Score of 94.6/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 8 | 88% | 11% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 07 Aug 2025 | 8 | 88% | 11% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 10 | 86% | 13% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 8 | 89% | 10% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 6 | 91% | 8% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 8 | 90% | 9% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 9 | 89% | 10% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 8 | 89% | 10% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 39 | 89% | 10% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 9 | 91% | 8% | 1% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 12 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 13 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 15 | 86% | 11% | 3% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 14 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 15 | 86% | 10% | 4% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The business’ standard payment terms for all new suppliers is 60 days from the date that an invoice is received. In special circumstances or due to legacy agreements, the contractual length of time may vary from this.
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
135
Amazon actively seeks to resolve disputes through open and honest communication between the supplier, and the Amazon Accounts Payable, Procurement or Business teams responsible for the relationship with the supplier. This involves proactive email and/or phone communication with the supplier. Should this fail, disputes are escalated to the relevant Business Leader and Finance Director.
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
Amazon UK Services Ltd is registered under a business support services classification and forms part of the Amazon corporate group. Evidence from the group's UK retail website shows an online marketplace offering low prices across categories such as electronics, books, sports equipment, home and garden, toys, fashion and groceries, alongside services like Prime delivery, Kindle, Audible and Amazon Web Services. The site also promotes selling programmes such as Fulfilment by Amazon and Amazon Business, and payment options including gift cards and instalment plans. The entity itself operates as a UK subsidiary supporting these group-wide e-commerce and marketplace operations rather than being an independent standalone retailer.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: amazom.co.uk