Invoice Discounting

Fast, flexible access to your cashflow

At GIFCO, we understand that waiting weeks—or even months—for invoices to be paid can put pressure on your business. Invoice discounting helps you unlock the value of unpaid invoices by advancing a percentage of their worth (typically 70–90%) straight away. This means you can access the working capital you need to cover day-to-day costs, manage payroll, or fund future growth—without waiting for customers to settle up.

With invoice discounting, you stay in full control. You manage your own sales ledger and client relationships, and because the facility is confidential, your customers won’t know finance is in place. Once the invoice is paid, the balance (minus lender fees) is released back to you.

How Invoice Discounting Works

You raise and issue your invoice as normal.

Details are shared with your finance provider.

A percentage of the invoice value is advanced to you immediately.

You remain responsible for credit control and collections.

Once your customer pays, the remaining balance (less fees) is released

Invoice Discounting VS Factoring

Both options help free up cash tied in invoices, but with discounting:

You keep things confidential – your customers remain unaware.

You stay in control – collections and credit management remain with you

With factoring, the lender steps in to handle collections on your behalf, which can make the arrangement visible to your customers.

Why Choose Invoice Discounting?

Immediate access to working capital

Smooths cashflow and reduces payment delays

Customers remain unaware (confidential facility)

You keep control of your sales ledger and client relationships

If you are unsure, please give one of our helpful team a call

Is Invoice Discounting Right For You?

Invoice discounting is often a great fit if:

Your credit control processes are strong

You have low levels of bad debt

Your customers typically pay on 30+ day terms

Your business meets the minimum turnover requirements

Discounting is usually better suited to established businesses. If you prefer the lender to manage collections, invoice factoring may be more appropriate.

Who Can Apply Invoice Discounting ?

B2B businesses raising invoices for goods or services

Companies with turnover of £50,000+ per year

Suitable for SMEs through to larger corporates

At GIFCO, our focus is always on compliance, transparency, and making sure you get access to the right solution for your business.

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