Payment Confirmation Request After Missed Deadline

When a promised deadline passes with no payment, escalate the conversation with a request for clear confirmation. This template prompts for immediate action or a specific new pay date.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}}
Previous deadline {{DueDate}} or {{DeadlineDate}} was missed
Ask for immediate payment or exact new payment date
Pay link {{PayLink}}
Your phone or direct reply option

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} (${{Amount}}) had a payment deadline of {{DeadlineDate}}, which has now passed.

Please confirm if payment has been made, or reply with the exact date it will be processed. To pay now, use: {{PayLink}}.

If you need to discuss, please call or reply today.

Thanks,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If no reply in 24 hours, call AP or manager directly
If exact date isn’t given, push again for a date
Don’t copy long account history or old reminders
Don’t let the missed deadline pass unaddressed
Stay factual; your leverage is next-step intent

FAQ

Ask for the transaction confirmation or expected bank post date. Don't accept vague promises after a missed deadline.