Attach the invoice every time. Cite number and due date. Not a mood.
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1. Three working days after due date
Subject: Invoice [INV-2026-014] for [Brand] / [Campaign]
Hi [Name],
Checking that invoice [INV-2026-014] dated [date] for ₹[amount] (due [due date]) reached finance.
Work: [1 Reel + 90-day usage], approved [date].
Please confirm the expected transfer date.
[Your name]2. Seven days later
Subject: Follow-up on overdue invoice [INV-2026-014]
Hi [Name],
Invoice [INV-2026-014] is now [N] days past due.
Could you share a committed payment date and the AP contact if that is not you?
I will pause new work on this account until this is cleared.
[Your name]3. Fourteen days later
Subject: Final notice for invoice [INV-2026-014]
Hi [Name],
This is a final reminder on [INV-2026-014], ₹[amount], due [date].
If I do not have a transfer confirmation by [date], I will [pause remaining deliverables / not accept further briefs / seek advice on next steps].
[Your name]Escalate only as far as you mean. Full sequence: When a brand doesn't pay.