Sample Letter for Demand for Payment
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Demand for Payment — [Invoice/Agreement/Contract] Number: [Invoice/Agreement/Contract Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. My purpose in writing this correspondence is to demand immediate payment for the outstanding balance owed to [Your Company/Business Name] as per our [Invoice/Agreement/Contract] dated [Date]. [Describe the applicable invoice, agreement, or contract in detail. Include the key terms, services rendered, goods provided, payment terms, due date, and any pertinent information related to the transaction.] Despite our repeated attempts to resolve this matter amicably and the issuance of previous reminders on [mention dates, if applicable], the payment has not been received. This non-payment or delay in payment is causing severe financial strain on [Your Company/Business Name]. We expect you to fulfill your financial obligations promptly. As per our records, the total amount due is [Currency and Amount]. Therefore, we kindly request that you remit the full payment by [Specific Due Date — suggest a reasonable payment deadline, typically within 10-15 business days from the date of this letter]. Please find attached a copy of the original invoice/agreement/contract for your reference [if applicable]. Make the payment payable to [Your Company/Business Name] and remit it to the following payment address: [Your Company/Business Name] [Payment Address] [City, State, Zip Code] In case you have any questions or require any clarifications regarding the amount owed, please contact our accounting department at [Your Accounting Department's Contact Information]. Failure to remit the payment within the specified time frame will leave us with no choice but to pursue other legal remedies to collect the outstanding sum. This may include engaging a collection agency or seeking legal assistance, which could impose additional costs upon you. We genuinely hope it does not come to that and trust that you will settle this matter promptly. We aim to maintain a positive business relationship with you and believe that addressing this outstanding balance will help accomplish that goal. Furthermore, we look forward to receiving the payment by [Specific Due Date]. Once we receive the payment in full, we will promptly update our records and consider this matter resolved. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. If you have already made the payment or have questions concerning this demand, please inform us as soon as possible, ensuring smooth communication between both parties. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Your Company/Business Name]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Demand for Payment — [Invoice/Agreement/Contract] Number: [Invoice/Agreement/Contract Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. My purpose in writing this correspondence is to demand immediate payment for the outstanding balance owed to [Your Company/Business Name] as per our [Invoice/Agreement/Contract] dated [Date]. [Describe the applicable invoice, agreement, or contract in detail. Include the key terms, services rendered, goods provided, payment terms, due date, and any pertinent information related to the transaction.] Despite our repeated attempts to resolve this matter amicably and the issuance of previous reminders on [mention dates, if applicable], the payment has not been received. This non-payment or delay in payment is causing severe financial strain on [Your Company/Business Name]. We expect you to fulfill your financial obligations promptly. As per our records, the total amount due is [Currency and Amount]. Therefore, we kindly request that you remit the full payment by [Specific Due Date — suggest a reasonable payment deadline, typically within 10-15 business days from the date of this letter]. Please find attached a copy of the original invoice/agreement/contract for your reference [if applicable]. Make the payment payable to [Your Company/Business Name] and remit it to the following payment address: [Your Company/Business Name] [Payment Address] [City, State, Zip Code] In case you have any questions or require any clarifications regarding the amount owed, please contact our accounting department at [Your Accounting Department's Contact Information]. Failure to remit the payment within the specified time frame will leave us with no choice but to pursue other legal remedies to collect the outstanding sum. This may include engaging a collection agency or seeking legal assistance, which could impose additional costs upon you. We genuinely hope it does not come to that and trust that you will settle this matter promptly. We aim to maintain a positive business relationship with you and believe that addressing this outstanding balance will help accomplish that goal. Furthermore, we look forward to receiving the payment by [Specific Due Date]. Once we receive the payment in full, we will promptly update our records and consider this matter resolved. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. If you have already made the payment or have questions concerning this demand, please inform us as soon as possible, ensuring smooth communication between both parties. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Your Company/Business Name]