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Payment Reminder Letter - Template, Sample Form

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Payment Reminder Letter?

A Payment Reminder Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Payment Reminder Letter cover?

The Payment Reminder Letter is organised into sections covering Purpose of this Letter, Particulars of the Outstanding Sum, Request for Payment, Interest and Consequences of Non-Payment, Enquiries, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Payment Reminder Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Payment Reminder Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Payment Reminder Letter is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Payment Reminder Letter in Nigeria?

A Payment Reminder Letter should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Payment Reminder Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Payment Reminder Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Payment Reminder Letter?

Download the completed Payment Reminder Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Nigeria. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Payment Reminder Letter free?

You can preview the Payment Reminder Letter and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Payment Reminder Letter?

Most people finish the Payment Reminder Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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Dear ________,

RE: REMINDER OF OUTSTANDING PAYMENT — INVOICE/REFERENCE NO. ________

§1. Purpose of this Letter

1.1. This letter serves as a formal reminder that the sum stated below, being the consideration for goods and/or services supplied to you under the agreement/contract dated ________ (the “Agreement”), remains due and unpaid.

1.2. The payment was due and payable on ________.

§2. Particulars of the Outstanding Sum

2.1. As at the date of this letter, the total outstanding amount is ₦________ (________).

2.2. The said sum relates to the following goods and/or services, which were delivered to and/or performed for you on ________:

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§3. Request for Payment

3.1. We respectfully request that you settle the outstanding sum of ₦________ in full on or before ________ (the “Payment Deadline”).

3.2. Payment may be made by transfer to the following account:

Account Name: ________
Account Number: ________
Bank: ________

§4. Interest and Consequences of Non-Payment

4.1. Please note that, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, interest may accrue on the overdue sum at the rate of ________% per annum from the due date until the date of actual payment.

§5. Enquiries

5.1. If you have any questions regarding this payment, or you wish to discuss this matter or agree a mutually convenient settlement arrangement, please contact me by email at ________ or by telephone at ________.

§6. General

6.1. Kindly disregard this reminder if you have already made the payment, in which case please furnish us with evidence of payment so that our records may be updated accordingly.

6.2. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for your continued patronage.

Yours sincerely,




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