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Early Payment Discount Calculator
The early payment discount calculator turns a supplier's early-payment offer (such as 2/10 net 30) into two numbers you can act on: the ringgit discount you would capture, and the annualised return of paying early instead of at the net date. If the annualised return beats your cost of capital, taking the discount usually makes sense.
A '2% discount for paying 20 days early' sounds small, but annualised it can be a double-digit return on your cash — often far more than the bank pays. This calculator converts any early-payment offer into an annualised percentage so you can compare it fairly against the cost of your own money.
What this calculator asks for
- Invoice amount (RM)
- Early-payment discount (%)
- Pay within (discount period) (days)
- Net payment term (days)
How it works
- Discount amount = invoice amount × early-payment discount rate.
- Amount payable if taken early = invoice amount − discount amount.
- Days paid early = net payment term − discount period.
- Annualised return = [discount rate ÷ (100 − discount rate)] × (365 ÷ days paid early), shown as a percentage to compare against your cost of capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2/10 net 30 mean?
It means you may take a 2% discount if you pay within 10 days; otherwise the full amount is due in 30 days. The '2' is the discount rate, '10' the discount period, and '30' the net term. This calculator works for any such offer — just enter the rate, discount period and net term.
Why look at the annualised return?
Because a small percentage over a short period is a large return over a year. Taking 2% to pay 20 days early is roughly a 37% annualised return — usually far above your borrowing cost or deposit rate. Annualising lets you compare the discount fairly against the return on holding your cash.
When should I not take the discount?
When cash is tight and paying early would force expensive borrowing or risk your liquidity, or when the annualised return is below your true cost of capital. The calculator gives you the annualised figure; the decision then depends on your own cash position and cost of funds.
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