maksumuistutus

Maksumuistutus, often translated as payment reminder or dunning notice, is a formal communication sent by a creditor to a debtor who has not yet paid an outstanding invoice by its due date. The primary purpose of a maksumuistutus is to prompt the debtor to settle their overdue payment as soon as possible.

These notices typically include essential information such as the original invoice number, the amount due, the original due date, and the number of days the payment is overdue. It will also specify the new payment deadline and potentially outline the consequences of continued non-payment, which might include late fees or further collection actions.

Maksumuistutus can be sent via various channels, including mail, email, or sometimes through a phone call. The tone of a maksumuistutus can vary, starting from a gentle reminder for first-time late payers to a more firm and official notice for repeat offenders. They are a crucial step in the debt collection process, allowing creditors to recover their funds while giving debtors an opportunity to rectify the situation without incurring more severe penalties. The sending of a maksumuistutus is often a prerequisite before a creditor can proceed with more aggressive collection methods.