Industry ranking
POUNDSTRETCHER LIMITED exhibits an average payment time of 42 days, indicating a consistent trend towards exceeding standard 30-day payment terms. Only 35% of payments are made within 30 days, while a substantial 65% extend beyond this period, with 21% over 60 days.
The payment data reveals moderate unpredictability, with 41% of payments classified as late. This suggests a risk of inconsistent cash flow for suppliers, as nearly one-quarter of invoices will exceed typical 60-day terms.
Suppliers should anticipate longer payment cycles and a significant likelihood of late payments when engaging with POUNDSTRETCHER LIMITED. It is recommended to establish robust credit policies, consider tighter payment terms, or include penalties for late payments to manage associated cash flow risks effectively.
| 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 |
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| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 | 50 | 28% | 34% | 38% | 51% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 | 42 | 35% | 44% | 21% | 41% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 30 Oct 2024 | 20 | 80% | 17% | 3% | 29% |
| 05 Oct 2021 - 03 Apr 2022 | 12 May 2022 | 38 | 90% | 6% | 5% | 38% |
| 04 Apr 2021 - 04 Oct 2021 | 03 Nov 2021 | 39 | 79% | 20% | 1% | 7% |
| 05 Oct 2020 - 03 Apr 2021 | 04 May 2021 | 38 | 67% | 19% | 13% | 32% |
| 05 Apr 2020 - 04 Oct 2020 | 05 Nov 2020 | 52 | 46% | 36% | 20% | 46% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 04 Apr 2020 | 14 May 2020 | 69 | 9% | 33% | 57% | 96% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 31 Oct 2019 | 65 | 12% | 40% | 48% | 93% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 48 | 17% | 56% | 28% | 89% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 50 | 18% | 49% | 33% | 82% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment terms with suppliers range from immediate to 120 days
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
120
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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
Poundstretcher Limited is a UK-registered company incorporated in 1955, with its registered office in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire. Companies House records its business activity as other retail sale in non-specialised stores, indicating a general variety retail operation. Evidence confirms the company trades as a retail store within a shopping centre in Antrim, Northern Ireland, alongside other high street retailers such as Card Factory and Superdrug. No further detail on specific product ranges or store network size is available from the supplied evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: castlemallantrim.com