UK Late Payment Fee Calculator | Paidnice

UK Late Payment & Interest Calculator

Calculate statutory interest and compensation fees on overdue invoices

Under The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, UK businesses are legally entitled to:

  • Statutory interest of 8% plus the Bank of England base rate for business-to-business transactions
  • Compensation for recovery costs (£40, £70, or £100 depending on the debt amount)
  • The right to claim interest from the day payment becomes overdue

Learn more about Late Payment legislation on GOV.UK

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The statutory interest rate is 8% plus the Bank of England base rate

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Statutory amounts
Amount of debt What you can charge
Up to £999.99£40
£1,000 to £9,999.99£70
£10,000 or more£100
Custom amount

Invoice Details

Invoice 1
(or today's date if not paid yet)
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