HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
96Excellent
1.5vs last year
#430 in UK
#83 in Financial Services
#212 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00617987
Registered Address
8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
227,552
Turnover
£49,145,000,000
EBITDA
£23,973,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
1 January 1959
Nature of Business
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Financial Services,Professional Services,Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
13 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:42 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
96%
31-60 Days
3%
After 60 Days
1%
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 20251794%4%2%5%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202425 Jul 20241396%3%1%6%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 20241294%5%1%6%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202324 Jul 20231590%7%3%9%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20201990%7%3%13%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20202282%11%7%25%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20192289%6%5%49%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20184076%9%15%69%

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

Standard terms are 30 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

42

Dispute Resolution Process

Suppliers are asked to place their issue in writing to their HSBC main contact point. Business contact and Accounts Payable work with the supplier to resolve payment issue/dispute in accordance with internal investigation and escalation procedures.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is a British multinational banking and financial services company. It was established in 1865 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

The company provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. It operates in more than 60 countries and serves over 40 million customers worldwide.

HSBC is committed to sustainability and has implemented a sustainability program that aims to reduce its environmental impact and support sustainable economic growth. The company has set targets to reduce its carbon footprint, increase the use of renewable energy, and promote sustainable financing.

One of HSBC's key products is its current account, which offers customers a range of features such as online banking, mobile banking, and cashback rewards. It also offers a variety of credit cards, loans, and insurance products to meet the financial needs of its customers.

The key people at HSBC include Noel Quinn, Group Chief Executive, and Ewen Stevenson, Group Chief Financial Officer. The company has a team of over 235,000 employees globally.

For more information on HSBC's products and services, customers can visit their website at www.hsbc.com. The registered office address of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£224,386,000,000
Net Worth
£135,669,000,000
Total Current Assets
£1,298,008,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,631,400,000,000

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