PaymentCheck vs Good Business Pays
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Good Business Pays is a social movement campaigning for faster payment to SMEs. They publish payment data, run the Fast Payer Awards, and offer accreditation for companies committing to prompt payment.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PaymentCheck | Good Business Pays |
|---|---|---|
Free basic access | ||
Official government data | Payment reports | |
Payment behavior focus | ||
Proprietary scoring | PaymentCheck Score | |
Certification program | Enterprise & SME programs | Accreditation |
Late payment calculator | ||
Sector benchmarking | ||
Regional benchmarking | ||
API access | ||
Monitoring alerts | Email alerts | |
Credit scoring | ||
International coverage | ||
Company financials | Via Beauhurst data | |
Director information | Via Companies House | |
Bulk reports |
Good Business Pays Strengths
- Free access to payment data
- Strong advocacy for SMEs
- Fast Payer Awards recognition
- Major corporate partners (Barclays, Mastercard)
- Sector analysis available
PaymentCheck Advantages
- Campaign focus rather than data service
- No company-level search
- No proprietary scoring algorithm
- No late payment calculator
- No individual company certification badges
Who should choose Good Business Pays?
Best for advocacy and awareness of late payment issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between PaymentCheck and Good Business Pays?
Both use UK government payment data, but serve different purposes. Good Business Pays is a campaign/movement focused on advocacy and awareness. PaymentCheck is a data service with company search, proprietary scoring, late payment calculator, and certification badges.
Which should I use - PaymentCheck or Good Business Pays?
Use PaymentCheck if you need to search for specific companies, get payment scores, calculate late payment interest, or get certified. Use Good Business Pays to support the campaign for better payment practices and access their sector analysis.
Does PaymentCheck support the same cause as Good Business Pays?
Yes, both organizations are committed to improving payment practices in the UK. PaymentCheck provides tools and data while Good Business Pays focuses on advocacy. We share the goal of helping SMEs get paid on time.
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