Past Due Invoice Reminder Short Email Template

When an invoice has recently gone past due, a quick, focused reminder is your best move. Use this template to prompt payment now or confirm an exact payment date.

When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

• Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}}
• Due date {{DueDate}} with a short note on status
• Pay link {{PayLink}}
• Single ask: pay now or confirm payment date
• Contact for questions: {{YourName}}, {{Company}}

How to use

Copy/paste template

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

• If no reply in 2 business days, call or escalate the request
• Don’t send repeated reminders without action
• Don’t threaten consequences in the first notice
• Don’t reference other invoices unless related
• Stay brief: avoid long explanations

FAQ

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