Polite payment reminder email
Use a polite reminder for first follow-ups, especially when the client is usually reliable.
Polite reminder
Subject: Quick payment reminder - Invoice {invoice}
Hi {client},
I hope you are well. I wanted to send a quick reminder that invoice {invoice}, for {amount}, is now due.
Could you please let me know when payment is expected? If you need anything from me, I am happy to help.
Best,
{your_name}
When to use
This works best as the first reminder. If there is no answer, move to a firmer follow-up with a specific response deadline.
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