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Payment plan offer — 14 days overdue
Free email template offering a short payment plan when an invoice is about 14 days overdue. Keeps the relationship intact while recovering cash.
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Getting paid on time is hard enough without also having to write the follow-up email yourself. This free payment plan offer — 14 days overdue template is built specifically for freelancers and small teams following up again after a first reminder went unanswered, without escalating too fast. Instead of starting from a blank page or reusing a generic payment reminder email that doesn't quite match how late the invoice is, you get a empathetic-toned, ready-to-send draft matched to this exact stage: 14 days overdue. Copy the subject and body as-is, swap in your invoice details, and send it from Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail — no account, no signup, and no software to install. It's one of 28 free invoice follow-up templates and payment reminder emails on docstoc, covering everything from a friendly nudge before an invoice is even due through a formal final notice. If you'd rather have the wording generated fresh for your exact invoice, amount, and client, docstoc's AI tool drafts that automatically — this template stays free either way, with or without an account.
Invoice [Invoice #] overdue — can we set a plan?
Hi [Client name], Invoice [Invoice #] for [Amount] (due [Due date]) is now 14 days overdue, and I haven't heard back. If paying in full this week is tight, I'm happy to set up a short payment plan. Tell me what works and I'll confirm in writing. Otherwise you can settle here: [Payment link]. Invoice attached. Thanks, [Your name]
What's included
- A complete subject line, pre-written: "Invoice [Invoice #] overdue — can we set a plan?"
- Full email body matched to "14 days overdue"
- Empathetic tone, calibrated for this exact situation — not one-size-fits-all
- Placeholder fields for quick personalizing: [Client name], [Invoice #], [Amount], [Due date], [Payment link], [Your name]
- Free to copy and use — no account or signup required
- Works with any invoicing tool, spreadsheet, or none at all
- Fully editable — adjust the wording to match your own voice
- Part of a 28-template library covering every stage from before-due to final notice
Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo consultants
Chasing payment yourself, directly from your own inbox, with no AR team behind you.
Agencies & small teams
Following up on client invoices without it falling on one overworked person.
Growing businesses
Managing follow-ups across multiple clients and payment stages without losing track.
Repeat follow-ups
When a polite first nudge didn't get a response and it's time to be clearer.
FAQ
Is this payment plan offer — 14 days overdue template really free?
Yes — every template in docstoc's library is free to view, copy, and edit with no account or signup required. docstoc never emails your clients on your behalf; you copy this draft into your own inbox and send it yourself, so there's nothing to sign up for just to use the wording.
Can I edit the wording to match my own voice?
Absolutely. Copy the subject and body, then adjust the tone, swap in your invoice details, or rewrite any part of it — it's a starting point, not a rigid script. The placeholders like [Client name] and [Invoice #] make it quick to personalize before sending.
When should I actually send this — is "14 days overdue" the right moment?
This template is written for invoices at the "14 days overdue" stage specifically. Sending the right tone at the right time matters — too firm too early can feel aggressive, too soft too late can read as not serious. If your situation doesn't quite match, browse the full library for the closest stage.
Does docstoc's AI tool improve on this template?
Yes. This page gives you the wording for free with no signup. docstoc's AI tool goes further on Pro and Business plans — it drafts a version matched to your exact invoice amount, client name, and how many days overdue it is, and can soften, firm up, or shorten a draft on request.
What if the client still doesn't pay after I send this?
If this reminder doesn't get a response, the next step is usually a firmer follow-up or a formal notice, depending on how late the invoice becomes. docstoc's free library includes templates for every stage, from a gentle first nudge through a final notice before collections.
More free templates
- Payment reminder — 7 days before due
- Invoice due today
- Gentle first reminder — 1–3 days overdue
- Second reminder — 7 days overdue
- Formal notice — 30 days overdue
Why use this instead of a generic template
Security
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Legality
Templates are drafted for general use, not a substitute for legal advice — check the note on each page for specifics.
Privacy
No account or signup needed to copy a template — nothing you type here is stored unless you choose to sign up.
Speed
Copy the subject and body directly — no form to fill in, no export step, no waiting on a download link.
Mobile-friendly
Every template page works the same on a phone as a desktop — copy on the go, no app required.
API available
Building your own tool? docstoc's API covers invoices, reminders, and templates directly.