Industry ranking
Score of 98.4/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 23 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Jul 2025 | 4 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 10 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 9 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 12 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 11 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 12 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 12 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
60 days from receipt of invoice
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
90
Our purchase orders contain contact details for the relevant helpdesk or department to which payment queries should be directed. All queries are managed in accordance with our internal processes and dealt with as quickly as possible.
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
Esso UK Limited is registered as a holding company (SIC 64209) within the ExxonMobil corporate group. The Esso brand, associated with the group, operates a UK network of petrol and diesel service stations, many of which are supplied, owned and operated by third parties under the Esso name. The wider group's offerings include Synergy and Ethos+ branded fuels, an Esso Card for fleet and business fuel purchases, and a Nectar loyalty scheme allowing customers to collect and redeem points at participating stations. The company itself functions as a holding entity within this structure rather than as the direct operator of the retail fuel business.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: esso.co.uk