Overdue Invoice Upcoming Escalation Warning Email

If your prior notices didn’t trigger payment, a proactive warning signals you mean business. Use this to give one last chance before formal escalation or legal steps.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, {{Amount}}, due {{DueDate}}
Escalation deadline: {{DeadlineDate}}
Firm one-line warning—no emotion
Direct pay link: {{PayLink}}
Reply option for AP questions or disputes

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} for {{Amount}} (due {{DueDate}}) remains unpaid.

Unless we receive payment or a confirmed payment date via {{PayLink}} by {{DeadlineDate}}, we will proceed with further escalation.

If you have a question, please contact me directly.

Regards,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

Escalate exactly as described if no reply by {{DeadlineDate}}
If they provide a pay date, confirm in writing and do not repeat the warning
Don’t threaten consequences you won’t take
Do not forward this template to unrelated recipients—keep to AP/finance contact
Don’t remove original invoice details

FAQ

Only if you are fully prepared to proceed. Otherwise, refer to 'escalation' or 'next steps'.