diff --git a/templates/emails/payment.failed.hbs b/templates/emails/payment.failed.hbs
index 3605822d347..57b4c5c7369 100644
--- a/templates/emails/payment.failed.hbs
+++ b/templates/emails/payment.failed.hbs
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@ Subject: Payment failed: Update your info to continue supporting {{collective.na
 
 {{> toplogo}}
 
-Update: Apologies for the earlier email with the missing link. This email contains the right link.
-
 {{#if fromCollective.name}}
 <p>Dear {{fromCollective.name}},</p>
 {{else}}
diff --git a/templates/emails/payment.failed.text.hbs b/templates/emails/payment.failed.text.hbs
index d0b225ec8fe..09146b95bed 100644
--- a/templates/emails/payment.failed.text.hbs
+++ b/templates/emails/payment.failed.text.hbs
@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@ Subject: Payment failed: Subscription cancelled to {{collective.name}}
 Subject: Payment failed: Update your info to continue supporting {{collective.name}}
 {{/if}}
 
-Update: Apologies for the earlier email with the missing link. This email contains the right link.
-
 {{#if fromCollective.name}}
 Dear {{fromCollective.name}},
 {{else}}