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Bank Account Closing Letter

Use this free bank account closing letter template to ask your bank to close an account and send the balance. Type into the fields and the document updates as you go. Then download it as a PDF, copy the text or save a text file. It runs in your browser, so what you type is never uploaded.

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[Account holder name]

[Your address]

13 November 2026

The Branch Manager

[Bank name], [Branch]

Subject: Request to close account number [Account number]

Dear Sir or Madam,

I request you to close my account number [Account number] held at your branch.

Please transfer the remaining balance to: [Where to send the balance]

I have returned or will return unused cheque books and cards. Please confirm the closure in writing.

Yours faithfully,

[Account holder name]

This is a general template to start from. Check it against your own situation and local rules, and ask a professional for anything important such as contracts. Text in [brackets] shows a field you have not filled in yet.

How it works

  1. 01Fill in the fields on the left.
  2. 02Check the preview and change anything you like.
  3. 03Download the PDF, or copy the text into an email or document.

Questions

How do I use the bank account closing letter?

Fill in the boxes and the preview updates straight away. When it looks right, download the PDF or copy the text. Give the account number and where the balance should go.

Is my information saved or sent anywhere?

No. The template works in your browser, and nothing you type is uploaded to a server.

Can I edit the result?

Yes. Copy the text into your own document or email and change it, or edit the fields and download again.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.

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