Portuguese for a Payment Reminder: Follow Up With a Client
Learn neutral phrases for checking an invoice, confirming that a client received it, and following up about a payment date.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Invoice is fatura or cobrança, depending on what the document is. Before assuming a delay, ask whether the client received it and whether any information needs correction.
Check whether the client received the invoice
Identify the project and invoice date in your message. This gives the client enough context to find the right document.
Você recebeu a fatura do projeto enviada na segunda-feira?
Did you receive the invoice for the project sent on Monday?
Precisa que eu reenvie o documento?
Would you like me to resend the document?
Ask about the expected payment date
Use previsão de pagamento to ask when payment is expected. Ask if the client needs another copy or a different payment detail, and keep your reminder factual and courteous.
Payment terms depend on the agreement and relevant local requirements. Check your contract or ask an appropriate professional when you need advice about rights or collection steps.
Você consegue me informar a previsão de pagamento?
Could you let me know the expected payment date?
O vencimento é no dia 20, conforme a proposta aprovada.
The due date is the 20th, as stated in the approved proposal.
Keep a useful written record
If you discuss payment by phone, send a short follow-up summarizing what you agreed. Keep the amount, due date, and reference number clear so both sides can review the same details.
Avoid adding frustration to the first reminder. A neutral message gives the client a clear chance to explain if something has changed.
Obrigado por confirmar. Vou aguardar o pagamento na sexta-feira.
Thanks for confirming. I'll expect the payment on Friday.
Se houver algum problema com o documento, me avise.
If there is any issue with the document, let me know.
Put it into practice
Confirm receipt first, ask for the expected date, and keep the amount and agreed terms documented.
Quick practice
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