Mail betalingsherinnering
A mail betalingsherinnering is a Dutch term that translates to "payment reminder" or "payment notice" in English.
In the Netherlands, a mail betalingsherinnering is a formal notice sent by a creditor (such as a bank, utility company, or debt collector) to a debtor (the person or organization that owes the money) to remind them of an outstanding payment that is overdue.
The purpose of a mail betalingsherinnering is to inform the debtor that they have not made a payment on time and to encourage them to settle the debt as soon as possible. The notice typically includes the following information:
- The amount owed
- The due date for payment
- The creditor's name and address
- A reminder that the debt is overdue
If the debtor fails to respond or make a payment after receiving a mail betalingsherinnering, the creditor may take further action, such as sending a formal demand for payment or initiating legal proceedings to collect the debt.
In the Netherlands, creditors are required by law to send a mail betalingsherinnering before taking any further action to collect a debt. This is intended to provide the debtor with a reasonable opportunity to settle the debt before the creditor takes more drastic measures.