STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

PaymentCheck Score 2025
100Excellent
vs last year
#85 in UK
#13 in Financial Services
#38 in London

Company Information

Company Number
ZC000018
Registered Address
1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD
Status
Active
Employee Count
66
Turnover
£13,000,000
EBITDA
£3,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Unregistered company
Nature of Business
64191 - Banks
Industries
Financial Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
7 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
99%
31-60 Days
1%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

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: 2025-07-21
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 202521 Jul 2025799%1%0%0%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202421 Jan 2025799%1%0%0%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202426 Jul 2024699%1%0%0%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202319 Jan 2024899%1%0%1%
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 202311 Sept 2023798%2%0%2%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202209 Aug 2022998%2%0%3%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202124 Aug 20211397%3%0%3%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202024 Aug 20211398%2%0%2%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202027 Jul 2020998%2%0%2%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 2020797%2%0%3%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20182773%13%14%19%

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 Chartered Bank (‘SCB’) seeks to agree appropriate payment terms with each supplier, with the payment period ranging from between 30 to 60 days from receipt of a valid invoice. The most common payment terms agreed with suppliers is 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice. In the absence of agreed payment terms with the supplier, the payment terms of SCB include a payment period of 45 days from receipt of a valid invoice.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Invoices shall describe the services and any other products supplied in sufficient detail so that tax (including, but not limited to, import or custom duties, service tax or withholding tax) is charged correctly. Invoices are required to quote the Bank’s 10 digit Purchase Order (PO) reference number generated from the bank’s procurement system for purchasing goods and services where applicable. Suppliers are requested to submit electronic format invoices by email to APUeInvoice.UK@sc.com.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

The standard Contractual Agreement of SCB outlines the Dispute Resolution process. A party claiming that a dispute has arisen in relation to the Contractual Agreement must notify the Authorised Representative of the other party to the dispute giving details of the dispute. If any dispute arising out of the Contractual Agreement remains unresolved for five Working Days from the date on which the notice setting out the nature of the dispute is served by one party on the other, either party may request a meeting within a further five Working Days between senior personnel (as notified by each party to the other for this purpose) who shall have power to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved under this procedure either party shall be free to pursue alternative action in respect of that dispute.

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

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international banking group, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The bank has a presence in over 60 countries and serves customers in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The bank offers a wide range of banking services to its customers, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and corporate and institutional banking. It also has a strong focus on sustainability and has a dedicated sustainability program in place.

The sustainability program of Standard Chartered Bank aims to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental development of the communities it operates in. The bank has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact and has implemented various initiatives to promote sustainable practices within the organization.

In terms of products and services, Standard Chartered Bank offers a range of sustainable financing options, such as green loans and sustainable trade finance, to support its clients in their sustainability efforts. It also has a variety of sustainable investment products for its customers.

The bank is led by a team of experienced and dedicated individuals, including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bill Winters, and Chairman, José Viñals. It also has a strong presence of diverse and talented individuals on its Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

For more information on Standard Chartered Bank's sustainability program, products, and services, individuals can visit their website at www.sc.com. The registered office address of the bank is 1 Basinghall Avenue, London EC2V 5DD, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£42,102,149,641
Net Worth
£24,101,816,364
Total Current Assets
£452,808,698,550
Total Current Liabilities
£429,660,889,851

Company Location