POST OFFICE LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
02154540
Registered Address
100 Wood Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7ER
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 August 1987
Nature of Business
47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
53100 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
61900 - Other telecommunications activities
64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
95%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms5%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Company Review

Trend Analysis

POST OFFICE LIMITED demonstrates a strong trend of prompt payments, with 95% of invoices settled within 30 days, indicating consistent adherence to short payment cycles. While the average payment time is 34 days, this is influenced by a small percentage (5%) extending beyond 30 days, with minimal instances (1%) exceeding 60 days.

Volatility Analysis

The company exhibits high reliability and predictability for the vast majority of payments, with a low "late" rate of 5% overall. Only 1% of payments extend beyond 60 days, suggesting a very low risk of significant payment delays and ensuring a predictable cash flow for suppliers.

Summary Analysis

Based on the data, POST OFFICE LIMITED is a highly reliable payer, making them a favorable partner for suppliers seeking predictable payment cycles. Suppliers can expect prompt payment for the vast majority of invoices, with minimal risk of extended delays, negating the need for specific risk mitigation strategies beyond standard terms.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-10-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
31 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 202524 Oct 20253495%4%1%5%
01 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 202529 Apr 20253296%3%1%4%
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 202418 Oct 20243095%4%1%5%
27 Sept 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20243195%3%2%5%
27 Mar 2023 - 26 Sept 202312 Oct 20233295%4%1%5%
28 Sept 2022 - 26 Mar 202306 Apr 20233193%4%3%7%
28 Mar 2022 - 27 Sept 202214 Oct 20223294%4%2%6%
29 Sept 2021 - 27 Mar 202225 Apr 20223094%4%2%6%
29 Mar 2021 - 28 Sept 202119 Oct 20212896%3%1%0%
30 Sept 2020 - 28 Mar 202121 Apr 20212995%5%0%0%
30 Mar 2020 - 29 Sept 202019 Oct 20203285%10%5%0%
01 Oct 2019 - 29 Mar 202022 Apr 20203192%6%2%0%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201923 Oct 20193094%4%2%0%
24 Sept 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 20192897%1%2%0%
26 Mar 2018 - 23 Sept 201830 Oct 20182896%3%1%0%

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

Payment terms range from immediate payment to 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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

It is the responsibility of the individual receiving the goods/services to raise and resolve the dispute direct with the supplier. The individual raising the dispute should also inform the Accounts Payable team that: a dispute is in action, provide a supplier contact name and an estimated resolution date.

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

POST OFFICE LIMITED is an active private limited company

It operates under the well-recognised 'Post Office' brand, providing essential postal and related services

The company was incorporated on 13 August 1987 under company number 02154540

Its registered office is located in London at 100 Wood Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7ER

As a Post Office entity in the UK market, the organisation typically facilitates a broad range of services

These commonly encompass postal services, banking transactions, bill payments, and foreign currency exchange

Financial Metrics

Cash
£617,000,000
Net Worth
-£1,200,000,000
Total Current Assets
£1,100,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,900,000,000

Company Location