Advance Payment Request for Project Invoice Email

For large or custom projects, an advance payment is standard before work begins. Use this template to formally request the advance, confirm terms, and make payment frictionless.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Client and project name
Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and advance amount {{Amount}}
Explicit due date {{DueDate}} for advance
Pay link {{PayLink}}
Briefly restate project start or milestone dependency

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

As agreed for the upcoming project, advance payment for Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} ({{Amount}}) is now due. Work begins once payment is settled.

Pay securely via this link: {{PayLink}}.

Please confirm payment by {{DueDate}} for an on-time start.

Thank you,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If no response by {{DueDate}}, follow up promptly with clear next steps
If advance is split, confirm the schedule for each installment
Don’t begin work before advance payment clears
Don’t assume understanding of advance without explicit mention
Keep pay link and due date visible in all communications

FAQ

It protects both parties and covers initial outlays before starting work.