Fast Payer Awards 2025

“I’m delighted that Amazon has been recognised with a 2025 Fast Payer Award for the third year in a row. Timely payments are vital for the businesses we work with across the UK, and we’re committed to being a reliable partner as they grow.” 

John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager, Amazon

“Amey is delighted to be recognised once again by Good Business Pays for our efficient payment of suppliers. We recognise our suppliers are key to our success and as a responsible company want to ensure they always have confidence in Amey as a trusted company to work with.” 

Andrew Nelson, Chief Financial Officer, Amey plc

“AXA UK is proud to be recognized as a Fast Payer for the fourth year in a row, this reflects our commitment to supporting our suppliers and partners with fast and fair payments. We believe that timely payments not only strengthen our relationships with suppliers but also contributes to a healthy supply chain. We remain dedicated to upholding these values and continuing to support our partners and the wider community.” 

Mary Hetherington, Group Property & Procurement Director,  AXA UK

“We are absolutely thrilled that our commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has again been acknowledged with the prestigious Fast Payer Award from Good Business Pays. As a longstanding advocate for the prompt payment of SMEs, this recognition is a testament to our dedication to this cause. With nearly one million small business customers, we understand the critical importance of fair and timely payments to the nation’s hard-working entrepreneurs. Together, we can keep driving positive change and foster a thriving environment for SMEs.”

Abdul Qureshi, Head of Business Banking, Barclays Bank Plc

“We are very pleased to be recognised again for being a prompt payer. We work with a wide range of suppliers who provide us with everything from food and drinks to health and safety equipment, utilities, medical supplies and much more. As part of our Environmental Sustainability Strategy, it’s also important to us that we partner with businesses close to our homes and our local communities. We totally understand that prompt payment can make a real difference to their cash flow and financial stability.” 

Tom Lyons, Managing Director of Black Swan Care Group

“At Bauer Media, we believe that paying suppliers promptly is not just good business—it’s the right thing to do. We’re proud to be recognised with a 2025 Fast Payer Award by Good Business Pays, and we remain committed to supporting the small businesses, freelancers and contractors who help drive our industry forward.” 

Anna Partington, Chief Financial Officer, Bauer Media Group

“At DACB, we believe that paying our suppliers promptly is not only good business practice but a reflection of our respect for the people and organisations we work with.  Fair and fast payments help us build strong relationships and trust with our suppliers and that, in turn, enables us to deliver the best possible service to our clients.”

Claire Chellam, Chief Financial Officer, DAC Beachcroft LLP

“We are delighted to once again be a recipient of a Fast Payer Accreditation Award in 2025.  At Simplyhealth we pride ourselves on respecting our suppliers by paying them in line with the agreed terms. Having strong values and a meaningful culture that translates into positive customer behaviours and bringing these values to life is why, for the six months to June 2025, we have been able to pay over 98% of supplier invoices within 30 days.  Simplyhealth is committed to improving access to healthcare for all in the UK  and we fully recognise the importance of our suppliers in consistently being able to deliver excellent service for our customers.” 

Chris Cale, Head of Finance Operations & Systems, Simplyhealth/Denplan

“We’re so proud that eurochange has been recognised with a 2025 Fast Payer Award in the Good Business Pays Awards. As a business built around making money simple and convenient, we know how important it is for our partners and suppliers to be paid on time, every time. Reflecting the standards we hold ourselves to and the trust we work hard to build and maintain across all our relationships, this award means a great deal to us.”

Charles Stewart, Managing Director, eurochange

“We are pleased to be recognized for our commitment to supporting the small businesses and freelancers essential to our industry. Timely payment is crucial to smaller businesses, and we believe in fair terms that foster strong relationships with our contributors, especially the talented freelancers who support HarperCollins. Thank you to our finance team for their efforts and to Good Business Pays for this recognition.” 

David Alford, Chief Financial Officer, HarperCollins Publishers

“We are truly delighted to learn that ITC Infotech Ltd will be receiving the 2025 Fast Payer Award from Good Business Pays. It is a proud moment for us, especially as this marks the second consecutive year we have been honoured with this recognition. At ITC Infotech, we are deeply committed to responsible and ethical business practices, and timely payments to our suppliers and partners are a cornerstone of that ethos. We believe prompt payments are not only sound financial discipline but also a meaningful way to support the small and micro-businesses that drive innovation and resilience across the ecosystem. We are honoured to be recognised among a select group of companies leading by example, and I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to your team and the Good Business Pays initiative for championing this important cause.” 

Karan Shukla, Director of Finance, ITC Infotech

“The future of the UK is dependent on a thriving business sector, especially small and medium size businesses which are the engine of UK economic activity. As a business that prides itself on doing the right thing, the prompt payment of our suppliers is key for us to continue supporting our customers, but also to support those businesses which supply Hodge. It’s great to be honoured alongside many household names as part of the Good Business Pays Fast Payer Awards to recognise those businesses which pay suppliers efficiently, not only because it’s the right thing but to help drive the engine of the UK economy.” 

David Landen, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Hodge Bank Ltd

“We’re proud to be recognised by Good Business Pays with the Fast Payer Award for the second-year running. Prompt, fair payment isn’t just good practice,  it keeps cash flowing for our suppliers, many of whom are SMEs that play a vital role in the Liverpool City Region economy. This recognition also belongs to our finance, procurement and operational teams who make on‑time payments part of how we run Merseyrail every day. We’ll keep setting high standards on responsible payment and transparency across our supply chain because it’s simply the right way to do business.” 

Chris Maher, Chief Financial Officer, Merseyrail

“Our suppliers are essential partners in helping us serve great food at a great price to customers across the UK & Ireland. We’re proud to be recognised once again for our commitment to paying promptly, with suppliers typically paid within eight days. Strong partnerships underpin our growth, and we take seriously our responsibility to support the businesses that are the backbone of the economy.”

Laura Henderson, Vice-President, Supply Chain, McDonald’s UK & Ireland 

“Getting paid quickly is important for businesses and especially SMEs.   NatWest Group is delighted to win another Fast Payers Award for 2025.  We are proud to be Britain’s biggest bank for business.  We open more accounts for start ups and lend to more businesses than any other bank.  And the support we give small businesses through our Accelerators and helpful services like the accounting software FreeAgent really sets us apart.  We know we have such play such an important role to play in helping business and the UK economy grow and grow.” 

James Holian, Chief Customer & Operations Officer, NatWest Group

“As the bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, we know first-hand how vital prompt payments are for SMEs. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any growing business, and being paid on time can make the difference between seizing a new opportunity or falling behind. At OakNorth, we take pride in setting the standard – paying our suppliers promptly and treating them with the same respect and fairness we expect from our partners. We’re therefore delighted to be recognised for these efforts, reinforcing our commitment to doing business in the right way and supporting the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Rajesh Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Oaknorth Bank

“Late payments aren’t just bad for suppliers – they’re a concern for investors too. Poor payment practices can increase a company’s operating costs and damage goodwill amongst their suppliers and customers, as well as potentially signalling wider governance and financial health concerns.  This is why Railpen takes this issue seriously. As active stewards of capital, and one of the UK’s largest scheme investors, we see fair and fast payment practices as integral to the long-term financial performance of the companies we invest in. To support our engagement on this material issue, we also took the step a few years ago of embedding expectations around timely supplier payments into our Global Voting Policy. We always try to practise what we preach. Thanks to the excellent work of our Finance and Procurement teams, we’re delighted to be recognised again this year as a Fast Payer, reflecting our commitment to these principles both in our own right, and as a major investor in UK companies.”

Caroline Escott, Head of Investment Stewardship and Co-Head of Sustainable Ownership, Railpen

“We are really proud to be part of the Fast Payer award scheme. It’s great to be recognised for something that matters to all of us at Reclaim Fund by treating our suppliers with respect and paying them promptly.” 

Paul Singleton, Chief Financial Officer, Reclaim Fund Ltd

“At Riddingtons, we believe that fast and fair payments are the foundation of strong business relationships. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the most compliant companies in the payroll sector and remain committed to setting the standard for responsible payment practices.”

Holly Mitchell, Head of Operations, Riddingtons CIS Ltd

“SPW is proud to be a responsible business and prompt payment to our suppliers is one of our core commitments towards building a better future for business and society”

Joel Ripley, Chief Financial Officer. Schroders Personal Wealth

“As an Employee Owned Business we recognise the importance of cashflow to small businesses and do everything we can to support our partners, both in terms of offering shorter payment terms but also in ensuring that we pay invoices as quickly as possible.”

Gareth Morgan, Group Financial Controller, Shaw Healthcare Ltd

“At Standard Chartered, paying suppliers promptly is a non-negotiable part of how we do business. Being recognised again by Good Business Pays reflects our ‘here for good’ commitment to fairness, reliability and strong partnerships across our supply chain.”

Darren Ellis, Chief Financial Officer, Europe and Americas, Standard Chartered

“At Stanmore Contractors, we believe that paying suppliers promptly is fundamental to building trust and ensuring a healthy, sustainable supply chain. We’re proud to be recognised by Good Business Pays for doing what we consider simply the right thing.”

Raj Manak, Managing Director, Stanmore Contractors Ltd

“We’re proud to receive the 2025 Fast Payer Award from Good Business Pays. With nearly a hundred thousand SMEs using our business bank accounts every day, we understand only too well how for business owners, contractors and the self-employed, late payments can be disruptive, stressful and a drain on their time and energy. Providing fair and prompt payment should be the default position for larger organisations like ours, and while we’re delighted to get this recognition, we also acknowledge the role these awards play in highlighting an all-too-common frustration that entrepreneurs face.”

Andrea Melville, Chief Executive Officer, The Co-operative Bank

“Woodland Group is proud to partner with businesses around the world to deliver reliable and sustainable supply chain solutions. We understand the importance of strong partnerships and timely payments, and we’re grateful for this recognition of our ongoing commitment.” 

Chris Watts FCA, Group Finance Director, Woodland Group Ltd