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One week late: polite but direct request for a specific payment date and the right contact.
“The longer and softer you make it the more it reads like you think you're being unreasonable for wanting to get paid.” This one is short and direct, with no “sorry to bother you”.
At a week overdue, move from 'did you get it?' to 'when will it be paid?'.
Subject: Invoice [INV-123] — 7 days overdue, payment date? Hi [Name], Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] is now 7 days past due ([due date]). Could you let me know the date it will be paid, or point me to the right person in accounts? Pay link: [payment link]. I'd appreciate payment by [date + 5 days]. Thanks, [Your name]
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Placeholders in [brackets]. Stop when paid: cancel any remaining reminders the day payment clears. General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.
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