One-Line Strict Overdue Invoice Reminder Template

Sometimes a short, direct line is all you need to break the cycle and get a fast response. This template offers a concise, facts-only reminder demanding payment or a pay date.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, amount {{Amount}}, and due date {{DueDate}} on the same line
Strict, action-oriented wording
Pay link {{PayLink}}
Reply-by date, if using
No emotional appeals; just facts and next step

How to use

Copy/paste template

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} (${{Amount}}) due {{DueDate}} — please pay now: {{PayLink}} or reply with scheduled payment date.

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If reply doesn’t include a date, ask again for it
Don’t add extra explanation or background
Don’t soften the message with excessive pleasantries
If no reply, escalate with a formal email the next day
Use only for overdue invoices—not as initial reminders

FAQ

Not if payment is overdue and prior reminders have failed. AP teams often respond faster to clear, actionable requests.