A Charge for Payment is a formal written demand for payment of all sums due and is a prerequisite for Earnings Arrestment, Attachment or Money Attachment. After it has been served on a debtor it provides a period of 14 days to comply. Should the debtor fail to make payment then further action may take place. A Charge for Payment can also be used to establish the apparent insolvency of a debtor where the debt exceeds £5,000.