外贸催款信的常用语及范例汇总（三）

三 外贸催款信的书写技巧
（1）怎样写第一封、第二或第三封催款信？
1. How to start your letter?
I am writing to remind you that you he not ttled our invoice #________ for $________.
It has been two months now since we delivered your garments, and we he yet to receive your payment for $1,890.50. We would like to remind you that payment of your account at Metro Mart is past due. May we call your attention to your payment for the disks we delivered to you two months ago?
We would like to direct your attention to the following freight bills which are unpaid beyond the credit period permitted by our agreement.
2. How to add more details?
A copy of our bill for $_____ inclod along with an envelope for your convenience. We he enclod a copy of the item listed below that remains open on your account: . . .
This amount should he been paid by ________[date], so you can e it is quite old.
3. How to specifour request?
Plea let us know when you will pay or at least start by making partial payments. Plea u the enclod envelope to nd in your check for $_______. If your check is in the mail, we say "Thank you." If not, won't you plea give this your prompt attention. If you are not able to pay the balance in full at this time, plea let us know and we will be glad to arrange an installment plan with you. It is to your advantage as well as ours to keep your credit accounts current.
4. How to end your letter?
We look forward to your prompt payment.
Your iediate respon is neceary.
Whether or not we take legal action is now your decision.
Plea make every eort to ensure that we are not forced to take this drastic action.
We must hear from you at once to oid further action.
范文
Dear ___________:
We he not received your payment for $_________ which is over due for _______ days. Plea check your records.
If you he already nt your payment, plea disregard this notice and accept our thanks for your payment.
Sincerelours,
_________[name]
_________[title]
III. TIPS
掌握写作要领
1. Be courteous in your first collection letter.
2. Be persuasive rathhan threatening.
3. Include the neceary details:
The amount owed by the customer
The length of time the bill has been overdue
What specific action the customer should take
4. Encourage prompt respon and contact.