Escalation Warning When Payment Not Received After Promised Date

Missed pay dates require clear escalation. Use this factual warning when a promised payment hasn’t materialized, to give one last opportunity before external escalation or further consequences.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, exact missed date, and total {{Amount}} due.
A summary reiterating the prior promise/date.
One strict new deadline for payment or written confirmation.
Clear indication that escalation is next if not resolved.
Single pay link {{PayLink}}.

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} for {{Amount}} was due with confirmed payment expected by {{DueDate}}—but nothing has been received.

Please pay immediately via {{PayLink}} or reply confirming the date payment will be released.

If there is no written confirmation by the stated deadline, this will be escalated externally.

Regards,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Templates only — not legal advice.

Follow-up plan + mistakes to avoid

Send immediately after the missed pay date.
Respond to any answer confirming intent and timeline.
Do not wait for multiple missed dates—escalate after one breach.
Keep documentation; do not escalate if payment resolves.
Never threaten escalation unless committed to action.