Late fee on a hosting account?

[Sturdy Guy]

Hello everyone,

What do you think about late fees on a hosting account that was 3 or 4 days late?

Should you add a $5 $10 or even $15 or more to the account?

What would you do?

[alanwalters]

You'll be asked for a late fee for failing to make timely renewals.Lots of hosting providers have this policy.
You can cancel your account and repurchase it again to avoid it. Otherwise, you could contact their online support to get some suggestions.

[Sturdy Guy]

You'll be asked for a late fee for failing to make timely renewals.Lots of hosting providers have this policy.
You can cancel your account and repurchase it again to avoid it. Otherwise, you could contact their online support to get some suggestions.

Hi,

Thanks for letting me know. But i don't think they will allow you to cancel and reorder the account. I seen alot of Hosting providers are doing this. I think its unfair and it seems they are out just for money. We don't put late fee's on any account!

[pingpipe]

I think it's ok to put a late fee on an overdue account, as long as it's clearly explained in the provider's Terms of Service and/or in the welcoming email sent after signup. As the costs of hosting plans varies, charging a percentage of the overdue amount as a penalty would be more reasonable than a flat fee. If people want to avoid paying late fees they can go on pre-authorized credit card payments.