| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 37 | 28% | 67% | 5% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Jul 2025 | 38 | 25% | 71% | 4% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 38 | 26% | 69% | 5% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 39 | 24% | 71% | 5% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 40 | 24% | 72% | 4% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 40 | 23% | 72% | 5% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Jan 2023 | 41 | 22% | 73% | 5% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Jul 2022 | 42 | 20% | 74% | 6% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 39 | 25% | 71% | 4% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 38 | 23% | 74% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 28 Jan 2021 | 38 | 25% | 72% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 40 | 20% | 77% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 23 Jan 2020 | 41 | 15% | 81% | 4% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 24 Jul 2019 | 41 | 16% | 80% | 4% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 31 Jan 2019 | 42 | 15% | 80% | 5% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 20 Jul 2018 | 42 | 14% | 81% | 5% | 10% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Aldi’s standard payment terms for merchandise goods are 33 days from date of invoice. Aldi’s standard payment terms for goods not for resale are 45 days from date of invoice. Payment is made on the due date by electronic transfer. Payments that fall due on a weekend or bank holiday are made on the next working day. Credits due to Aldi are offset against the next available payments. Terms may vary in accordance with individual agreements with suppliers.
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
83
Describe dispute resolution process Aldi is committed to working with its suppliers in a fair and timely manner to resolve all disputes quickly. There is a clear escalation procedure in place which is communicated to all suppliers and updated on a regular basis. In the rare event that a resolution cannot be reached, disputes can be further escalated to Buying/National finance leadership. Aldi is committed to working with its suppliers in a fair and timely manner to resolve all disputes quickly. There is a clear escalation procedure in place which is communicated to all suppliers and updated on a regular basis. In the rare event that a resolution cannot be reached, disputes can be further escalated to Buying/National finance leadership.
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
Aldi Stores Limited operates Aldi's supermarket business in the UK, trading as ALDI UK. It runs a chain of grocery stores selling fresh food, chilled and frozen produce, bakery goods, drinks, health and beauty items, baby and pet products, household essentials and weekly "Specialbuy" non-food ranges. The business also sells own-brand lines such as Lacura and Mamia, alongside branded groceries and alcohol. It offers online leaflets, a store locator and gift cards, and operates a loyalty-style offers scheme. The company is registered at Atherstone, Warwickshire, and has been active since 1988, carrying out retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages and tobacco predominating.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: aldi.co.uk · aldi.co.uk