EXPERIAN LIMITED generally settles invoices within a reasonable timeframe, with 64% paid within 30 days. However, the average payment time of 34 days and 31% of payments occurring between 31-60 days indicate a trend where a significant portion extends slightly beyond typical net-30 terms. This suggests a consistent trajectory towards payments being processed in the earlier part of the subsequent month.
While the majority of payments are timely, the 5% of payments extending over 60 days introduces a moderate level of unpredictability for a small segment of invoices. The overall 14% late payment rate further indicates some variability in payment reliability, suggesting a minor risk of deviations from agreed schedules. Suppliers should acknowledge this degree of volatility when assessing payment certainty.
Overall, EXPERIAN LIMITED represents a generally reliable payer, with most invoices settled within 60 days. Suppliers should anticipate that approximately one-third of payments will arrive between 31-60 days, and account for a small percentage of significantly delayed payments. It is advisable to maintain clear payment terms and potentially build in a small buffer for cash flow planning to mitigate minor delays.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 32 | 67% | 30% | 3% | 1% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 03 Dec 2025 | 41 | 60% | 33% | 7% | 20% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 29 May 2025 | 34 | 64% | 31% | 5% | 14% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 24 May 2024 | 34 | 64% | 28% | 8% | 9% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 03 Nov 2023 | 34 | 65% | 31% | 4% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 23 Apr 2023 | 32 | 65% | 31% | 4% | 2% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | 33 | 67% | 30% | 3% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 22 Apr 2022 | 30 | 72% | 25% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 14 Apr 2021 | 33 | 78% | 20% | 2% | 2% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 09 Dec 2020 | 32 | 57% | 40% | 3% | 1% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 22 Apr 2020 | 32 | 67% | 29% | 4% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 21 Oct 2019 | 35 | 61% | 35% | 4% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 17 May 2019 | 31 | 70% | 27% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 35 | 66% | 30% | 4% | 6% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Under Experian’s standard contractual terms we commit to the payment of all invoices no later than the last day of the month following the month in which it receives a Correct Invoice from the supplier either via ISupplier or via our Accounts Payable department in our finance shared service centre via email accounts.payable@experian.com.
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
45
Any disputes arising about payments or sums under an agreement between Experian and its Supplier (“Dispute”), will be reviewed under reasonable endeavours to negotiate and settle the dispute. If, following the ten (10) Working Days, this is not possible, either party may escalate the Dispute by giving written notice to the other party. If the parties have exhausted the escalation procedure, either party may refer a dispute to the courts for resolution.
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
Experian Limited is registered as an information technology consultancy business and is part of the wider Experian group, which operates across data, credit and financial services. Evidence gathered relates to PayDashboard, an Experian Business product described on its own site as an online payslip portal and mobile app connecting pay and reward with financial wellbeing tools. It integrates with employers' and payroll providers' existing payroll and HR software to deliver payslips, PAYE forms such as P60 and P45, reward statements and guidance content to employees, with multi-factor authentication for data security. The registered entity's own trading role is that of a UK operating company within the Experian group, rather than a distinct standalone business.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: paydashboard.com · paydashboard.com