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Friendly payment reminder

A first, friendly follow-up for an unpaid business invoice. It gives the customer enough information to check the invoice and tell you when payment is expected.

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BEFORE YOU SEND

A stronger letter starts with the facts.

Reconcile recent payments before sending.
Check the invoice number, amount, currency, and due date.
Provide an existing trusted payment method or a questions contact.

Common mistakes & limits

Do not add unagreed late fees, threaten legal action, or present this as a debt-collection notice. Avoid placing bank credentials in the letter.

Your next step

Attach the correct invoice yourself, send through your usual business channel, and record the response. Resolve invoice disputes before sending repeated reminders.

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September 26, 2026

Dear Casey Morgan,

Re: Invoice CS-2026-018

I am following up on invoice CS-2026-018 for $480.00 USD, due on September 20, 2026. Our records do not yet show payment.

If you have already paid, please share the payment reference so we can check our records. Otherwise, please let us know when we can expect payment or if you have a question about the invoice.

Please use the payment method on the original invoice. For questions, contact billing@cedar-studio.example.

Thank you,
Jordan Lee, Cedar Studio

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