BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Company Information
- Company Number
- 01800000
- Registered Address
- 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 8EE
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 99,000
- Turnover
- £20,681,000,000
- EBITDA
- £7,439,000,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://btplc.com
- Company Type
- Public limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 1 April 1984
- Nature of Business
- 61900 - Other telecommunications activities
- Industries
- Information Technology,Telecommunications And Data,Professional Services,Safety And Security
- Region
- London
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 | 43 | 39% | 59% | 2% | 2% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 49 | 22% | 74% | 4% | 3% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 51 | 19% | 73% | 8% | 8% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | 45 | 19% | 76% | 5% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 28 Oct 2021 | 44 | 18% | 77% | 5% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 29 Apr 2021 | 45 | 13% | 81% | 6% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 28 Oct 2019 | 53 | 8% | 51% | 41% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 54 | 10% | 46% | 44% | 22% |
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
British Telecommunications plc standard payment terms for contracted suppliers are 30 days for smaller suppliers and 60 days for larger suppliers. Some suppliers have mutually agreed non-standard longer terms (maximum 120 days) and others have agreed shorter non-standard terms (e.g. Government contracts on 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
120
Dispute Resolution Process
BT Group have a standard dispute resolution process across all suppliers payments. First point of contact is Accounts Payable, through contact points on website see link.https://groupextranet.bt.com/selling2bt/accounts_payable.html
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
British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT) is a telecommunications company based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1981 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The company offers a wide range of telecommunications services, including fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and TV services. They also provide IT and networking solutions to businesses and organizations.
BT is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. These include using renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting recycling and waste reduction.
Their products and services are designed with sustainability in mind, such as their energy-efficient home broadband hubs and sustainable packaging for their products.
Key people at BT include Philip Jansen as the CEO and Jan du Plessis as the Chairman. They have a team of over 100,000 employees worldwide who work towards providing innovative and sustainable solutions to their customers.
The company can be contacted through their website, www.bt.com, or at their registered office address at BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ, United Kingdom.
In summary, British Telecommunications Public Limited Company is a leading telecommunications company in the UK, offering a range of services and solutions while also prioritizing sustainability. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, BT continues to be a trusted and reliable choice for customers.
