Score of 97.6/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
The average time to pay for AUDLEY TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a slight increase from 6 days in 2018 to 7 days in 2019, followed by a sharp increase to 12 days in 2020. However, in the most recent period of 2021, the average time to pay has decreased to 4 days.
The volatility of AUDLEY TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED's average time to pay has been relatively low, with the largest change being a 6-day increase in 2020. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also remained fairly stable, with a slight decrease from 98% in 2018 to 96% in 2022.
Between 2018 and 2021, AUDLEY TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED has shown a consistent trend of paying invoices within 30 days, with a high percentage of 98% in most periods. However, in 2020 there was a significant increase in invoices paid later than 60 days, reaching 6%. This was the worst period for the company in terms of not paying within agreed terms. In 2021, there was a positive change with a decrease in the average time to pay and a higher percentage of invoices paid within 30 days.
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 4 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 03 Feb 2025 | 7 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 03 Feb 2025 | 6 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 05 Feb 2024 | 6 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 03 Aug 2023 | 4 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 03 Feb 2023 | 6 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 03 Aug 2022 | 6 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 4 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 5 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 27 Jan 2021 | 12 | 91% | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 10 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Jan 2020 | 7 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 8 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 8 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 13 Jul 2018 | 6 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 9% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are agreed with reference to the clients departure date and/or the timing of delivery of goods/services. Audley Travel will pay the outstanding balance owed to the Supplier 30 days after the end of the calendar month in which the supply of services is made. Variations to these terms do exist, but are by exception only, and only applied when negotiated and agreed by both parties
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
The company is committed to resolving disputes with its suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner. We seek to resolve queries as quickly as possible to the satisfaction of all parties prior to payment being made. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, it would be escalated in the first instance to the relevant head of department to expedite a resolution, and to our Group Controller and CFO thereafter
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
Audley Travel Group Limited, formerly registered as Asian Journeys Limited, is a UK tour operator based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Its registered activity is tour operator services, and the company has been part of a wider group controlled by Boketto Bidco Limited since 2016. According to third-party evidence, it specialises in tailor-made holidays and private tours for travellers seeking authentic experiences around the world. The company holds several leasehold property titles in Greater London and Oxfordshire and has previously had subsidiaries, both since dissolved. It remains active, with recent accounts filed to December 2025 and a current confirmation statement on record.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk