Payment Release Date Request Email Template

If you’re told an invoice is “in process” but need a real commitment, use this message to require the scheduled payment release date from AP or the payment owner.

When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

• Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}}, amount {{Amount}}, due {{DueDate}}
• Ask directly: 'What is the scheduled release date?'
• Reply-by date {{ReplyByDate}}
• Pay link {{PayLink}} in case immediate payment is possible
• Keep it one thread for each invoice

How to use

Copy/paste template

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

• If you get ‘in process’ repeatedly, escalate to a payment owner
• If a date is promised, always confirm back in writing
• Don’t let process updates replace actual deadlines
• Don’t send to multiple threads if not needed—keep all updates together
• Avoid emotional language—stick to the schedule request

FAQ

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