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Chase a deposit that hasn't been paid

They said yes to the booking but the deposit hasn't arrived and the date's getting close. Get a polite reminder with a clear deadline.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

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The problem

You're holding a date open for someone who hasn't paid. You can't take other bookings, and you don't want to nag or lose the job.

The outcome

They said yes to the booking but the deposit hasn't arrived and the date's getting close. Get a polite reminder with a clear deadline.

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me chase a deposit that hasn't been paid.

The booking: [what and when]
Deposit amount and how to pay: [details]
When I asked for it: [date]
What happens if it isn't paid: [e.g. I release the date]

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A short example

They said yes to the booking but the deposit hasn't arrived and the date's getting close. Get a polite reminder with a clear deadline.

The prompt · Copilot

Help me chase a deposit that hasn't been paid.

The booking: [what and when]
Deposit amount and how to pay: [details]
When I asked for it: [date]
What happens if it isn't paid: [e.g. I release the date]

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A short example

They said yes to the booking but the deposit hasn't arrived and the date's getting close. Get a polite reminder with a clear deadline.

1

You say what the booking is, the deposit due and when it was asked for.

2

The assistant asks what happens if it isn't paid.

3

You get a friendly reminder, a final message with a deadline and a release message.

What happens

Use Copilot to chase a deposit that hasn't been paid

They said yes to the booking but the deposit hasn't arrived and the date's getting close. Get a polite reminder with a clear deadline.

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