Early Payment Discount Reminder Email Template

When you’ve offered a discount for early settlement, use this reminder to nudge your client before the deadline and secure faster payment—while the offer still holds.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, early payment discount amount and deadline
One payment route and pay link {{PayLink}}
Ask: can they confirm payment by discount expiry?
Phone {{Phone}} for immediate coordination
Your reply-by date {{ReplyByDate}} if applicable

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

A reminder that invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} is eligible for an early payment discount if paid by {{DiscountDeadline}}.

If you can confirm payment (or schedule it) by then, the total due is {{DiscountedAmount}}.

Pay here: {{PayLink}}. Let me know if you have questions, or call me at {{Phone}}.

Thanks,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If they confirm payment before the deadline, restate the discount in writing
After expiry, notify AP and remove the discount in your records
Don’t extend the deadline unless you will for all clients
Don’t mention the discount in every reminder—only before expiry
If they can’t commit, request the intended payment date anyway

FAQ

Yes, when paired with clear deadlines and communication before expiry—they incentivize clients to settle sooner.