WHISTL UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
61Fair
2.7vs last year
#2972 in UK
#90 in Supply Chain
#494 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
04417047
Registered Address
Network House, Third Avenue, Marlow, United Kingdom, SL7 1EY
Status
Active
Employee Count
2,466
Turnover
£732,851,000
EBITDA
£5,002,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 April 2002
Nature of Business
53201 - Licensed carriers
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
45 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
46%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
22%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

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: 2025-07-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202522 Jul 20254546%32%22%14%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20244154%19%27%22%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20243958%19%23%31%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20234451%18%31%31%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 20224546%20%34%29%
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 202217 Feb 20224442%30%28%18%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202103 Aug 20214643%21%36%31%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202022 Feb 20214642%25%33%20%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202004 Aug 20204938%23%39%32%
01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 201801 Feb 20194048%27%25%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20184442%30%28%18%

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

In the payment cycle which follows 60 days from the end of the month in which a properly due invoice bearing a valid purchase order number is issued.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are referred initially to the contract manager and then escalated up to the director of Procurement and ultimately to a board director for resolution.

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

WHISTL UK LIMITED is a UK-based company that specializes in postal and parcel delivery services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

One of WHISTL's key activities is providing postal and parcel delivery services to businesses and individuals across the UK. They offer a range of solutions, including bulk mail, direct mail, and parcel delivery, to help their clients efficiently and cost-effectively manage their postal needs.

In addition to their core services, WHISTL is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. These include using electric vehicles for their deliveries, optimizing their delivery routes to minimize carbon emissions, and promoting recycling and responsible waste management practices.

WHISTL also offers a range of sustainable packaging options for their clients, including compostable bags and recyclable materials. They are constantly exploring new ways to improve their sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprint.

The company is led by its CEO, Nick Wells, who has extensive experience in the postal and logistics industry. Under his leadership, WHISTL has grown to become a major player in the UK delivery market.

For more information on WHISTL's services and sustainability efforts, individuals and businesses can visit their website at www.whistl.co.uk. The company's registered office address is at Merit House, Eden Place, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1AT.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,051,000
Net Worth
£8,430,000
Total Current Assets
£167,784,000
Total Current Liabilities
£171,827,000

Company Location