Overdue Invoice Reminder Short Phone Script

When emails and texts stall, a short phone call cuts to the chase. Use this overdue invoice phone script to confirm payment or get a firm pay date.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice info: #{{InvoiceNumber}}, {{Amount}}, and due date {{DueDate}}
Directly state you’re calling about unpaid invoice
Request immediate payment or exact scheduled date
Note call outcome for your records

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}}, this is {{YourName}} from {{Company}}. I’m calling about invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} ({{Amount}}), which is overdue since {{DueDate}}. Can you confirm it’s being scheduled for payment? If not, who can confirm the exact pay date?

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

Send a summary email after the call documenting outcomes
If no date is given, escalate to the AP owner
Don’t let calls turn into status chats—always request a pay date
Don’t skip written records, even for verbal commitments

FAQ

Calls cut through email delays and force real-time answers, often leading to confirmed payment dates quickly.