BT LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2022
94Excellent
7.8vs last year
#522 in UK
#5 in Information Technology
#256 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02216369
Registered Address
1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 8EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
1
Turnover
£20,032,000
EBITDA
£832,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
2 February 1988
Nature of Business
61900 - Other telecommunications activities
Industries
Information Technology,Telecommunications And Data,Software
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:39 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
92%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms6%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

Based on the data provided, there has been a consistent trend for BT LIMITED to pay invoices within an average of 24-30 days, with a slight increase in the average time to pay from 2018-2020 and a decrease from 2020-2022. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also consistently been around 70-80%, with a high of 92% in 2022. However, there has been some fluctuation in the percentage of invoices paid between 31-60 days, with a low of 11% in 2021 and a high of 31% in 2020. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively low, with a high of 9% in 2020 and a low of 0% in 2021.

Volatility Analysis

Besides the fluctuation in the percentage of invoices paid between 31-60 days, there has also been some volatility in the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms. This percentage has ranged from 6-29%, with a decrease in volatility from 2020-2022. There has also been some volatility in the shortest (or only) standard payment period, which has ranged from 42-39 days.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2022-04-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202228 Apr 20221992%7%1%6%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 20211989%11%0%6%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202129 Apr 20213077%14%9%22%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202029 Oct 20202964%31%5%15%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202028 Apr 20202483%16%1%12%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201928 Oct 20192776%20%4%17%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201926 Apr 20192480%18%2%26%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201812 Sept 20192773%22%5%29%

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

BT Limited operates on standard payment terms of 60 days.

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

BT Group have 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 (Link to BT Payment Practices)

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

BT Limited is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including fixed-line and mobile telephone services, broadband, digital TV, and IT services.

One of BT Limited's key initiatives is their sustainability program, which focuses on reducing the company's carbon footprint and promoting environmentally friendly practices. This includes investing in renewable energy sources, reducing waste and emissions, and promoting sustainable procurement.

BT Limited's product portfolio includes a variety of sustainable solutions, such as energy-efficient broadband routers and smart home technologies that help customers reduce their energy consumption. They also offer renewable energy options for their business customers.

The company is led by a team of key people, including Philip Jansen as the CEO and Jan du Plessis as the Chairman. They are committed to driving the company's sustainability efforts and ensuring responsible business practices.

For more information on BT Limited's products and services, as well as their sustainability program, customers can visit their website at www.bt.com. The company's registered office address is BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AJ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,104,000
Net Worth
£65,530,000
Total Current Assets
£84,738,000
Total Current Liabilities
£25,995,000

Company Location