Final Payment Reminder

A final payment reminder should be firmer than earlier follow-ups while staying professional. This page gives you examples for that last nudge before you move into a more formal collections process.

Reminder copy
Final reminder
Subject: Final reminder for invoice INV-5540
Hi Emma,
This is a final reminder that invoice INV-5540 for $5,150.00 remains unpaid.
Please arrange payment as soon as possible or let me know today if there is an issue I should be aware of. If I do not hear back, I will move to the next step in my collections process.
Regards,
Ava

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Final reminder with deadline
Subject: Final payment reminder: invoice INV-5540
Hi Emma,
I am following up one final time on invoice INV-5540, which remains outstanding.
Please confirm payment by Friday or share a concrete payment date so I can update my records accordingly.
Thank you,
Ava

Tips
- State that this is the final reminder in the first paragraph.
- Stay direct without adding unnecessary emotion.
- Use a reminder sequence so escalation timing does not rely on memory.