Free payment reminder and overdue notice template
A payment reminder template is a polite notice that an invoice is due or overdue. It restates the invoice number, amount and due date and asks for payment. Fill it in and download a PDF free, or create a free account to send reminders automatically.
When do you use a payment reminder?
Use a payment reminder to chase an unpaid invoice without straining the relationship, before and after the due date.
What should a payment reminder include?
- Your business details
- Customer details
- Invoice number being chased
- Original amount and due date
- Days overdue
- Polite request for payment
- Payment instructions
Frequently asked questions
What is a payment reminder?
A payment reminder is a short, polite notice that an invoice is due or overdue. It restates the invoice number, the amount and the due date, and asks the customer to pay.
When should I send a payment reminder?
A friendly reminder a few days before the due date, then again shortly after, works well. Most late payment is simply forgetfulness, so an early nudge is often enough.
How do I keep reminders polite?
Lead with a friendly tone, assume the best, and make paying easy by restating the amount and how to pay. Escalate the firmness gradually only if it stays unpaid.
Can this tool send reminders automatically?
Create a free account to schedule polite reminders before and after the due date, with a one-click cancel if the customer has already paid. Chasing overdue invoices is a major small-business pain point, and automating it saves hours.
Is the payment reminder generator free?
Yes, building and downloading a payment reminder is free, with no watermark and no card details.