Most typical phrasing
“We haven't processed the invoice yet.”
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Typical client message
“We haven't processed the invoice yet.”
Situation snapshot
The invoice is outstanding and you need to follow up without sounding apologetic or vague. The goal is to get a clear payment update and next step.
Reply goal
Keep the message focused on the invoice status, due date, and requested payment timing.
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Most typical phrasing
“We haven't processed the invoice yet.”
Other ways this shows up
“The invoice is still pending on our side.”
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Hi [Name] — following up on invoice [number], which is still open on my side. Could you let me know the payment date, or whether there is anything blocking processing there that I should account for?
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