Overdue Invoice Reminder Email: Cleared for Release Request

Has AP said your invoice is approved, but payment still hasn’t arrived? Use this overdue invoice reminder to get explicit confirmation that it’s actually cleared for payment release.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, approved by AP but not paid
Original due date {{DueDate}}
Clear request: is payment cleared for release? If not, what’s the hold-up?
Include {{Amount}} and {{PayLink}}
Reply-by date {{ReplyByDate}} for clarity

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} was approved, but we haven’t received payment (due date: {{DueDate}}).

Could you confirm if this is cleared for release? If not, please share what’s needed to release payment.

You can pay via {{PayLink}} or reply with the scheduled release date.

Please reply by {{ReplyByDate}}.

Thank you,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If reply is vague, restate request for release confirmation
If no reply by {{ReplyByDate}}, escalate to AP/payments owner
Record every answer for your audit trail
Don’t assume date without explicit written confirmation
Don’t mix in unrelated topics—stick to release status

FAQ

Approved invoices can still be held in AP, so ‘release’ is the right trigger word for payment.