COMPARE THE MARKET LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
92Excellent
8.1vs last year
#753 in UK
#15 in Software
#36 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
10636682
Registered Address
Pegasus House Southgate Park, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE2 6YS
Status
Active
Employee Count
804
Turnover
£467,500,000
EBITDA
£161,300,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
23 February 2017
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Software
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
21 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
95%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms19%

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: 2025-07-24
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 202524 Jul 20252195%4%1%19%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 202425 Jul 20242882%14%4%18%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20243281%11%8%19%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202326 Jul 20233672%17%11%28%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20212197%3%0%4%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202028 Jul 20202686%10%4%16%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20202685%10%5%15%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20192785%13%2%15%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20193674%14%13%26%

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

Our most common standard payment terms is 30 days

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Our purchase ledger team is responsible for identifying and resolving disputes which may arise between Compare The Market Limited and our suppliers. If a supplier has a dispute or a complaint then, in the first instance, they are to contact Compare The Market Limited via telephone or e-mail and direct their enquiry to the purchase ledger team

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

COMPARE THE MARKET LIMITED is a British company that offers a price comparison website for insurance and financial products. Founded in 2006, the company has become one of the leading comparison sites in the UK.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental awareness. It has implemented various initiatives, such as using renewable energy and reducing paper usage, to achieve its sustainability goals.

COMPARE THE MARKET LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including car, home, and travel insurance, as well as credit cards, loans, and energy plans. It also provides customers with the option to switch to more environmentally friendly energy suppliers through its Green Energy Comparison service.

The key people at COMPARE THE MARKET LIMITED include CEO Mark Lewis and founder and chairman, Sir Peter Wood. The company has over 1,200 employees and is headquartered in London, with a registered office address at 1st Floor, Imperial House, Imperial Way, Newport, Gwent, NP10 8UH.

To access its services, customers can visit the company's website at www.comparethemarket.com. The website also provides information on its sustainability efforts and how customers can make more environmentally conscious choices.

In summary, COMPARE THE MARKET LIMITED is a leading comparison site in the UK that not only helps customers save money but also promotes sustainability through its initiatives and services. With its dedicated team and user-friendly website, the company continues to provide valuable services to its customers while striving towards a greener future.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,800,000
Net Worth
£371,200,000
Total Current Assets
£398,300,000
Total Current Liabilities
£47,300,000

Company Location