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Payment late for work

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Greenfingered1 · 11/09/2025 10:33

My husband and I own a small decorating company and have a selection of clients who we regularly do work for. One couple who are retired in their 70s we did some work for on monday. They generally pay about 2 days later by bank transfer, I think it's a case of when the husband checks his emails and sees the invoice. Anyway, it's now Thursday and we haven't received payment. AIBU to text with a polite reminder or should we wait another day or two?

OP posts:
TwelvePercent · 11/09/2025 10:38

What Belta said.

If it's payment on completion, but they are known to you & usually reliable, I'd chase on Monday if needed.

However, If you need the cash today or you will default in your mortgage then, yes, chase.

BeltaLodaLife · 11/09/2025 10:34

What are your terms and conditions agreed before the job starts? What does your invoice say about when payment is due?