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Billing Dunning Strategy

Reduce churn with clear dunning steps and grace periods.

Quick checklist

  • Define a clear grace period by plan.
  • Use a staged dunning sequence.
  • Notify account owners and billing admins.
  • Pause service only after clear warnings.
  • Track recovery rate monthly.

Step-by-step

  1. Map a 7, 14, and 21 day dunning sequence.
  2. Choose a grace period that matches billing cycle.
  3. Add in-product banners for payment failures.
  4. Measure recovery rate by segment.
  5. Review churn impact after changes.

What to watch

  • Aggressive pauses that cause churn.
  • Inconsistent treatment across plans.
  • Dunning emails that go to the wrong contact.

Common mistakes

  • Using a single email and no follow-up.
  • Hiding dunning rules in legal text.
  • Turning off service without warning.

Tools to use