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BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
75Good
↓ 3.6vs last year
#2119 in UK
#904 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00262254
Registered Address
Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PG
Status
Active
Employee Count
709
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
£32,000,000

Additional Details

Website
https://bat.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 January 1932
Nature of Business
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
31 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:75 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
67%
31-60 Days
31%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms5%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253360%37%3%7%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 20253167%31%2%5%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202418 Jul 20243165%34%1%6%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 20243068%31%1%6%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20233168%28%3%7%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20214046%43%11%19%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20204240%39%21%17%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20194834%36%30%15%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

V030 - Invoices are paid 30 days net from the invoice date

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

75

Dispute Resolution Process

If suppliers have any queries related to invoices and payments they can contact fsd_uk@bat.com, which acts as an information center. FSD UK will provide details such as status of invoices, date of payments and statement of account reconciliations. For any dispute related to the terms and conditions agreed, FSD UK will direct the suppliers to the relevant BAT personnel to obtain information about their query.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

British-American Tobacco (Holdings) Limited is a multinational tobacco company with operations in over 180 countries. The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact and promoting responsible practices throughout its supply chain.

One of the key initiatives of the sustainability program is the company's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030. This includes implementing energy-efficient technologies and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. The company also aims to achieve zero waste to landfill in all its manufacturing sites by 2025.

In terms of products and services, British-American Tobacco (Holdings) Limited offers a wide range of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. The company also has a portfolio of potentially reduced-risk products, such as tobacco heating and oral nicotine products.

The key people at British-American Tobacco (Holdings) Limited include Jack Bowles, the CEO, and Tadeu Marroco, the Chief Marketing Officer. They are supported by a team of experienced executives and managers.

The company's registered office address is Globe House, 1 Water Street, London, WC2R 3LA, United Kingdom. For more information on their sustainability program, products, and services, please visit their official website at www.bat.com.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£28,288,000
Net Worth
£25,043,355,000
Total Current Assets
£1,615,744,000
Total Current Liabilities
£288,691,000

Company Location

PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

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  • Payment Check
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  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Get Certified

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell