[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Return of Late Payment and Denial of Discount Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter pertaining to the payment for the goods/services I purchased from your company on [date of purchase]. Unfortunately, I regret to inform you that due to the delay in payment, I am unable to avail of the discount offered. As a conscientious consumer, I value the importance of meeting financial obligations promptly. Therefore, I initially sent the payment in a timely manner, expecting it to reach you within the specified timeframe. However, unforeseen circumstances caused a delay in the delivery process, resulting in the payment being received after the due date. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unexpected delay. Enclosed with this letter, please find a check payable to your company for the exact amount of the outstanding payment. I kindly request you to acknowledge the return of the late payment and adjust my account accordingly. Additionally, I understand that your company offers a discount for prompt payment, which I unfortunately missed out on due to the aforementioned delay. I sincerely apologize for any misunderstanding or inconvenience caused, but I hope you can understand that the tardiness of the payment was beyond my control. Therefore, I kindly request you to reconsider and grant me the discount as a gesture of understanding and goodwill. I have been a loyal customer of your company for [duration of the business relationship] and have always valued the quality and professionalism of your products/services. It is my hope that this incident can be resolved amicably, allowing me to continue enjoying the benefits of our valued business relationship. I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and a written confirmation of the return of my late payment and adjustment to my account. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon and resolving this issue in a mutually beneficial manner. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]