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How much can a company charge for a payment reminder in Denmark?

Legal limits on rykkergebyr.

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Short answer

In 2026 a company may charge a reminder fee (rykkergebyr) of at most 100 kr for each reminder letter. It can charge for no more than three reminders about the same claim, so 300 kr in total. A fee is only allowed for reminders sent at least 10 days apart. Public authorities follow other rules, and their maximum reminder fee is currently 250 kr.

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Why

  1. The limits are set in the Interest Act (renteloven).
  2. A fourth reminder for the same claim may not carry a fee.
  3. Reminders sent too close together cannot carry a fee.

Details

You have no right to a set number of reminders before a claim is sent to debt collection.

Tip

Check the dates on each reminder: if two are less than 10 days apart, you can refuse to pay the second fee.

What may differ

Late payment interest comes on top of the reminder fees.

Common misconception

Many believe a company must send three reminders before it can use debt collection.

What actually happens

Three is the maximum number of paid reminders, not a requirement; a claim can go to collection after a 10-day notice.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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