What is the limitation period for filing a civil recovery suit?

For most straightforward money recovery claims arising from a contract or an acknowledged debt, the general limitation period is three years from when the cause of action arose (typically when the payment first became due, or when the debtor last acknowledged the debt in writing).

Importantly, a written acknowledgment of the debt by the debtor — even something as simple as a signed confirmation or an email admitting the amount owed — can restart this three-year clock from the date of that acknowledgment, which can matter significantly if some time has already passed.

Given that a couple of years have passed in your case, it would be prudent to check carefully whether any such acknowledgment exists in your communications, and to consult a lawyer promptly to confirm you're still within time and to avoid any further delay that could risk your claim becoming time-barred.