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VISION EXPRESS (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
42Poor
↑ 15.4vs last year
#4999 in UK
#186 in Commerce Models
#226 in East Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
02189907
Registered Address
Ruddington Fields Business Park Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6NZ
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,623
Turnover
£429,710,000
EBITDA
£53,644,000

Additional Details

Website
https://visionexpress.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
6 November 1987
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Commerce Models, Fashion, Hardware, Primary Care
Region
East Midlands
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
59 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:120 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
19%
31-60 Days
23%
After 60 Days
58%
Not Paid Within Terms2%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-01-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 202527 Jan 20265919%23%58%2%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202525 Jul 20257323%23%54%3%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 202511311%16%73%3%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20248615%8%77%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202326 Jan 20246922%8%70%8%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20236521%11%68%10%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20235615%44%41%8%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202226 Jul 20225320%40%40%8%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20225516%44%39%9%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202102 Aug 2021659%2%89%18%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202028 Jan 20216111%4%85%24%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202024 Jul 2020657%2%91%22%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20207016%20%65%8%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 2019795%27%68%5%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 2019947%22%71%4%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201807 Aug 20186317%58%25%6%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The company has differing standard payment periods depending on the classification of the product or service acquired. Vendors for stock items are generally 60 or 90 days, end of month. The period for fixed asset suppliers are generally 60 days, end of month. Historically other vendors were generally paid 30 days, end of month however the business is moving towards new standard terms of 60 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Quoted number of days for standard period/terms are actually "End of month". For example an invoice dated 1st August, with terms 90 days end of month, would be payable by 30 November.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

Responsibility for resolution of disputes and complaints is jointly held by our accounts payable and procurement teams as appropriate. The aim is to work closely with suppliers to negotiate appropriate resolution in advance of the payment due dates, where possible.

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.

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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?

❌

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

About this company

Vision Express (UK) Limited operates the Vision Express optician business, trading from over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, including locations within Tesco stores. It provides eye tests, contact lens appointments and related eye care services, and sells prescription glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and associated accessories, both in store and online. The company is part of the EssilorLuxottica group, a global eyewear and eye care group operating in more than 40 countries. Vision Express itself focuses on UK and Ireland retail optician operations, offering personalised appointments, a range of glasses and sunglasses brands, and contact lens subscription and trial services to customers.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: visionexpress.com · visionexpress.com

Financial Metrics

Cash
£634,000
Net Worth
£41,541,000
Total Current Assets
£92,774,000
Total Current Liabilities
£126,250,000

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PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
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  • Late Payment Help
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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell