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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
63Fair
↓ 4.0vs last year
#3589 in UK
#107 in Distribution And Delivery
#1458 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02346565
Registered Address
Building 7, Chiswick Business Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, England, W4 5YG
Status
Active
Employee Count
442
Turnover
£215,240,000
EBITDA
£24,227,000

Additional Details

Website
https://vapermarket.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 February 1989
Nature of Business
46350 - Wholesale of tobacco products
Industries
Distribution And Delivery, Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London
Payment dataScore historyFinancialsLocation

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
46%
31-60 Days
35%
After 60 Days
19%
Not Paid Within Terms16%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-01-28
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 202528 Jan 20264146%35%19%16%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253944%46%10%17%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 20253648%40%12%12%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202423 Jul 20244047%40%13%11%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202323 Jan 20243849%39%12%14%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20233848%43%9%16%
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20234443%37%20%5%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202227 Jul 20224440%43%15%2%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20224047%38%15%28%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20213944%42%14%26%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202028 Jan 20213649%39%12%2%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20203447%46%7%7%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20202959%35%6%8%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20193357%37%6%5%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20183163%30%7%34%

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Most frequently used payment terms are due in 60 days (V060). Some contracts contain a fortnightly payment run clause that states Suppliers accept that BAT’s payment processing centres operate a fortnightly payment run system and that, if the due date for payment of the Valid Invoice falls after the fortnightly payment run day in the relevant week, the Valid Invoice will be paid on the following fortnightly payment run day. This clause is agreed with Suppliers as part of the contract negotiation process before it is implemented.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

If suppliers have any queries related to invoices and payments they can contact fsd_uk@bat.com, which acts as an information center. FSD UK will provide details such as status of invoices, date of payments and statement of account reconciliations. For any dispute related to the terms and conditions agreed, FSD UK will direct the suppliers to the relevant BAT personnel to obtain information about their query.

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

Company Summary

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO UK LIMITED is a leading tobacco company operating in the United Kingdom. The company is committed to promoting sustainability and responsibility in its operations, products, and services.

As part of its sustainability program, the company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainable farming practices, and implementing waste reduction measures. The company also works closely with its suppliers and partners to ensure responsible sourcing of materials and ingredients.

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO UK LIMITED offers a wide range of tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. The company also offers nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and tobacco heating products, as alternatives to traditional smoking.

The company is led by a team of experienced and dedicated individuals, including its CEO, Jack Bowles. They are committed to driving the company towards sustainable growth and maintaining its position as a market leader in the tobacco industry.

For more information on BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO UK LIMITED, their products, and sustainability efforts, interested parties can visit their website at www.bat.com. The company's registered office address is Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£36,511,000
Total Current Assets
£186,709,000
Total Current Liabilities
£174,720,000

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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.

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Made by Alastair Campbell