PAY.UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
76Good
2.6vs last year
#2032 in UK
#269 in Financial Services
#870 in London

Company Information

Company Number
10872449
Registered Address
2 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YN
Status
Active
Employee Count
344
Turnover
£154,469,000
EBITDA
£1,011,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
18 July 2017
Nature of Business
64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
Industries
Financial Services,Software
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
28 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:45 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
69%
31-60 Days
30%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

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: 2025-07-28
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 202528 Jul 20252869%30%1%31%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20252672%27%1%28%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20242576%22%2%24%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20232580%18%2%20%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jul 20232486%12%2%14%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202205 Sept 20222778%19%3%22%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20212870%27%3%30%

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

The standard contractual length of time to pay invoices is (a) within 30 business days of receipt of the invoice or (b) within 45 business days of receipt of the invoice (the former being more common).

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

None

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

Supplier complaints should be directed to the business area who owns the relevant contract. Finance should then be notified of the complaint. Finance should investigate the complaint to understand whether there is merit in the complaint and where possible resolve the complaint. If the complaint cannot be resolved, legal should be engaged to provide support.

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

PAY.UK LIMITED is a UK-based organization that operates the UK's central payment systems, including Bacs, Faster Payments, and Cheque and Credit Clearing. It is responsible for processing over 8 billion transactions worth more than £6 trillion every year.

As part of its sustainability program, PAY.UK LIMITED aims to reduce its environmental impact by implementing green initiatives such as energy-efficient technology and reducing paper usage. They also prioritize ethical and responsible business practices, including fair treatment of employees and suppliers.

PAY.UK LIMITED offers a range of products and services to facilitate secure and efficient payments in the UK. These include Direct Debit, Direct Credit, and the Faster Payments Service, which enables near-instant transfers between bank accounts. They also provide a secure platform for the processing of cheques.

The key people at PAY.UK LIMITED include Paul Horlock, the CEO, and Yvonne Dhami, the Chair of the Board. They are supported by a team of experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the payments industry.

For more information on PAY.UK LIMITED and its services, you can visit their website at www.pay.uk. Their registered office address is 2 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YN, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£90,993,000
Net Worth
£52,394,000
Total Current Assets
£111,010,000
Total Current Liabilities
£56,859,000

Company Location