Every overdue invoice gets this sequence, automatically, with your name and your invoice details filled in. Warm at first. Unmistakably clear by the end. You can adjust the timing — the default is 3, 7, and 14 days past due.
Hi Alex,
I hope you're doing well! This is a quick reminder that invoice INV-042 for $2,400.00 was due on July 10.
If you've already sent payment, please disregard this note — and thank you! Otherwise, I'd appreciate it if you could take care of it when you get a chance.
Happy to resend the invoice or answer any questions.
Best,
Your Name
Hi Alex,
Following up on invoice INV-042 for $2,400.00, which is now 7 days past its due date of July 10.
Could you let me know when I can expect payment? If there's an issue with the invoice or you need different payment arrangements, I'm glad to discuss.
Thanks for your prompt attention.
Best regards,
Your Name
Dear Alex,
Despite previous reminders, invoice INV-042 for $2,400.00 remains unpaid — it is now 14 days overdue (due July 10).
Please arrange payment within 7 days of this notice. If payment is not received, I may need to pause further work and consider additional steps to recover the amount owed.
I'd much rather resolve this simply — if something is blocking payment, please reply and let me know.
Regards,
Your Name
Most late payments aren't malice — they're a buried inbox. The polite nudge catches the forgetful. The firm follow-up creates a deadline where there wasn't one. And the final notice makes the cost of not paying feel real, while still leaving the door open. Escalation does the negotiating so you don't have to.
Put these to work — free for 14 days