Negotiating an invoice payment schedule

The idea

State the due date, propose amounts and dates, and ask whether the other party can agree.

Examples

• La factura vence el quince de mayo.The invoice is due on 15 May.
• ¿Podrían ampliar el plazo de pago a treinta días?Could you extend the payment period to thirty days?
• Proponemos abonar la mitad al recibir la factura.We propose paying half on receipt of the invoice.
• El resto se pagaría al finalizar el mes.The remainder would be paid at the end of the month.
• Si aceptan este calendario, confirmaremos las fechas por escrito.If you accept this schedule, we will confirm the dates in writing.
• ¿Qué condiciones necesitarían para aceptar dos pagos?What conditions would you need to accept two payments?

Watch out

A proposal is not an agreement; confirm the final terms before relying on them.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Solicitamos un ___ de treinta días para pagar. (plazo / color)

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   plazo

   plazo: names the payment deadline.

2. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Podemos ___ una parte el lunes. (abonar / dibujar)

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   abonar

   abonar: means to pay an amount.

3. Choose the word that completes the sentence. El ___ se pagará después. (resto / paisaje)

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   resto

   resto: refers to the outstanding balance.

Use it today

Suggest two payment dates for an invoice.