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European Payment Report 2021

The European Payment Report (EPR) describes the impact late payments has on the development and growth among European businesses. The insights are based on a survey of more than 11,000 companies in 29 European countries, conducted between 25th of January and 16th of April 2021.

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Businesses are bruised but hungry for a new chapter of growth

Over the last 12 months, Covid-19 has brought many European businesses to their knees and executives foresee uncertainty for several years to come. However, regardless of the uncertainty created by the pandemic, European businesses are more enthusiastic about growth and the future than they have been for many years.

The payment gap has narrowed on the back of government support – but how long will it last?

Government support, in combination with the stricter payment terms described above, has supported liquidity and narrowed the payment gap in some countries.

Late payments remain a major concern

The risk of late and non-payments will grow as businesses reach the EU limits of state aid and as government support is withdrawn. Executives say late payments are hindering growth and sustainability; in some countries more than others.

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European Payment Report 2022

The European Payment Report (EPR) describes the impact late payments has on the development and growth among European businesses. The insights are based on a survey of more than 11,000 companies in 29 European countries, conducted between 17th of January and 13th of April 2022.

Insights – perspectives on credit management

News, insights and analysis on credit management, debt collection, late payment and more from Europe’s leading credit management group Intrum

Reports – research and expert analysis

As the undisputed market leader in our industry, we aim to be in the forefront of knowledge and insights about our industry, our clients and their customers. Based on our own immense data sources, surveys and publicly available data, Intrum produces a number of global and local reports. On a yearly basis Intrum publishes the European Payment Report and European Consumer Payment Report where we share insights in the impacts of late payment for businesses and consumers payment behaviour in Europe.