Template library › Late fee · 7 days · Firm
Remind the client of the agreed late fee before you add it, with a pay-by date to avoid it.
“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”.
Only use this if a late fee is in your contract or terms (or statutory B2B interest applies, as in the UK/EU).
Subject: Invoice [INV-123] — late fee applies from [date] Hi [Name], Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] was due on [due date]. Under clause [x] of our agreement, a late fee of [rate / flat fee] applies to balances unpaid after [date]. If payment arrives by [date], no fee will be added: [payment link]. Thanks, [Your name]
Enter the amount, client, days overdue and region. Get the friendly, firm and final emails plus late-fee wording in 20 seconds. 2 free, no signup.
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.
All payment-chase templates → · Free PDF chase pack · Late payment laws by country · Late fee calculator