Templates

Reminder wording you can actually send

Examples only — every line is editable in product. No threat scripts. No invented fees. Built for B2B terms, not consumer debt.

Sample copy

Three tones, same job

Placeholders like [Customer name] and [Invoice number] are merge fields. These are illustrations, not legal advice.

Early nudgeFriendly

Subject: Quick note on invoice [Invoice number]

Hi [Contact first name],

Hope you are well. Just a short note that invoice [Invoice number] for [Amount] was due on [Due date]. If it is already in the payment run, thank you — please ignore this.

If anything looks off on the invoice, reply to this email and we will sort it.

Thanks,
[Your name]
[Your company]

Tone: assume good intent. Link to portal when your plan includes it.

Second reminderStandard

Subject: Reminder — invoice [Invoice number] still open

Hi [Contact first name],

Invoice [Invoice number] for [Amount] remains outstanding as of today (due [Due date]). Could you confirm when it is scheduled for payment?

If you need a copy of the invoice or PO details, reply here and we will resend.

Regards,
[Your name]
[Your company]

Specifics help AP forward the message. Still no threats.

Clear follow-upFirm

Subject: Action needed — overdue invoice [Invoice number]

Hi [Contact first name],

Invoice [Invoice number] for [Amount] is now [X] days past due. Please arrange payment or tell us if there is a dispute we should pause on.

You can reply to this email or use the secure link in this message (where enabled) to review the open balance.

Thank you,
[Your name]
[Your company]

In product, Firm/Final can require approval before send. See Acceptable use.

Guardrails

What these templates refuse to do

  • No invented late fees or legal threats in sample copy
  • No “this will hurt your credit rating” language
  • No pretending PayBlah is a collection agency
  • SMS examples stay short — one segment is the product goal on eligible plans

Acceptable use · Tone guide · Vs agency

Hand holding a phone showing a short payment reminder SMS

Edit these in your own account

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