| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 | 89 | 23% | 13% | 64% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 96 | 41% | 9% | 50% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 107 | 11% | 25% | 64% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 111 | 13% | 18% | 69% | 5% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 114 | 11% | 19% | 70% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 27 Jan 2023 | 109 | 15% | 17% | 68% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Jul 2022 | 104 | 15% | 25% | 60% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 87 | 28% | 18% | 54% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 103 | 21% | 19% | 60% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 95 | 26% | 21% | 53% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 88 | 36% | 16% | 47% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 82 | 37% | 22% | 41% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 26 Jul 2019 | 85 | 33% | 23% | 44% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 77 | 33% | 29% | 38% | 17% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 78 | 30% | 32% | 38% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Telefonica UK adhere to payment terms ranging from 30 days to 180 days and are determined by category of spend. For example, 180 day payment terms are standard for capital expenditure associated with maintenance or development of our mobile network infrastructure; 30 day payment terms are standard for media advertising spend. In addition, where a supplier is deemed to be a Small or Medium sized Entity (SME), 30 day payment terms are available upon request. A supplier can apply to be considered an SME by Telefonica UK if it meets 2 of 3 criteria, those being i. <£36m turnover, <£18m balance sheet, <250 employees.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
180
In the event of an invoice dispute or query, suppliers are advised to contact the dedicated accounts payable team (ap.queries@o2.com) who will aim to resolve all disputes in a fair and timely manner.
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
Telefonica UK Limited is registered in Reading and trades as O2, a mobile network operator providing SIM and pay-monthly tariffs, mobile phones, tablets, laptops and accessories to UK consumers and businesses. Its site offers 5G and O2 Satellite connectivity, device upgrades, roaming, Wi-Fi hotspots and account management through My O2. The company sells handsets from brands such as Apple, Samsung and Google alongside tariff bundles, and provides customer perks, insurance and recycling schemes. Its SIC codes cover wireless and other telecommunications activities. Telefonica UK Limited operates as the UK telecommunications business within the wider Telefonica corporate group, focusing on network services and connected device retail rather than manufacturing.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: o2.co.uk · o2.co.uk