Updated from the government's own filings

UK late payment league table: Who actually pays their suppliers on time?

Name: The UK late payment league table - who actually pays their suppliers on time
Creator: Factor Now

Every large UK business is legally required to publish how long it takes to pay its suppliers, and what share of invoices it pays late. Almost nobody reads those filings. We put them all in one table.

Reports in this table: 6,308
Median time to pay: 31
Paid late: 22%
Taking over 60 days: 493

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#	Company	Avg days to pay	Paid late	Within 30 days	Over 60 days	Standard terms
1	ERNST & YOUNG (ASIA-PACIFIC) SERVICES LIMITED07239694 · period to 2025-12	295 over 60	71%	21%	63%	Standard payment terms with 3rd party suppliers are 90 days unless otherwise agreed with the relevant 3rd party supplier. The payment period commences from receipt of a proper, due and compliant invoice. Our standard hotel framework agreements (typically used for large hotel chains where we hold employee and client events) additionally provides for: (i) the supplier to deliver a draft invoice which we have 15 days to dispute, (ii) once we sign off on the draft invoice, the supplier may submit a final invoice, and (ii) we have 90 days from receipt to pay the final invoice, unless otherwise…show full terms
2	IBC VEHICLES LIMITED02091272 · period to 2026-06	295 over 60	51%	3%	51%	The Company pays its intra-group supplier of vehicles and spare parts no earlier than 47 days (standard payment term) following the date of invoice via a weekly payment run, therefore payment may occur up to four working days after the due date. The Company’s standard third party supplier payment terms are net monthly and invoices are settled at the end of the month immediately following the month issued. This gives a minimum payment period of 30 days, a maximum of 60 days and an average of 59 days. Alternative payment terms may be negotiated on a case by case basis during contract…show full terms
3	FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE RENAL SERVICES LIMITED02768342 · period to 2026-06	249 over 60	44%	46%	34%	Most third party terms are 60 days, but critical suppliers can be paid on 30 days. Fresenius Group supplier terms are 180 days from the date of the invoice. As we pay a lot of intercompany invoices this disports the average payment terms.show full terms
4	PETROFAC ENGINEERING LIMITED02615887 · period to 2026-06	242 over 60	35%	0%	100%	Standard PO Terms are set at 60 day terms
5	VIRIDOR EFW (RUNCORN) LIMITED06864784 · period to 2026-03	225 over 60	0%	33%	67%	Our standard payment terms, as set out in our Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services (available on our website – refer to the Viridor Standard Conditions for Goods and Services in the Terms & Conditions section:https://www.viridor.co.uk/work-with-us/procurement/), are 60 days after the end of the month of receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice. In practice, a range of payment terms is applied across our supplier base, depending on the nature of the goods or services supplied and the arrangements agreed with each supplier.show full terms
6	WAVEMAKER GLOBAL LIMITED04078556 · period to 2026-06	193 over 60	0%	11%	67%	We pay our media vendors in line with industry standards, dependant on media type, which are between 25 and 60 days from receipt of a valid invoice following the end of the month of media activity. Where appropriate, vendors are required to also provide supporting documentation confirming media activity has run.show full terms
7	PROSERV UK LIMITEDSC122029 · period to 2026-06	186 over 60	78%	8%	74%	Proserv UK Limited’s standard payment terms state that payment of third-party invoices for goods and services will be made within 60 days of receipt of a correct, undisputed and properly due VAT invoice. In certain circumstances, where it has been agreed in writing by a duly authorised representative, Proserv’s standard payment terms may differ from the standard of 60 days. In any event, the payment terms that apply are clearly stated on each purchase order issued / raised.show full terms
8	AMAZON DIGITAL UK LIMITED06528297 · period to 2026-06	144 over 60	4%	12%	48%	The business’ standard payment terms for all new suppliers is 60 days from the date that an invoice is received. In special circumstances or due to legacy agreements, the contractual length of time may vary from this.show full terms
9	NORSE CARE (SERVICES) LIMITED07445495 · period to 2026-03	143 over 60	79%	47%	21%	Our standard payment terms are 30 days from the date of invoice. We hold a small number of agreements with payment terms of 14 days from the date of invoice.show full terms
10	RSA ACCIDENT REPAIRS LIMITED00734314 · period to 2026-06	142 over 60	44%	56%	37%	14, 21 or 28 days depending on the supplier.
11	BRS GOLF LIMITEDNI606497 · period to 2025-12	139 over 60	98%	2%	98%	The most common payment terms of invoices paid in the period are net 14 days, from date of invoice.
12	ERNST & YOUNG (EMEIA) SERVICES LIMITED06613918 · period to 2026-06	138 over 60	64%	36%	34%	Standard payment terms with 3rd party suppliers are 90 days unless otherwise agreed with the relevant 3rd party supplier. The payment period commences from receipt of a proper, due and compliant invoice. Our standard hotel framework agreements (typically used for large hotel chains where we hold employee and client events) additionally provides for: (i) the supplier to deliver a draft invoice which we have 15 days to dispute, (ii) once we sign off on the draft invoice, the supplier may submit a final invoice, and (ii) we have 90 days from receipt to pay the final invoice, unless otherwise…show full terms
13	LOMOND MOTORS (EAST) LIMITEDSC304405 · period to 2026-06	136 over 60	89%	11%	85%	3 days for vehicles from date of registration. Other suppliers on the last working day of the month following the date of receipt of invoice, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers.show full terms
14	RANK GROUP GAMING DIVISION LIMITED03213743 · period to 2026-06	133 over 60	33%	78%	22%	The majority of Rank’s suppliers are set to 30 days payment terms which is stipulated within the market tenders inviting commercial proposals, although some suppliers provide longer payment terms as part of the formal negotiation to provide a more attractive commercial model. Any payment terms less than 30 days must be agreed in advance with the Rank’s Senior Finance Leadership team.show full terms
15	COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION LIMITED00242372 · period to 2026-03	132 over 60	4%	80%	10%	Our most common agreed payment terms are 30 or 45 days from invoice date. Our standard terms allow for monthly invoicing unless otherwise agreed.
16	FERRARIS PISTON SERVICE LIMITED04148298 · period to 2026-06	132 over 60	27%	3%	73%	Standard payment terms are 12 to 365 days from date of invoice depending on the suppliers
17	RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED02741587 · period to 2026-06	132 over 60	4%	5%	85%	RB’s standard payment terms are that payment is made on the first working day after the end of the month in which falls the ninetieth (90) day after the date of the relevant invoice. We do have suppliers on payment terms which are different to the standard.show full terms
18	CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL02500199 · period to 2026-06	132 over 60	72%	10%	71%	45 days from receipt date
19	FIRSTPORT RETIREMENT PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED01614866 · period to 2026-06	130 over 60	3%	26%	59%	Group standard terms are 60 days as default for any new contractors, anything shorter goes through divisional FD approval
20	EY GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED05483856 · period to 2026-06	130 over 60	38%	35%	29%	Standard payment terms with 3rd party suppliers are 90 days unless otherwise agreed with the relevant 3rd party supplier. The payment period commences from receipt of a proper, due and compliant invoice. Our standard hotel framework agreements (typically used for large hotel chains where we hold employee and client events) additionally provides for: (i) the supplier to deliver a draft invoice which we have 15 days to dispute, (ii) once we sign off on the draft invoice, the supplier may submit a final invoice, and (ii) we have 90 days from receipt to pay the final invoice, unless otherwise…show full terms
21	TATA STEEL UK LIMITED02280000 · period to 2026-03	127 over 60	92%	4%	87%	Tata Steel UK Limited (“TSUK”) does not have a standard payment term. TSUK has a range of payment terms dependent on a number of factors. The most common payment term used within the company is that payment of undisputed amounts, unless otherwise set out in a Purchase Order, shall be made on the last day of the second calendar month after the month of delivery or performance, provided the invoice quotes the relevant Purchase Order number and relevant Service Entry Sheet (“SES”) number and such invoice reaches TSUK by the 5th of the month following the month of delivery.show full terms
22	RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED00261312 · period to 2026-06	127 over 60	5%	4%	83%	RB’s standard payment terms are that payment is made on the first working day after the end of the month in which falls the ninetieth (90) day after the date of the relevant invoice. We do have suppliers on payment terms which are different to the standard.show full terms
23	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS LIMITED09074960 · period to 2025-12	124 over 60	84%	22%	65%	The most common payment terms of invoices paid in the period are net 30 days, from date of invoice.
24	NOV DOWNHOLE EURASIA LIMITED04514250 · period to 2025-06	120 over 60	88%	7%	67%	Standard terms are 60 days but we do have certain vendors/suppliers still at 30 days or less.
25	ESSENCE GLOBAL LIMITED05467689 · period to 2026-06	118 over 60	3%	26%	58%	We pay our media vendors in line with industry standards, dependant on media type, which are between 25 and 60 days from receipt of a valid invoice following the end of the month of media activity. Where appropriate, vendors are required to also provide supporting documentation confirming media activity has run.show full terms
26	AB INBEV UK LIMITED03982132 · period to 2026-06	118 over 60	0%	2%	75%	We do not have standard payment terms. Instead these are agreed during negotiation with the supplier in question, based on a number of factors, including size of the supplier and type of service provided.show full terms
27	COMPUTERSHARE MORTGAGE SERVICES LIMITED02466320 · period to 2025-12	116 over 60	45%	44%	31%	Computershare Mortgage Services Limited shall pay each valid, correctly submitted and undisputed invoice by the end of the calendar month following the month in which the Supplier issued that invoice.show full terms
28	VEH MFG UK LIMITED03982446 · period to 2026-06	116 over 60	8%	3%	89%	RB’s standard payment terms are that payment is made on the first working day after the end of the month in which falls the ninetieth (90) day after the date of the relevant invoice. We do have suppliers on payment terms which are different to the standard.show full terms
29	SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED10253129 · period to 2026-03	113 over 60	23%	13%	54%	Payment terms are assigned by the Business units on a case by case basis:- Payment terms usage : - Intercompany transactions paid immediately in the in the month after the receipt of invoice. Intercompany clearing terms are available to Siemens companies only and the clearing of such transactions is done without any transmission of money external to Siemens cash pool. 1. Orbian, Supply Chain Finance Programme (SCF) - Payments are made to Supplier by Orbian immediately with deduction in payment to supplier which Siemens then pay to Orbian at extended payment term date. ORBIAN - 75 days 2%, 90…show full terms
30	REYNOLDS PORTER CHAMBERLAIN LLPOC317402 · period to 2026-04	113 over 60	0%	83%	3%	Third party disbursements are paid within two working days of receipt of funds from our client in payment of the bill. There is no maximum contractual period. There have been no changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period. Office supplies are paid in line with terms specified by suppliers, based on date of receipt of the invoice. Where no terms are specified on an invoice payments will be made within 30 days from receipt of the invoice. The maximum contractual term in the period was 60 days. There have been no changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period.show full terms
31	MONDELEZ UK CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTION LIMITED00474310 · period to 2026-06	113 over 60	7%	3%	85%	60 days from the date of receiving the invoice. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis, provided that they are not grossly unfair.show full terms
32	MODERNA BIOTECH UK LIMITED11990046 · period to 2026-06	113 over 60	62%	18%	59%	Net 60 for regular companies, Net 0 for healthcare professionals, government entities, insurance companies. These payment terms apply unless specifically stated in the agreement or the SOW.show full terms
33	BFSL LIMITED02706280 · period to 2026-06	112 over 60	100%	0%	100%	30 days from date of invoice
34	KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPEAN SERVICES LIMITED04071548 · period to 2026-06	112 over 60	26%	4%	62%	a. Kimberly-Clark has established global payment terms. Only the payment terms approved centrally are allowed with suppliers, whether covered by contract, Purchase Order or non-Purchase Order. Only if there is a long-term need and there is sufficient reason not to adopt the nearest standard global term, regional exceptions can be requested through an established exception approval process. It is expected to have the regional exceptions reviewed periodically to ensure they are still valid. b. As standard we have a set of Net Payment terms (from invoice date or invoice receipt date according to…show full terms
35	PETROFAC FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITEDSC075047 · period to 2026-06	110 over 60	16%	10%	49%	Standard terms are 30 days
36	JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS GB LTD00999990 · period to 2026-06	110 over 60	72%	12%	58%	For small businesses, a maximum payment term of 30 days is applied (a small business is classed as those with less than 50 FTE’s and a turnover of less than €10 million). The company has a standard payment term of 90 days from invoice date (based on certain parameters) For large companies with whom JDE has a long standing relationship and based on mutual agreement, payment terms can go up to 180 days or more.show full terms
37	JOHN DEWAR AND SONS LIMITED00613551 · period to 2026-03	108 over 60	10%	12%	80%	Standard payment terms are currently 90 days end of month from receipt of invoice
38	GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED02724437 · period to 2026-06	108 over 60	63%	24%	60%	Garmin (Europe) Limited's standard payment terms state that for third party invoices for goods and services payment will be made in 30 days from the end of the month of receipt of a correct, undisputed and properly due invoice. The standard payment terms in respect of key intercompany supplier is 150 days from receipt of a correct, undisputed and properly due invoice.show full terms
39	ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED00740767 · period to 2026-06	106 over 60	6%	5%	92%	The business is currently not disclosing any General Terms and Conditions of purchase. The payment term the most commonly applied is net 30 days from the invoice date for external suppliers. Internal to Zimmer Biomet as a corporation, the longest payment term applied is 120 days from delivered good consumption.show full terms
40	TIVOLI GROUP LIMITED11120774 · period to 2026-03	104 over 60	96%	3%	68%	Month end plus 30 days
41	NORTON HEALTHCARE LIMITED00947980 · period to 2026-06	104 over 60	26%	5%	87%	Standard payment terms are 120 days paid on the 10th or 25th of the month. We do have vendors on payment terms which are different to the standard
42	UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED02050403 · period to 2026-06	103 over 60	100%	0%	71%	STANDARD PAYMENT TERMS IS 30 DAYS
43	MCNICHOLAS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LIMITED01510892 · period to 2025-06	102 over 60	20%	38%	47%	Payment terms are agreed with suppliers and subcontractors as part of contract negotiations and aligned with relevant codes to ensure compliance. The most frequently used payment terms in the reporting period are 60 days from invoice received date.show full terms
44	SEVERFIELD (DESIGN & BUILD) LIMITED04107553 · period to 2025-09	102 over 60	24%	28%	51%	End of month following date of invoice
45	MUNDIBIOPHARMA LIMITED09273949 · period to 2025-12	101 over 60	55%	76%	24%	The default position is 90 days, however there may be changes to this default position on a case-by-case basis pending agreement with suppliers. On a case-by-case basis, payment terms to suppliers may be immediate payment or payment on terms within 7, 14, 30 or 60 days.show full terms
46	CATALENT CTS (EDINBURGH) LIMITED05277708 · period to 2025-12	101 over 60	52%	83%	8%	60 days from invoice date
47	STAPLETON'S (TYRE SERVICES) LIMITED00332098 · period to 2026-03	99 over 60	20%	6%	88%	Our most frequently used payment terms are 30 days from document date. For goods for resale, terms can be longer.
48	SIMON BIDCO LIMITED09709443 · period to 2025-12	98 over 60	94%	6%	88%	Company standard payment terms = 30 days Anything outside this must be approved during contract negotiations and the supplier must have a valid business need.show full terms
49	CADBURY UK LIMITED00155256 · period to 2026-06	98 over 60	13%	6%	74%	60 days from the date of receiving the invoice. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis, provided that they are not grossly unfair.show full terms
50	COSTA LIMITED01270695 · period to 2026-06	98 over 60	2%	9%	85%	Above £150k per annum – 120 days There are some supply type exceptions to the above.
51	GSF CAR PARTS LIMITED01779084 · period to 2026-06	97 over 60	10%	7%	78%	Immediate 7 days date of invoice 14 days date of invoice 30 days date of invoice 30 days end of month 45 days end of month 60 days date of invoice 60 days end of month 75 days end of month 90 days date of invoice 90 days end of month 105 days end of month 120 days date of invoice 120 days end of month 150 days end of month 180 days end of month 210 days date of invoice 240 days date of invoice 270 days date of invoiceshow full terms
52	GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED00355922 · period to 2026-06	97 over 60	28%	6%	76%	The company’s standard terms and conditions of purchase (available at https://www.gknaerospace.com/supplier-portal/europe/united-kingdom/) These terms only apply in the absence of agreement and the company agrees payment terms with its suppliers on a case by case basis. The most frequently agreed terms are 90 days from the end of the month in which the invoice is received.show full terms
53	BIOMET UK LIMITED01019715 · period to 2026-06	96 over 60	51%	30%	37%	60 days from invoice date. 3% discount if paid within 15 days, otherwise full payment within 75 days.
54	FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK) LIMITED03203279 · period to 2026-06	95 over 60	56%	44%	27%	Most third party terms are 60 days, but critical suppliers can be paid on 30 days. Fresenius Group supplier terms are 180 days from the date of the invoice. As we pay a lot of intercompany invoices this disports the average payment terms.show full terms
55	CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED00891554 · period to 2025-12	93 over 60	50%	93%	7%	45 days
56	DRUCK LIMITED01590333 · period to 2026-06	93 over 60	49%	4%	88%	Standard payment terms used by Druck Limited are 120 days calculated from the date of receipt of the invoice.
57	CCEP GROUP SERVICES LIMITED08819390 · period to 2026-06	93 over 60	4%	5%	80%	Standard payment terms for small suppliers are 30 days net from the date of the invoice. Standard payment terms for all other invoices are five (5) days after the end of the calendar month following 60 days from the date of the invoice. The payment period is therefore determined by when a supplier submits an invoice, with the shortest period being 65 days and the longest being 95 days, with an average of 80 days. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis. Our full standard conditions of purchase are available at…show full terms
58	HEINEKEN UK LIMITEDSC065527 · period to 2026-06	93 over 60	11%	14%	60%	Heineken UK standard payment terms vary depending on the size of the supplier from immediate payment to 180 days from receipt of a valid invoice. Suppliers on longer payment terms are usually larger companies with contractual agreements in place with Heineken and/or have access to supplier finance. Payments of due invoices are made on a daily basis.show full terms
59	MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED06649982 · period to 2026-06	93 over 60	8%	13%	73%	days from invoice receipt processed on weekly payment cycle
60	THG NUTRITION LIMITED13400484 · period to 2026-06	93 over 60	36%	18%	67%	Outside of suppliers utilising supply chain finance, THG Nutrition's standard payment terms are: Stock: Typically the end of the month after calculating the invoice date + 90 days. Non-stock: Typically the end of the month after calculating the invoice date + 90 days. The Company works flexibly with suppliers to ensure agreed terms are acceptable for both partiesshow full terms
61	GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION(THE)00291646 · period to 2026-06	92 over 60	82%	11%	62%	The majority of payment terms are a standard 30 days from receipt of invoice. The maximum contractual period is 60 days. Terms and conditions are agreed during the tendering process. Any disputed invoices are investigated and resolved based on the facts presented, however if dispute resolution is required this is managed by the Head of Procurement.show full terms
62	TELEFONICA UK LIMITED01743099 · period to 2026-06	92 over 60	3%	19%	66%	Telefonica UK adhere to payment terms ranging from 30 days to 180 days and are determined by category of spend. For example, 180 day payment terms are standard for capital expenditure associated with maintenance or development of our mobile network infrastructure; 30 day payment terms are standard for media advertising spend. In addition, where a supplier is deemed to be a Small or Medium sized Entity (SME), 30 day payment terms are available upon request. A supplier can apply to be considered an SME by Telefonica UK if it meets 2 of 3 criteria, those being i. <£54m turnover, <£27m balance…show full terms
63	DIAGEO GLOBAL SUPPLY IBC LIMITEDNI003038 · period to 2026-06	92 over 60	4%	1%	74%	Standard payment terms for smaller suppliers are generally 60 days, with daily payment runs. For larger suppliers, we generally agree 90 day payment terms with fortnightly payment runs, unless alternative contractual arrangements are expressly mutually agreed. Our reported data reflects a mix of payment terms across both smaller and larger suppliers. Payment terms are just one element of how we work with suppliers, and we are committed to fair, responsible and transparent payment practices.show full terms
64	PLADIS (UK) LIMITED02506007 · period to 2026-06	91 over 60	10%	7%	75%	Standard terms are 75 days and by agreement with individual suppliers may be shorter or longer ranging from 28 days to 120 days. Payment runs are generally weekly.show full terms
65	ARRIS GLOBAL LTD.01672847 · period to 2025-12	90 over 60	48%	30%	52%	ARRIS Global Ltd. is a trading entity within the Vantiva Group, The standard payment terms are 60 days net.
66	ARCONIC MANUFACTURING (GB) LIMITED00633328 · period to 2025-12	90 over 60	8%	5%	80%	Standard payment terms are 90 days EOAP (End of accumulation period), unless otherwise stated on the order contract
67	ZENITH INTERNATIONAL (MEDIA) LIMITED02142261 · period to 2026-06	90 over 60	78%	2%	69%	The supplier shall invoice the Company at the invoicing address set out on the purchase order and the Company’s terms of payment shall be 60 days following receipt of a valid invoice quoting the correct purchase order and job numbers for Goods and/or Materials delivered and/or Services performed to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction. The Company may set off against any sums due to the supplier whether under contract or otherwise any lawful set-off, counterclaim to which the Company may at any time be entitled. Agencies are able to amend the standard payment terms for their business needs…show full terms
68	J.P.MCDOUGALL & CO.LIMITED00254941 · period to 2026-06	90 over 60	33%	38%	43%	AkzoNobel Group standard payment terms are EOM 60 days+4
69	BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED02059282 · period to 2026-06	90 over 60	16%	25%	21%	The preferred BMS terms for 3rd party vendors are default to 90 days. Payment terms are outlined in contracts with suppliers. Where a contract is not negotiated, the payment terms will be clearly stated on the Purchase Orders (POs) sent to suppliers. Any changes to the payment terms would require a contract amendment. For any reported late payments we are continuously investigating our practices and where the administrative process was identified as a root cause we are taking action to remediate the process. For suppliers where the standard payment terms are immediate, meeting these terms are…show full terms
70	PZ CUSSONS (UK) LIMITED00748096 · period to 2026-05	89 over 60	2%	4%	83%	60 days end of month following date of receipt in PDF mailbox
71	COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED00027173 · period to 2026-06	89 over 60	4%	9%	67%	Standard payment terms for small suppliers* are 30 days net from the date of the invoice. Standard payment terms for all other invoices are five (5) days after the end of the calendar month following 60 days from the date of the invoice. The payment period is therefore determined by when a supplier submits an invoice, with the shortest period being 65 days and the longest being 95 days, with an average of 80 days. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis. Our full standard conditions of purchase are available at…show full terms
72	FDS CORPORATION LIMITED08890000 · period to 2026-06	89 over 60	10%	81%	15%	The Company typically settles supplier invoices within standard payment terms of 7 to 30 days. For the purchase of goods involving ocean freight services, certain suppliers allow for longer payment periods in accordance with the agreed contractual terms.show full terms
73	MEDIABRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED03970701 · period to 2025-12	88 over 60	42%	46%	35%	Standard is based on vendor category, ranges from Payable Upon Receipt to Net 52.
74	THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC00027657 · period to 2026-02	88 over 60	7%	0%	77%	Our standard terms are 75 days end of month (unless agreed otherwise). This means that payment will be made on the 75th day (or following business day should this fall on a weekend or public holiday) after the end of the month of invoice.show full terms
75	RS INTEGRATED SUPPLY UK LIMITED04188491 · period to 2026-03	88 over 60	82%	10%	74%	Contractual terms range between 60 days and 90 days end of month from date of invoice. For Ad Hoc purchases 60 days end of month from date of invoice.
76	CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED04211637 · period to 2026-03	88 over 60	74%	14%	68%	Usually 30 or 60 days EOM.
77	KENNEDYS LAW LLPOC353214 · period to 2025-10	87 over 60	55%	11%	45%	Our standard payment terms are that goods and services will only be paid after any issues or queries have been resolved. All invoices are subject to an approval process within their respective departments and must be authorized before they can be paid. Authorized invoices will be paid net monthly on the weekly supplier payment run, except where different payment terms have been agreed in writing with a supplier. Any agreements for reduced payment terms (less than 30 days) will need prior approval from the CFO or Group Treasurer. The weekly payment run includes all Purchase Ledger invoices…show full terms
78	MONDELEZ UK LIMITED00203663 · period to 2026-06	87 over 60	4%	8%	59%	60 days from the date of receiving the invoice. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis, provided that they are not grossly unfair.show full terms
79	DAIRY CONSUMER FOODS (UK) LIMITED12866409 · period to 2026-06	87 over 60	21%	8%	71%	The Dairy Consumer Foods business has over 20 terms in use with suppliers, the most common being equivalent to 90 days from date of invoice. Shorter terms may be granted to small businesses, charities, business organisations and government entities. Negotiations with suppliers happen on a continuous basis and payment terms may change as a result of agreements reached.show full terms
80	APX TRADING LIMITED01853627 · period to 2026-06	87 over 60	66%	10%	52%	The supplier shall invoice the Company at the invoicing address set out on the purchase order and the Company’s terms of payment shall be 60 days following receipt of a valid invoice quoting the correct purchase order and job numbers for Goods and/or Materials delivered and/or Services performed to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction. The Company may set off against any sums due to the supplier whether under contract or otherwise any lawful set-off, counterclaim to which the Company may at any time be entitled. Agencies are able to amend the standard payment terms for their business needs…show full terms
81	NURTURE LANDSCAPES LIMITED03523868 · period to 2026-03	86 over 60	99%	1%	59%	Month end plus 30 days
82	LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED02680212 · period to 2026-06	86 over 60	39%	22%	53%	The most commonly used payment terms in the period were 60M, which means that invoices were paid 60 days after the month-end in which the invoice was dated. Payment terms differ by supplier across the range 0 days to 180 days after the invoice date.show full terms
83	A. SHARE & SONS LIMITED00323778 · period to 2026-06	86 over 60	9%	2%	76%	A Share & Sons Ltd splits its vendors into two main payment types based on the nature of their supply. The types and their most frequently used payment terms are: - Stock suppliers - Most major stock suppliers are paid on the 15th of the month based on terms of end of the month from invoice date + 75 days. - Most non-stock suppliers are on 30 to 60 days from invoice date.show full terms
84	RECKITT BENCKISER (BRANDS) LIMITED08192386 · period to 2026-06	86 over 60	13%	19%	56%	Reckitt’s standard payment terms are that payment is made on the first working day after the end of the month in which falls the ninetieth (90) day after the date of the relevant invoice. We do have suppliers on payment terms which are different to the standard.show full terms
85	DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED00630681 · period to 2026-06	86 over 60	7%	7%	71%	90 days
86	MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY (UK) LIMITED00026018 · period to 2026-06	86 over 60	6%	9%	71%	MCBC UK Standard payment terms are 90 days. Molson Coors shall process payment of an invoice on the first Payment Date following the expiry of the 90 days period commencing on the later of the receipt date of a valid VAT invoice delivered in accordance with the contact or the acceptance of the goods by Molson Coors. Payment shall be made to the bank account nominated in writing by the supplier.show full terms
87	YEAR9 LTD09301204 · period to 2025-12	85 over 60	70%	18%	70%	Standard is based on vendor category, ranges from Payable Upon Receipt to Net 52.
88	PLEXUS CORP (UK) LIMITEDSC146948 · period to 2026-04	85 over 60	38%	25%	38%	Standard contractual terms for goods and services is 90 days
89	H.J. HEINZ MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED00147624 · period to 2026-06	85 over 60	37%	14%	71%	90 days plus 7 from the end of month following receipt of invoice
90	KERRY INGREDIENTS (UK) LIMITED00329695 · period to 2026-06	85 over 60	45%	10%	66%	Kerry has over 20 terms in use with suppliers, the most common being 90 days from date of invoice. Shorter terms may be granted to small businesses, charities, business organisations and government entities. Negotiations with suppliers happen on a continuous basis and payment terms may change as a result of agreements reached.show full terms
91	DE BEERS UK LIMITED02054170 · period to 2026-06	85 over 60	32%	59%	17%	We operate standard payment terms in line with industry requirements and to meet the needs of our supply chain. For smaller suppliers, these are up to 30 days and for larger suppliers these are up to 60 days (or longer with mutual agreement).show full terms
92	MICHELDEVER TYRE SERVICES LIMITED01817398 · period to 2026-06	85 over 60	4%	6%	83%	Payment terms vary depending on the nature of the goods and services supplied. Terms for stock purchases range from 60 to 120 days, whilst terms for non-stock purchases and services are typically 30 days.show full terms
93	GFK U.K. LIMITED02512551 · period to 2025-12	84 over 60	90%	12%	61%	Standard payment terms for all suppliers are 90 days. Standard payment terms for consultants/contractors are 30 days.
94	COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS SERVICES EUROPE LIMITED03227459 · period to 2026-06	84 over 60	1%	1%	84%	Standard payment terms for small suppliers are 30 days net from the date of the invoice. Standard payment terms for all other invoices are five (5) days after the end of the calendar month following 60 days from the date of the invoice. The payment period is therefore determined by when a supplier submits an invoice, with the shortest period being 65 days and the longest being 95 days, with an average of 80 days. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis. Our full standard conditions of purchase are available at…show full terms
95	AKZO NOBEL PACKAGING COATINGS LIMITED00059837 · period to 2026-06	84 over 60	16%	8%	76%	AkzoNobel Group standard payment terms are EOM 60 days+4
96	DIAGEO GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED00507652 · period to 2026-06	84 over 60	4%	2%	68%	Standard payment terms for smaller suppliers are generally 60 days, with daily payment runs. For larger suppliers, we generally agree 90 day payment terms with fortnightly payment runs, unless alternative contractual arrangements are expressly mutually agreed. Our reported data reflects a mix of payment terms across both smaller and larger suppliers. Payment terms are just one element of how we work with suppliers, and we are committed to fair, responsible and transparent payment practices.show full terms
97	GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION UK LIMITED05571739 · period to 2026-06	84 over 60	0%	19%	51%	30 days for suppliers to MOD contracts, 90 days for others.
98	DS SMITH PAPER LIMITED00058614 · period to 2026-06	84 over 60	3%	69%	25%	90 days
99	GREENCORE GROCERY LIMITED01754279 · period to 2026-03	83 over 60	8%	4%	79%	90 days (120 days for invoices due for payment in March and September)
100	GREENCORE PREPARED MEALS LIMITED00298325 · period to 2026-03	83 over 60	4%	3%	85%	90 days (120 days for invoices due for payment in March and September)

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Read the top of this table with care. A reported average is the average across every invoice a business paid, including invoices from companies inside its own group. Several of the slowest figures here are driven by long intra-group terms rather than by how the business treats independent suppliers - the standard terms column and the company's own filing usually say so. Always open the filing before drawing a conclusion about any single company.

How to read this

Two numbers matter and they are not the same. Average time to pay is how long the company actually takes. Percentage paid late is how often it misses its own agreed terms. A business can pay in 60 days and never be late, because it wrote 60-day terms into the contract. That is not lateness, it is a policy - and for a supplier it is arguably worse, because there is nothing to complain about.

So sort by both. The companies that are slow and unreliable are at the top of the first list. The companies that simply impose long terms show up under standard terms. Payment terms beyond 60 days are subject to restrictions under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

Where the data comes from

The Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 require large UK businesses and LLPs to report twice a year on their payment practices and performance. A business must report if it exceeds two of three thresholds: £54 million turnover, £27 million balance sheet total, and 250 employees. The reports are published on the government's check-payment-practices service and exported here in full, unedited. Every row links back to the company's own filing.

The figures are self-reported by the businesses themselves. We publish them as filed and do not adjust them.

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Source: Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017, published via the government's payment practices service. Figures are as filed by the reporting business for the stated period. Built and maintained by Factor Now. Corrections: [email protected]