BMO CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED demonstrates a strong trend of timely payments, with 74% of invoices settled within 30 days, aligning precisely with their 30-day average payment time. While 26% of payments are late, the majority of these (19%) fall within a predictable 31-60 day window, indicating consistent albeit extended cycles for a portion of transactions.
The company exhibits reasonable reliability for the bulk of its payments, with nearly three-quarters consistently met within standard terms. However, the 26% late payment rate introduces a moderate degree of unpredictability for cash flow planning, with 7% extending beyond 60 days. Suppliers should therefore anticipate a material chance of payment extending beyond the initial 30-day term.
Overall, BMO CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED can be considered a generally reliable payment partner for suppliers due to the high proportion of timely payments. Suppliers should factor in the 26% likelihood of late payment, with a smaller 7% chance of significant delays exceeding 60 days, when managing working capital. Consider establishing clear payment terms and monitoring outstanding invoices to mitigate the impact of these potential extended payment cycles.
| 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 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 23 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 20% |
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 | 33 | 75% | 17% | 8% | 25% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 03 Jul 2025 | 30 | 74% | 19% | 7% | 26% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 10 Dec 2024 | 27 | 75% | 16% | 9% | 25% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 30 May 2024 | 27 | 76% | 19% | 5% | 24% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 28 Nov 2023 | 29 | 76% | 13% | 11% | 24% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 25 May 2023 | 39 | 64% | 20% | 16% | 36% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 | 48 | 62% | 18% | 20% | 38% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 24 May 2022 | 44 | 58% | 27% | 15% | 42% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 26 Nov 2021 | 38 | 62% | 23% | 15% | 38% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 21 May 2021 | 42 | 54% | 26% | 20% | 46% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 27 Nov 2020 | 46 | 56% | 21% | 23% | 44% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 28 May 2020 | 29 | 74% | 14% | 12% | 26% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 21 Nov 2019 | 28 | 77% | 14% | 9% | 23% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 30 May 2019 | 27 | 75% | 16% | 9% | 25% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 28 Nov 2018 | 25 | 78% | 14% | 8% | 22% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 31 May 2018 | 31 May 2018 | 28 | 75% | 16% | 9% | 25% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We pay invoices within 30 days of receipt
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
30
With regards to any dispute the accounts payable team will firstly engage with the internal business units to confirm facts and then liaise with suppliers to request copy of invoices, supplier statement and any other information needed. Disputes are resolved by discussion and agreement with 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
BMO Capital Markets Limited is a UK-registered company with its registered office in London. Companies House records classify its nature of business as financial intermediation not elsewhere classified, with an industry tag of wealth, asset and investment management. Evidence from the wider BMO Financial Group website indicates the company forms part of BMO, a large financial services group headquartered in Canada that provides banking, investment and wealth management services internationally. As the UK entity, BMO Capital Markets Limited operates within this group structure, though the specific activities carried out from its London office are not detailed in the available evidence. It remains an active company, incorporated in 1994.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: bmo.com · bmo.com