Short Dunning Email Reminder Demanding Exact Payment Date

If your invoice has gone silent after one or two reminders, a strict dunning reminder gets results. This template asks for payment or an exact date, resetting expectations and avoiding endless check-ins.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and {{Amount}}
Due date {{DueDate}}
Statement it remains unpaid with no reply
Request for exact date payment will be made
Direct pay link {{PayLink}}
Reply deadline {{ReplyByDate}} (short window)

How to use

Copy/paste template

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} for {{Amount}} was due {{DueDate}} and remains unpaid.

Please confirm the exact date payment will be made, or complete payment here: {{PayLink}}.

Reply by {{ReplyByDate}} or we’ll move to the next step.

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

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

If no reply, escalate to a call or AP owner immediately
Do not send more than one strict dunning reminder
Don’t wait for a response if a date isn’t given
Don’t use emotional language—focus on the need for an exact payment date
Track responses and confirm any date back in writing

Disclaimer

FAQ

No. The template is effective without labeling it—focus on the facts and date demand.