PRODIGIOUS UK LIMITED carries an average payment time of 46 days, sitting outside the standard 30-day threshold and indicating a structural tendency toward delayed settlement. While 62% of invoices are paid within 30 days, the remaining 38% extend beyond this window, with a notable 15% exceeding 60 days, suggesting an inconsistent payment cycle rather than a uniformly slow one. The distribution points to a two-speed payment pattern where a majority of invoices are settled promptly, but a significant tail of late payments pulls the overall average upward.
A late payment rate of 48% represents high unpredictability, meaning nearly half of all invoices will not be honoured on agreed terms, making cash flow planning difficult for supplying businesses. The spread across three payment bands — 62% within 30 days, 23% at 31–60 days, and 15% beyond 60 days — confirms wide variability rather than a consistent, predictable payment behaviour. This level of volatility introduces meaningful credit risk, particularly for suppliers operating on tight margins or dependent on timely receivables.
PRODIGIOUS UK LIMITED presents a moderate-to-high payment risk profile, driven by a 48% late payment rate and an average settlement time of 46 days that exceeds standard commercial terms. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter payment terms contractually, requesting partial upfront payments, or applying invoice financing to offset the risk of delayed settlement. Engagement with this customer is manageable but should be accompanied by clear credit limits, proactive invoice chasing, and regular account monitoring.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 46 | 62% | 23% | 15% | 48% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
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, within the Vendor Master Data File.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Any disputes in respect of supplier payments are resolved by contacting the Accounts Payable Team via our automatic ticketing support service, RVIC at the following link https://www.resourcesvendoric.com. The Accounts Payable department will then assist further with query and if applicable this may be escalated to the legal team.
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?
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PRODIGIOUS UK LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 14 November 1934, based in the Other region. Registered business activity: Advertising agencies.
From Companies House records.