7-Day Overdue SMS Payment Reminder Script
When email gets ignored, SMS can force a fast response. Use this for invoices ~7 days overdue to get either payment today or a confirmed pay date.
Generate free previewWhen to use / when to send
Checklist / what to include
- Your identity: {{YourName}} from {{Company}}
- Invoice reference #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}}
- One clear ask: pay link {{PayLink}} or confirm pay date
- A short reply deadline (use {{ReplyByDate}})
- Optional: your callback number {{Phone}}
How to use
Copy/paste template
Follow-up plan + common mistakes
- If no response, call 1 business day later and ask for the payment owner
- If they reply “processing,” request the exact payment date immediately
- If they give a date, confirm it back and follow up the morning after if unpaid
- Don’t send multiple SMS messages in a row—one message, then a call
- Don’t add long context; keep it one screen
- Avoid sending outside business hours unless you’re sure it’s welcome