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Day 1Friendly

The Friendly Check-In

Copy-paste friendly invoice reminder template for the day after the due date. Keeps the relationship warm while getting your invoice back on their radar.

The template

Subject: Quick note on invoice #{invoice_number}

Hi {client_name}, Hope the week's treating you well! Quick note that invoice #{invoice_number} for {amount} came due on {due_date}. No rush if it's already on its way — just wanted to make sure it didn't get buried. Let me know if you need anything from my end (a PO number, a different format, whatever helps). Thanks! {your_name}

Replace the {curly} bits with your details. That's it.

When to use it

  • Your first follow-up, right after the due date
  • Clients you have a good relationship with
  • Any invoice size — this one never offends

Pro tips

  • Send within 24 hours of the due date — waiting a week signals the deadline didn't matter
  • Assume good intent. Most late invoices are chaos, not malice
  • Always put the invoice number in the subject line so it's searchable
  • Keep it short. Three sentences out-perform three paragraphs

Or let InvoiceRelief send it for you

This template — and the four that escalate after it — send automatically on a schedule, by email and WhatsApp.

Send my first reminder