Final Payment Reminder Before Escalation

This is your last polite message before you switch to formal notices. Keep it calm, clear, and specific.

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How to keep it professional

  • State facts only: invoice number, amount, due date, and days overdue.
  • Ask for one clear action: confirm payment date or resolve today.
  • Avoid threats or emotional language—keep it neutral and calm.
  • Offer a simple path: pay link + “reply with date” option.
  • If no response, move to your formal notice process (per your policy).

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If they reply with “paid”

  • Reply: “Thanks—appreciate it. Could you share the payment reference or remittance advice so I can match it quickly?”
  • Check your bank/processor for matching amount + date + reference.
  • If mismatch: ask for proof (receipt/transaction ID) and confirm invoice number.
  • Once matched: confirm in writing that the invoice is closed and thank them.

FAQ

Not directly—save that for a formal “before collections” notice if needed. Keep this message calm, factual, and about confirming the payment date.

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