Polite payment reminder text / email

Polite doesn't mean powerless. The best polite reminder states the fact, assumes goodwill, and gives the recipient an easy way to fix it.

When to send it: Forward-friendly short reminder.
Drafted at tonenudge
Subject: {{invoice_number}} — all good?
Hi {{client_name}},

This is a polite note about invoice {{invoice_number}} for {{amount}}, due {{due_date}}.

{{personal_touch}}

If something needs changing, reply here — I'll sort it today. Otherwise I've marked {{invoice_number}} for settlement.

Best,
{{sender_name}}
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The free version ends here.

Copy-paste works once. Overdue re-drafts this template in your voice for every client — and walks the whole ladder on its own: day 1, 7, 14, 21.