Fast Payer Awards 2024

“At bp, we collaborate with thousands of suppliers, agencies, and partners globally. We understand the importance of timely payments and are pleased to be recognized for our efforts in this area. Thank you!”

Federica Berra, Senior Vice President, Air bp.

“We have been a long-time champion for the prompt payment of SMEs, and so are pleased to have been recognised with this Fast Payer Award from Good Business Pays.

“With over one million small business customers, we know just how important fair and prompt payments are in unlocking the full potential of the nation’s hard-working businesses.”

Hannah Bernard, Head of Barclays Business Banking, Barclays

“At Capgemini, we recognise the importance of paying our suppliers promptly, as timely payments are essential for maintaining trusted business relationships and ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain – which is of vital importance in the fast-moving technology industry. We are very pleased to have been recognised with the ‘Fast Payer’ award, underscoring our commitment to supporting our suppliers, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are a crucial part of our network. As an organisation, we will continue to prioritise fostering a collaborative business environment to encourage mutual growth and success.”

Clive Hart, UK Legal Financial Director, Capgemini

“Since the commencement of the business 30 years ago, it has always been recognised relationships are key, and strong relationships are cemented by working within the agreed terms of your supply chain. This ensures they can assist you deliver great service to your customers which is key to not only our success but also ensuring  businesses remains sustainable. Paying a fair price in a timely manner is fundamental to the success of thousands of UK businesses and we are delighted to be recognised with a Fast Payer Award. Many thanks also go to our Finance Team for maintaining and delivering on prompt payments to suppliers!”

Donna Richards FCA, CEO, Carpenters Group

“The Financial Conduct Authority is proud to be recognised by ‘Good Business Pays’ and receive a Fast Payer Accreditation Award for 2024. We are committed to paying suppliers in a timely manner and our finance teams work closely with partners to ensure that this is achieved. We publish information related to payment practices and associated reporting on a bi-annual basis and the organisation closely monitors internal metrics on an ongoing basis so that we support our suppliers through early payment whenever we have the ability to do so.”

Craig Chapman, Financial Director, FCA

“We are delighted to be recognised with a Fast Payer award. We understand the vital role our suppliers play in helping us to deliver for our customers, which is why we strive to do our best to help their business by paying promptly.”

Adam Franklin, CEO, Greenergy Flexigrid Ltd

“Prompt payment is the bedrock of a good relationship with our suppliers and so we are really pleased to have been awarded the Good Business Pays Fast Payer Award for the second year in a row.”

Jo Goff, Chief Financial Officer, Morrisons. 

“Merseyrail has been proudly at the heart of the communities we serve for over twenty years and over that time we have worked alongside partners large and small. Where possible, we try to support the local supply chain to benefit the local economy, this includes using many local traders.

“We hold our suppliers in high regard and as a well run business this translates into ensure we pay them promptly. We know that in times of economic instability, many business have a shortage of working capital and being paid on time can have a huge impact on their business.

“We see this as simply being a responsible member of the business community and are delighted for this to be recognised once again, receiving the Good Business Pays Fast Payer Award”

Chris Maher, Chief Financial Officer, Merseyrail