Free vendor bank-change verification checklist

Fake 'we changed banks' emails are a common way businesses lose money. This one-page checklist makes the callback rule a habit.

Download (free, no signup)

How to use it

  1. Print it or save it in your AP folder.
  2. Use it every time, even for a vendor you know well.
  3. Keep the log; it's your record that the change was verified. Also see the interactive checklist.

Rather not do it yourself?

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FAQ

What's the most important step?

Call back on a number you already had, never the one in the request.

Is a confirmation email enough?

No. If the vendor's email was compromised, the reply can come from the attacker.

General information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.