Complain About a Billing Error • Letter Templates and Guides
How to write this letter:
1 | State all the relevant facts concerning the case in question. |
2 | Include copies of any receipts, invoices, notices, or cancelled checks that will validate your claim. Keep the original copies for future reference. |
3 | Include a specific request regarding how you feel the situation should be resolved. |
4 | Close the letter on a positive note, expressing confidence that the reader will handle the matter well. |
Guides
Keep in mind that most errors are unintentional, and that most businesses want to address and clear up their customers' complaints quickly. Avoid aggressive, accusing language. If two or three letters sent to lower level managers do not resolve the problem, send one to the president or CEO of the company. In each case, be firm but polite.
Example Letter #1
On January 23 I had my 2018 Oldsmobile serviced in your Springfield Lubrication Center, and charged it to my Doe credit card. I have just received my credit card statement and notice that the charge appears twice on the same date. I remember the technician having problems with the computer, so I assume the double-billing was the result of some mistake at that time.
I am enclosing a copy of my bill. I believe the best way to correct the problem would be for you to credit my card account with the amount charged for the service. If you will handle this problem immediately, I think everything will be okay. Thank you.
Example Letter #2
When I attended your clearance sale last month, I opened a credit account in order to receive the free gift. Earlier in the day I had made a cash purchase for $39.99. Somehow that purchase showed up as a charge on my credit card bill this month. I am not sure how such a mistake can happen, but I trust you will correct the error immediately by crediting my account with the $39.99.
Enclosed is a copy of the receipt showing that I made a cash purchase of the item that appears on the bill. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter--and thanks for the toaster.
Example Letter #3
Your brochure advertised a "Romantic Weekend for two for only $355." When my credit card statement arrived, I discovered that the "Romantic Weekend" cost more than $2,000. I am sure there must be a mistake. The bill was posted to my account on May 5, and the reference number was 5555-5555. I have enclosed copies of the statement and the brochure. I trust you will make the necessary adjustments. Thank you for taking care of this as soon as possible.
Write Your Letter Step-by-Step
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State all the relevant facts concerning the case in question.
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Include copies of any receipts, invoices, notices, or cancelled checks that will validate your claim. Keep the original copies for future reference.
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Include a specific request regarding how you feel the situation should be resolved.
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Close the letter on a positive note, expressing confidence that the reader will handle the matter well.