Important: This letter can be used as a guide. You must insert your own details where appropriate and delete any information that is not relevant to your situation. Always date your letters. Always keep a copy of the letter you send.

GET LEGAL ADVICE IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND 

[Your name and address]

[write Date here]

The Manager
[Name of merchant]
[Address]

Dear Manager,

RE: CANCELLATION OF DIRECT DEBIT

My/Our account/reference no:
Account No. XXXXX

[If you are cancelling your agreement with the merchant you should put this first. For example, I/we cancel my agreement with you for phone services effective / / . Check your contract with the merchant for how much notice is required. The effective date for the cancellation of the agreement should match the effective date for the cancellation of the direct debit.]

I/we cancel my authority to you to directly debit my account effective / / [insert date]/immediately. [Delete one].

The details of the direct debit are as follows:

Amount:
Account no:         at        [financial institution]

Please confirm in writing that the direct debit has been cancelled.

Yours faithfully,

[Signature]

[Name]

[Signature]

[Name]

Your address:

*All account holders must sign

Warning: This letter is information only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.