
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the PaymentCheck Score - a comprehensive rating system that makes it easier than ever to understand how well UK companies pay their suppliers.
The PaymentCheck Score is a rating from 0 to 100 that measures a company's payment performance based on official UK government data. Every company that reports their payment practices now receives an annual score, making it simple to compare payment behaviour across thousands of businesses.
You can see scores on any company profile - just search for a company to view their rating.
Our scoring algorithm analyses four key metrics from mandatory government reporting:
| Factor | Weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Invoices paid within 30 days | 40% | Speed of payment |
| Average time to pay | 30% | Overall payment efficiency |
| Invoices not paid on time | 20% | Reliability |
| Invoices paid after 60 days | 10% | Late payment severity |
Companies report their payment practices every six months, but their reporting periods vary based on their fiscal year. A company might report for October-March, while another reports January-June.
To ensure fair annual comparisons, we use pro-rata weighting:
This approach ensures you're comparing like with like when evaluating payment performance across different companies.
Every company falls into one of five performance bands:
Alongside the scoring system, we're launching PaymentCheck Awards - an annual recognition of the UK's best payers.
Explore our awards pages to discover:
Browse all sectors and regions to find leaderboards relevant to your industry or area.
We've calculated scores going back to 2020, so you can track how payment practices have evolved over time:
Each company page now shows a score history chart, making it easy to spot trends over multiple years.
Late payment remains a critical issue for UK businesses. According to recent data, small businesses are owed billions in overdue invoices, with many waiting months beyond agreed terms.
If you're owed money, our late payment calculator can help you work out exactly how much you're entitled to claim in statutory interest and compensation.
The PaymentCheck Score helps:
Every company with payment practice data now has a PaymentCheck Score displayed on their profile page. Simply search for any company to see their current rating, historical scores, and where they rank nationally and within their sector.
Want to compare companies in your industry? Visit our sector pages or regional breakdowns to explore payment performance across the UK.
Companies that achieve Excellent ratings deserve recognition. We believe that celebrating good payment behaviour encourages others to follow suit and helps create a fairer business environment for everyone.
View the 2025 UK Top 100 to see this year's best payers, or check out the Most Improved list to see which companies have made the biggest strides.
If your company has achieved a top score, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss featuring your success story.
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