BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
96Excellent
2.0vs last year
#435 in UK
#86 in Financial Services
#25 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC327000
Registered Address
The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ
Status
Active
Employee Count
22
Turnover
£12,543,000,000
EBITDA
£306,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
17 September 2007
Nature of Business
64191 - Banks
Industries
Financial Services
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
12 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 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 20251393%6%1%8%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20251297%2%1%3%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20241295%4%1%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20241197%2%1%3%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20231495%4%1%6%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20221294%4%2%6%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20211491%6%3%8%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20203169%22%9%24%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20202675%20%5%19%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20192384%10%6%14%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20191396%2%2%3%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20181493%4%3%6%

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, Bank of Scotland Plc 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. Maximum

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 43% 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 Bank of Scotland Plc where, although we are not the contracting entity for the relevant qualifying contract, the services have been received and paid for by Bank of Scotland Plc. 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 Bank of Scotland Plc 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

Bank of Scotland PLC is a leading commercial and retail bank in the United Kingdom, founded in 1695. It is a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group and has a strong presence in Scotland, with branches across the country.

The bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to its customers, including personal and business banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and insurance. It also provides investment and wealth management services.

Bank of Scotland PLC is committed to sustainability and has a strong sustainability program in place. It has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its use of renewable energy sources. The bank also focuses on supporting local communities and charities through various initiatives and partnerships.

The key people at Bank of Scotland PLC include the Chief Executive Officer, António Horta-Osório, and the Chairman, Robin Budenberg. The bank has a dedicated team of employees who are committed to providing excellent customer service and contributing to the bank's sustainability goals.

Customers can contact Bank of Scotland PLC through its website or by visiting one of its many branches. The bank's registered office address is The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ, United Kingdom.

In summary, Bank of Scotland PLC is a well-established bank with a strong focus on sustainability and providing a wide range of financial products and services to its customers. With its dedicated team and commitment to sustainability, the bank continues to be a leading player in the UK banking industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,004,000,000
Net Worth
£15,586,000,000
Total Current Assets
£317,455,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£303,222,000,000

Company Location