Deliveries took about a week, meaning that there was a week delay in the payment process.

而货品投递需要花费一周左右的时间，因此付款也要延迟一周。

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FC:Well, I've been looking at our payment terms, in other words how long we have to wait for payment, we must reduce the average delay in payment.

我一直在考虑我们的支付条件，也就是说，要等多长时间顾客才付款必须缩短平均拖欠的付款期限。

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In case that Buyer delays in paying the payment according to this Contract, Buyer shall pay to Seller penalty for each delay day, which is equal to _ % of total amount.

如果卖方不能按合同规定及时交货，除因不可抗力者外，若卖方同意支付延期罚款，买方应同意延期交货。

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The other problem with accepting credit cards, according to many drivers, is the delay in payment by the cab companies.

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Chairman Neil Hudgell told the club website that there were reasons behind the delay in their payment.

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The problem is that the COD system creates a delay in payment.

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