Score of 94/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
London Stock Exchange Group Holdings Limited demonstrates an exceptionally consistent payment pattern, with 100% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of exactly 30 days. There is no evidence of late payments, overdue balances, or any deterioration in payment behaviour across the recorded period. This uniformity indicates a highly disciplined and structured accounts payable process with no observable negative trajectory.
Payment volatility is effectively zero, with a perfect distribution of 100% within the 30-day window and 0% in all overdue categories, indicating near-total predictability for cash flow planning purposes. The complete absence of late payments removes any short-term liquidity risk concern typically associated with large corporate clients. This level of consistency suggests robust internal payment controls and strong financial governance, reducing counterparty risk to a minimal level.
London Stock Exchange Group Holdings Limited represents a very low-risk payment counterparty and can be confidently onboarded or retained as a client without requiring additional credit protection measures such as advance payments or personal guarantees. Suppliers can align their own cash flow forecasts with a reliable 30-day payment cycle, supporting accurate financial planning. No immediate risk mitigation actions are necessary, though standard periodic review of payment performance is recommended as good practice.
| 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 | 30 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 60 | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard Payment terms as defined by the company's Purchasing Policy are 60 days, with certain exceptions. We commit to making payment of all undisputed sums properly due to third party suppliers within the committed pay terms basis timely submission of a valid invoice to the Accounts Payable department with relevant details such as PO number/business contact name. Many suppliers are setup with shorter/longer pay terms based on negotiated contracts
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
Payment processing is dealt with by the Accounts Payable function and any supplier payment queries that may arise are actioned by the team. In the event, where the issue is not resolved, the query will be discussed between the supplier and relevant contractual service owner or finance personnel to ensure satisfactory resolution for both parties.
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
London Stock Exchange Group Holdings Limited is a private limited company operating within the financial markets sector in the United Kingdom. As a holdings entity within the London Stock Exchange Group, the company forms part of one of the world's most prominent financial market infrastructure organisations.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 06795362 and was incorporated on 20 January 2009. Its registered office is situated at 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS, placing it at the heart of the City of London's financial district.
As a holdings company within a major financial market infrastructure group, this type of entity typically serves as a structural vehicle for organising and managing subsidiary businesses and corporate interests. Such holdings structures are common among large financial organisations operating across multiple business divisions and international markets.
The broader London Stock Exchange Group operates across capital markets, trading services, financial data and analytics, and post-trade services, serving financial institutions, corporations, and investors across the United Kingdom and internationally.