WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 06560378
- Registered Address
- Greenbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RX
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 3,742
- Turnover
- £689,405,000
- EBITDA
- £121,171,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://whsmith.co.uk
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 9 April 2008
- Nature of Business
- 47610 - Retail sale of books in specialised stores47620 - Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
- Industries
- Media And Publishing
- Region
- South West
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | 66 | 28% | 36% | 36% | 31% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 28 Mar 2024 | 53 | 24% | 55% | 21% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 27 Mar 2023 | 72 | 33% | 32% | 35% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 13 Sept 2022 | 63 | 33% | 32% | 35% | 18% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 14 Mar 2022 | 64 | 33% | 33% | 34% | 19% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 15 Mar 2021 | 68 | 29% | 35% | 36% | 22% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 11 Sept 2020 | 77 | 23% | 33% | 44% | 25% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 14 Mar 2020 | 63 | 30% | 33% | 37% | 25% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 13 Mar 2019 | 56 | 34% | 36% | 30% | 22% |
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
WHSmith standard payment terms are 90 days after the end of the month of receipt by WHSmith of a proper invoice or if later after the acceptance of the Goods or Services. However, WHSmith negotiates payment terms individually with suppliers and on a product specific basis. Any contractual package agreed by WHSmith and the supplier usually includes payment terms which are lower than the standard 90 days terms. The WHSmith vendor buyer agreement allows for the offset of amounts owed by the supplier against invoices owed to the supplier. This is normal business practice and protects amounts that are owed to WHSmith. An invoice is deemed settled when it is fully offset by amounts owed to WHSmith.
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
120
Dispute Resolution Process
The Business has an ongoing communication with Suppliers through both the Trading and the financial accounting teams. Payment disputes will be directed to the financial accounting teams for resolution in the first instance and will be escalated to the Trading teams where there is a contractual query.
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.
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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
Company Summary
WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED is a British company that operates over 1,200 travel stores in airports, train stations, hospitals, and other locations across the UK and internationally. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including books, magazines, newspapers, snacks, drinks, and travel essentials such as headphones and chargers.
In terms of sustainability, WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a recycling program in place for waste materials, and they also offer reusable bags and water bottles to customers. The company is committed to sourcing sustainable products and has a policy to only work with suppliers who share their values.
The key people at WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED include Carl Cowling, the CEO, and Robert Moorhead, the Managing Director. The company also has a dedicated sustainability team responsible for implementing and monitoring their sustainability program.
For contact information, WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED can be reached through their website at www.whsmith.co.uk or through their registered office address at Greenbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RX, United Kingdom. Overall, WH SMITH TRAVEL LIMITED is a leading travel retailer in the UK, committed to providing quality products and services while also promoting sustainability.
