Free sample request for banking reference letter template

This sample business letter template requests a banking reference for a third party with whom the writer's firm intends to do business.

[date]

John Doe
ABC Bank
Sometown
Somewhere, NA 12345

Dear John,

As part of his application for credit terms with XXX Limited, Mr. Jack Smith, Managing Director of XYZ Corporation has referred me to you as an information source.

In order to make an assessment of credit suitability, I will require the following information regarding XYZ Corporation's banking history:

- Credit and loan history
- Average bank balance
- Record of repayments

It goes without saying that all information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this request, please feel free to contact me at the above address.

I thank you in advance for your urgency in this matter.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

A. N. Other
Accounts Director