The average time taken for WINTERFLOOD SECURITIES LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a slight overall decrease. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also varied, but has remained relatively consistent at around 75%. However, there has been a notable increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, rising from 5% to 6% to 7% in the most recent period.
The highest volatility can be seen in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, which has fluctuated between 5% and 7% over the past three periods. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been the most stable, remaining between 64% and 83%.
| 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 |
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| 01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 29 Aug 2025 | 24 | 77% | 21% | 2% | 24% |
| 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | 28 Feb 2025 | 30 | 57% | 40% | 3% | 45% |
| 01 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | 29 Aug 2024 | 25 | 73% | 25% | 2% | 28% |
| 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | 27 Feb 2024 | 28 | 63% | 35% | 2% | 39% |
| 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | 27 | 72% | 24% | 4% | 30% |
| 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | 28 Feb 2023 | 30 | 67% | 29% | 4% | 34% |
| 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | 26 Aug 2022 | 29 | 80% | 17% | 3% | 20% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | 02 Mar 2022 | 28 | 74% | 21% | 5% | 27% |
| 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 26 Aug 2021 | 26 | 81% | 15% | 4% | 19% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | 26 Feb 2021 | 27 | 77% | 18% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 28 Aug 2020 | 27 | 80% | 14% | 6% | 18% |
| 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | 27 Feb 2020 | 31 | 64% | 30% | 6% | 35% |
| 01 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | 30 Aug 2019 | 28 | 78% | 16% | 6% | 22% |
| 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | 28 Feb 2019 | 27 | 75% | 20% | 5% | 25% |
| 01 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | 29 Aug 2018 | 28 | 83% | 11% | 6% | 17% |
| 01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 | 32 | 65% | 28% | 7% | 35% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Winterflood Securities Limited agrees appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and abides by those terms based on the timely submission of valid invoices. In the absence of agreed terms with a supplier, the Group’s policy is to pay within 60 days of receipt of a valid invoice. The most frequently agreed term with suppliers is 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice.
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
60
Winterflood Securities Limited and the supplier will first attempt to resolve any dispute by referring it for formal discussion between Winterflood Securities Limited authorised representative and the supplier (both acting reasonably and in good faith). If Winterflood Securities Limited authorised representative and the supplier are for any reason unable to resolve the dispute within 14 days of the date of its referral to them, the dispute may be referred to court by either Winterflood Securities Limited or the supplier.
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
This company was incorporated in 1988 as Winterflood Securities Limited and was renamed WBS Solutions Limited in June 2026. It operates as a market maker, providing liquidity and flexible execution services to institutional clients, retail brokers and asset managers. The company was controlled by Close Brothers Holdings Limited from 2016 and is now controlled by Wbs Bidco Limited following a change of ownership in 2026. It holds several subsidiaries, including nominee and gilts-related entities, reflecting its role within a wider securities trading group rather than as a standalone trading name. Its registered activities fall under financial intermediation, consistent with its function as a UK securities trading and market-making business.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: companiesintheuk.co.uk