One-Line Overdue Reminder Email Template

If you need a minimal nudge for an overdue invoice, this one-line reminder gets a reply quickly. Use it to prompt a payment date or immediate action with almost no effort.

When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

• Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}} in the first line
• A direct ask: pay now or confirm the scheduled date
• End with your name or signature block
• Reply deadline {{ReplyByDate}} (if possible)

How to use

Copy/paste template

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

• If no reply, follow up by phone or escalate
• Don’t combine with a long email—short only works if it’s the whole message
• Don’t accept vague “soon” answers—always request the scheduled date
• If you use a one-liner for a second time, add a call to escalate candidates

FAQ

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