Escalation Request Email After Missed Promised Payment Date

After a promised payment date passes with no payment, a swift escalation is needed. Use this direct message to request immediate payment or a new, enforceable commitment.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Reference original commitment date and invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}
State that payment was not made as promised
Set a new deadline for reply or payment
Include a direct pay link {{PayLink}}
Escalation is the next step if no response

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} for {{Amount}} was scheduled for payment by {{DueDate}}, but we have not received funds.

Please confirm the new payment date or pay now using this link: {{PayLink}}. If we do not receive payment or a confirmed schedule by {{ReplyByDate}}, we will escalate to the next level internally.

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

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If you get a new date, confirm and calendar it for follow-up
If silence continues, escalate by phone or CC higher authority
Keep the thread as your audit trail—don’t start new conversations
Don’t wait days for a reply—enforce your deadline
Don’t use emotional or accusatory language

FAQ

Within 24 hours to retain momentum and ensure your process is taken seriously.