While the average score has improved, the increase of 3.3 points suggests only marginal progress in payment practices within the marketing and sales sector over the five-year period. This small shift indicates that fundamental challenges in areas like prompt invoicing, efficient payment processing, and effective credit control likely persist. If late payments are impacting your business, use this late payment calculator to assess potential financial repercussions.
In summary: Payment practices in marketing and sales have seen a small increase from 68.2/100 (73 companies) in 2020 to 71.5/100 (75 companies) in 2025.