Instead of “just to confirm,” you can say “to confirm,” “can you confirm,” “I’d like to confirm,” or “to make sure we’re on the same page.” The best wording depends on whether you are stating a fact, asking for confirmation, or checking an arrangement.
Choose the Confirmation Phrase by Purpose
- To confirm
- Can you confirm
- Could you confirm
- I’d like to confirm
- Just checking
- To make sure
- To make sure we’re on the same page
- For confirmation
- Please confirm
- Would you mind confirming
- Am I right in thinking
- If I’ve understood correctly
- As I understand it
- Let me confirm
To confirm
The cleanest option when you are restating an agreed fact or arrangement.
Example: To confirm, the meeting is at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Can you confirm
Direct and professional when you need the other person to verify something.
Example: Can you confirm that the payment has been received?
Could you confirm
Slightly more polite and softer than “can you confirm.”
Example: Could you confirm which version we should use?
I’d like to confirm
Polished and useful when you are checking details yourself.
Example: I’d like to confirm the address before I travel.
Just checking
Friendly and informal for a quick verification.
Example: Just checking—we’re still meeting at noon, right?
To make sure
Natural when you want to verify a practical detail.
Example: To make sure, do you need the signed copy as well?
To make sure we’re on the same page
Useful when confirming shared understanding rather than a single fact.
Example: To make sure we’re on the same page, we’re postponing the launch by one week.
For confirmation
Formal and concise, often used when asking someone to verify attached or listed details.
Example: For confirmation, please review the dates below.
Please confirm
Direct and appropriate when confirmation is required.
Example: Please confirm your attendance by Friday.
Would you mind confirming
Polite when the request is minor and you want a softer tone.
Example: Would you mind confirming the room number?
Am I right in thinking
Natural, especially in British English, when checking your interpretation.
Example: Am I right in thinking the deadline has moved to Monday?
If I’ve understood correctly
Careful wording when you want the other person to validate your understanding.
Example: If I’ve understood correctly, the new process starts next quarter.
As I understand it
Useful when stating your current understanding before inviting correction.
Example: As I understand it, there are no changes to the existing contract.
Let me confirm
Best when you are about to check or restate information yourself.
Example: Let me confirm the booking details before we finish.