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Late Payment Interest Calculator UK

Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, you can charge business customers interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate on late invoices, plus fixed compensation of £40, £70 or £100. Enter the invoice amount and dates to see what you can claim.

Statutory interest applies to business-to-business debts only. Type the current Bank of England base rate.

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Questions

What's the late payment interest rate in the UK?

8% above the Bank of England base rate, for invoices to businesses.

How much compensation can I claim?

£40 for debts under £1,000, £70 from £1,000 to under £10,000, and £100 for £10,000 or more.

Can I charge interest to a private customer?

Statutory late payment interest doesn't apply to consumers.