Industry ranking
Score of 92.9/100 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 | 30 Jul 2025 | 22 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 23 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 18 Jul 2024 | 21 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 26 Jan 2024 | 29 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 26 Jul 2023 | 26 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 19 Jan 2023 | 31 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 23 Aug 2022 | 31 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 29 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 09 Sept 2021 | 26 | 87% | 9% | 4% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 26 Jan 2021 | 24 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 05 Aug 2020 | 13 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 14 Aug 2019 | 8 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 18 Jul 2018 | 31 | 69% | 22% | 9% | 31% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days
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
60
Disputes are managed between the Finance department and the Cochlear contact for the particular vendor.
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
Cochlear Europe Limited is the UK entity of the Cochlear group, which designs and supplies implantable hearing devices. Its parent group, Cochlear Limited, describes itself as a leader in cochlear implants and sound processors, including the Nucleus Nexa System and Osia sound processor, aimed at restoring hearing for people with hearing loss. The UK company operates alongside affiliated Cochlear entities worldwide, providing product support, device guidance and a patient support programme called the Cochlear Family. It is registered in Surrey and is classified under other human health activities. The wider group develops and manufactures the implants and processors described on its website rather than this entity acting as a separate manufacturer.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: cochlear.com · cochlear.com