BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
85Good
0.9vs last year
#1331 in UK
#59 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
08616013
Registered Address
Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
609
Turnover
-£1,614,000
EBITDA
-£129,302,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
18 July 2013
Nature of Business
64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
86%
31-60 Days
9%
After 60 Days
5%
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: 2025-04-28
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 202527 Oct 20252681%15%4%17%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202528 Apr 20252686%9%5%14%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20242880%11%9%22%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Nov 20232879%14%7%21%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202322 Nov 20232879%14%7%21%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202228 Oct 20221096%3%1%3%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202128 Oct 20211690%8%2%10%

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

30 days from receipt of valid invoice

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

In first instance disputes are to be taken up with the BBB contact as per PO.

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

British Business Bank PLC is a government-owned business development bank that aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. The bank was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London.

The bank's main activities include providing finance and investment to SMEs, supporting the development of new and innovative financial products, and working with other financial institutions to increase the availability of finance for SMEs.

In terms of sustainability, British Business Bank PLC has a dedicated program called "Sustainable Finance" which focuses on promoting sustainable and responsible business practices. This includes providing finance and support to SMEs that are working towards environmentally and socially responsible goals.

The bank offers a range of products and services to support SMEs, such as loans, equity investments, and guarantees. These products are designed to help businesses access the finance they need to start, grow, and scale up.

The key people at British Business Bank PLC include its CEO, Catherine Lewis La Torre, and its Chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin. The bank also has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with SMEs and financial institutions to deliver its services.

For more information on British Business Bank PLC and its services, individuals can visit their website at www.british-business-bank.co.uk. The registered office address for the bank is Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£116,927,000
Net Worth
£3,182,261,000
Total Current Assets
£130,297,000
Total Current Liabilities
£452,278,000

Company Location