Overdue Invoice Reminder With Payment Instructions Checklist

Make overdue requests actionable by outlining payment steps. This format ensures your client has everything needed to resolve the invoice fast—especially helpful if confusion is causing delay.

When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

• Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and due date {{DueDate}}
• Amount {{Amount}} due
• Payment instructions (e.g., bank details, pay link {{PayLink}})
• Request for reply with the exact scheduled payment date
• Contact info for quick questions or payment issues

How to use

Copy/paste template

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

• If no reply within 48 hours, resend checklist and then call
• If details are unclear to client, clarify only the requested point—not all at once
• Don’t use a long checklist—keep to essential payment steps
• Don’t forget to update pay link if it changes
• Avoid long explanations—clarity wins

FAQ

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