Definition

The record of a payment being applied to your account. Your statement will show this to indicate money received.

What to consider

  • Pay on time to avoid extra fees.
  • Understand the fee structure for late payments.
  • Consider setting up reminders or automatic payments.

Real world scenarios

  • After missing a due date, Karen’s bill included a $25 late payment fee.
  • Mark’s billing statement showed a late fee after his payment was delayed by a few days.
  • Susan received a notification that a late payment fee would be applied if her payment wasn’t received on time.

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