HUTCHISON 3G UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
57Fair
15.3vs last year
#3206 in UK
#525 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
03885486
Registered Address
450 Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG2 6GF
Status
Active
Employee Count
4,595
Turnover
£2,380,253,000
EBITDA
£653,548,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
29 November 1999
Nature of Business
61200 - Wireless telecommunications activities
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
44 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
19%
31-60 Days
68%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms36%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202530 Oct 20253052%45%3%61%
01 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 202522 Aug 20254419%68%13%36%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20243365%30%5%28%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242573%23%4%26%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20223376%20%4%25%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20223372%24%4%15%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20213370%26%4%14%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20203078%20%2%19%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20196837%5%58%7%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20187728%5%67%29%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Hutchison 3G UK Limited’s (Three UK) standard payment terms offered to suppliers during the Reporting Period fall into two principle categories: a) Purchase Order terms and conditions: Three UK’s purchase order terms and conditions provide that the charges shall be due at the end of the month following the month in which the relevant Products are Accepted or the Services are performed in accordance with the specification and any conditions of purchase set out in the relevant Purchase Order and subject to receipt by Three UK of a correctly presented invoice; or b) Long form contractual agreement for the supply of goods and/or services: payment terms are considered on a case by case basis. Subject to the commercial requirements of the particular contract and negotiation with the relevant supplier, Three UK’s standard contracting terms and payment practices provide that Three UK shall pay for the relevant goods or services within 30 days from receipt of a correctly presented invoice. Three UK reserves its position to require a greater number of payment days if necessary to fulfil Three’s commercial requirements for a particular arrangement.

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

Dispute Resolution Process

In case of a dispute suppliers should initially contact our representative who originally requested the goods or services be provided. In addition, Three UK’s Accounts Payable team can be contacted who will aid investigation of the issue and support resolution (email DLScanning@three.co.uk). Any ongoing disputes shall be conducted and resolved in accordance with the relevant contract.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hutchison 3G UK Limited, also known as Three UK, is a telecommunications company operating in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, England.

The primary business of Hutchison 3G UK Limited is providing mobile and broadband services to its customers. Their services include mobile phone plans, mobile broadband, and home broadband. Three UK is also known for its affordable roaming plans, allowing customers to use their phones abroad without incurring high charges.

In terms of sustainability, Hutchison 3G UK Limited has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include using renewable energy sources for their operations and promoting the recycling and reuse of their products. The company also encourages its customers to recycle their old devices through their "Reconnected" program.

Some key people associated with Hutchison 3G UK Limited include CEO Dave Dyson and Chief Commercial Officer Richard Woodward.

Customers can contact Three UK through their website, www.three.co.uk, or by calling their customer service hotline at 333 from a Three phone or 0333 338 1001 from any other phone. The registered office address for Hutchison 3G UK Limited is Star House, 20 Grenfell Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1EH.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,759,000
Net Worth
£2,161,379,000
Total Current Assets
£3,694,481,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,600,663,000

Company Location