SMS Marketing for Payment Reminders

Use two-way SMS to send timely payment reminders, reduce late fees, and improve cash flow with automated campaigns.

Built for Payment Reminders

  • Send due date notifications, balance updates, and confirmation receipts from your business number

  • Automate recurring reminders, late fee warnings, and thank-you messages after payment

  • Segment by account type, payment status, or customer profile to deliver personalized reminders

  • Connect CRM, POS, or billing systems so records, invoices, and communications stay in sync

Launch SMS That Customers Actually Read

Missed payments can disrupt business and damage customer relationships. SMS ensures reminders are delivered instantly, helping customers pay on time and avoid late fees.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

SMS reminders can reduce late payments by up to 30%

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Collect opt-ins during sign-ups, billing enrollment, or account creation. Send due date reminders, payment links, and follow-ups while tracking responses with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send automated reminders before and after due dates. After-hours auto-replies confirm payment-related inquiries, collect account details, and share secure payment links.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Teams never miss a payment inquiry with the mobile app. Track reminders, confirmations, and payment completions, and sync seamlessly with your CRM or billing system.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into On-Time Payments and Stronger Customer Relationships

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Payment Reminders

How can SMS help with payment reminders?
You can notify customers of upcoming due dates, share secure payment links, confirm received payments, and send follow-ups for overdue balances.
How quickly do customers see payment reminders by SMS? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS the most effective channel for reducing missed or late payments.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your current number so payment reminders come from the same trusted line customers already recognize.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm payment-related texts sent after hours, provide account or balance details, and share secure payment links for immediate action.
Can we segment reminders and track results? +
Yes. Segment by payment status, customer profile, or account type. Track confirmations, completed payments, and overdue balances to measure effectiveness.
Does this integrate with CRM or billing systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, POS, and billing platforms to sync records, invoices, and communication automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Customers opt in during billing enrollment, sign-ups, or contracts. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Businesses can start with a 14-day free trial to test payment reminder campaigns and automations before upgrading.