SCOTTISH WIDOWS SERVICES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
95Excellent
0.2vs last year
#520 in UK
#111 in Financial Services
#31 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC189975
Registered Address
69 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8YF
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,873
Turnover
£990,626,000
EBITDA
£43,154,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
29 September 1998
Nature of Business
66290 - Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
Industries
Financial Services
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
93%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms5%

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: 2024-07-30
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 202530 Jul 20251292%5%3%10%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20251590%7%3%8%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20241493%4%2%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20241393%4%3%5%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20231294%4%2%6%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20221888%7%5%10%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20211788%8%4%10%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20202185%8%7%12%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20202388%6%6%10%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20191887%9%4%11%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20192383%9%8%12%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20182872%15%13%25%

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

Standard payment terms are 30 days after receipt of a correct, undisputed, timely provided and properly due VAT invoice. In some circumstances, Scottish Widows Services Limited agrees appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and abides by those terms based on the timely submission of valid invoices.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Invoice Receipt Date We are currently only able to record the date of receipt of invoices for circa 65% of reportable invoices in this report. Where the date we receive an invoice is not available, we have reported on the date of the invoice itself, as we consider this the most justifiable alternative. Unknown payment terms For certain suppliers, our systems do not currently capture details of the payment terms in place under qualifying contracts with those suppliers. Therefore, for the purposes of reporting on our payment statistics for those qualifying contracts, we have assumed that all payments under those contracts are due within 30 days of the date of receipt of the invoice, which reflects our most commonly used contractual payment terms. Discrepancy between contracting entity and paying entity Our payment statistics include some payments made by Scottish Widows Services Limited where, although we are not the contracting entity for the relevant qualifying contract, the services have been received and paid for by Scottish Widows Services Limited. Sufficient link to the UK Our payment statistics may include some payments made to non-UK entities where we have been unable to ascertain whether the contract has a sufficient link to the UK to meet the criteria for reporting. It is not Scottish Widows Services Limited policy to differentiate supplier payment terms based on supplier jurisdiction and our payment practices for non-UK entities are representative of those followed for UK entities.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Suppliers can raise queries with their appointed managers in the first instance. They can also contact the dedicated accounts payable team (LloydsInvoiceEnquiries@Lloydsbanking.com). Such contacts would generally seek to deal with any disputes promptly (involving other senior contacts, as needed), in accordance with the terms of the contract.

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

SCOTTISH WIDOWS SERVICES LIMITED is a financial services company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 1815 and has a long history of providing reliable and trusted financial services to its customers.

The company offers a wide range of products and services including pensions, investments, savings, and insurance. They also have a strong focus on sustainability and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes a commitment to using renewable energy sources and reducing their carbon footprint.

One of their key sustainability programs is their partnership with the Woodland Trust, where they have pledged to plant over 2 million trees by 2022. They also have a recycling program in place and have reduced their use of single-use plastics in their offices.

The company is led by CEO Antonio Lorenzo, who has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is supported by a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Customers can contact SCOTTISH WIDOWS SERVICES LIMITED through their website, which also provides access to their online services and resources. The company's registered office address is located at 25 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HN, United Kingdom.

In summary, SCOTTISH WIDOWS SERVICES LIMITED is a well-established financial services company with a strong commitment to sustainability. They offer a variety of products and services to meet the financial needs of their customers and are led by a team of experienced professionals. Their dedication to sustainability sets them apart from other companies in the industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£235,750,000
Net Worth
£168,151,000
Total Current Assets
£235,750,000
Total Current Liabilities
£156,297,000

Company Location