}

Swift Code (if applicable): {{swift_code}}

REASON FOR CLOSURE (OPTIONAL)

{{reason_for_closure}}

DISPOSITION OF REMAINING FUNDS

Please transfer any remaining positive balance in the aforementioned account to the following account:

Beneficiary Name: {{beneficiary_name}}

Beneficiary Bank: {{beneficiary_bank_name}}

Beneficiary Account Type: {{beneficiary_account_type}}

Beneficiary Account Number: {{beneficiary_account_number}}

Beneficiary Branch Code: {{beneficiary_branch_code}}

Alternatively, please issue a bank cheque for the remaining balance payable to {{company_name}} and mail it to {{cheque_mailing_address}}.

FINAL STATEMENT

We request a final statement of account be issued up to the date of closure, reflecting a zero balance, and sent to our registered company address.

AUTHORISATION AND INDEMNITY

I/We confirm that I/we are duly authorised to request the closure of this account. I/We understand that upon closure, all associated services (e.g., debit cards, cheque books, online banking access) linked to this account will be terminated. I/We indemnify the bank against any claims, losses, or damages arising from the closure of this account as per this instruction.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at {{contact_phone}} or {{contact_email}}.

CLOSING

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sincerely,

_________________________

{{authorised_signatory_name}}

{{authorised_signatory_title}}

For and on behalf of {{company_name}}

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