Civil Code Article 233
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
When the object of an obligation which is in default is the payment of money, the creditor may claim interest for the default, which is to be calculated at the statutory rate. But if the agreed rate of interest is higher, this higher rate shall apply.There is no need to pay interest for the interest of default.In cases specified in the preceding two paragraphs, if the creditor can prove other injuries sustained, he may claim compensation for the same.
中文原文 民法第233條
遲延之債務，以支付金錢為標的者，債權人得請求依法定利率計算之遲延利息。
但約定利率較高者，仍從其約定利率。
對於利息，無須支付遲延利息。
前二項情形，債權人證明有其他損害者，並得請求賠償。
但約定利率較高者，仍從其約定利率。
對於利息，無須支付遲延利息。
前二項情形，債權人證明有其他損害者，並得請求賠償。