Sending an invoice is how you get paid—it’s one of the most important emails you’ll send for your business.
Starting with a template removes the guesswork and ensures your email is clear, professional, and has everything you need. This helps you get paid faster and get back to your creative work.
<template>
Subject: Friendly Reminder: Invoice #[Invoice Number] is due on [Due Date]
Hi [Client Name],
This is a friendly reminder that payment for invoice #[Invoice Number] for the amount of [Total Amount] is due on [Due Date].
I’ve re-attached the original invoice for your convenience. You can make a payment via [Payment Method]. If you’ve already sent the payment, please disregard this message.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
All the best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Website]
</template>
<template>
Subject: URGENT: Invoice #[Invoice Number] is Overdue
Hi [Client Name],
This email is a follow-up on invoice #[Invoice Number] for [Total Amount]. It was due on [Due Date] and is now overdue.
I’ve attached the invoice again for your convenience. Please submit payment via [Payment Method] as soon as possible to settle your account.
If you’ve already sent the payment, please disregard this email. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Website]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Invoice #[Invoice Number] from [Your Business Name]
Hi [Client Name],
I hope you’re pleased with the recent [Project/Service Name]. Attached is the invoice for this work.
The total amount of [Total Amount] is due on [Due Date]. You can make a payment via [Payment Method].
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your business.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Website]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Payment Received for Invoice #[Invoice Number]
Hi [Client Name],
This is to confirm we’ve received your payment of [Total Amount] for invoice #[Invoice Number]. Thank you for your prompt payment.
I’ve attached a copy of the paid invoice for your records. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.
All the best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Website]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Following up on Invoice #[Invoice Number]
Hi [Client Name],
I’m following up on the invoice for [Project/Service Name] that I sent over on [Date Sent].
Just as a reminder, the total amount of [Total Amount] is due on [Due Date]. I’ve attached the invoice again for your convenience.
You can submit payment via [Payment Method]. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you didn't receive the original invoice.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Website]
</template>
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