Free Letter to a Supplier Requesting Credit Terms Template
Use this free template to formally request trade credit terms from a supplier. Copy and customise it to suit your business and the supplier relationship.
LETTER TO SUPPLIER: REQUEST FOR CREDIT TERMS
Date: [Date]
From: [Your company name] [Your registered address] [Phone] | [Email] Company number: [Number]
To: [Supplier company name] [Supplier address] Attn: [Credit Controller / Accounts Team]
Dear [Recipient name],
RE: Application for Trade Credit Terms [Account number: [if existing]]
We are writing to formally request that you extend trade credit terms to our company for our ongoing and future purchases from you.
1. About Our Business
- Company name: [Full legal name]
- Registered address: [Address]
- Company number: [Number]
- Business type: [Limited company / Partnership / Sole trader]
- Years trading: [Number]
- Industry: [Industry]
- Annual turnover (approximate): [Currency and amount]
2. Existing Trading Relationship
We have been purchasing from [Supplier name] since [Date or approximate period]. Our typical monthly spend is approximately [Currency and amount], and we anticipate this remaining stable or growing over the next [12] months.
3. Credit Terms Requested
We respectfully request the following:
- Credit limit: [Currency and amount]
- Payment terms: [Net 30 / Net 60 / Other] days from invoice date
- Statement frequency: [Monthly / Other]
4. References and Supporting Information
We can provide (on request):
- Two trade references from existing suppliers who currently extend us credit
- Our bank reference: [Bank name and contact details]
- Recent financial statements (audited or management accounts) for the past [12-24] months
5. Authorised Purchasers
The following individuals are authorised to place orders and approve invoices on this account:
- [Name], [Position], [Email]
- [Name], [Position], [Email]
We confirm that our company is in good financial standing and we are committed to settling all invoices within the agreed terms. Please confirm in writing whether you are able to extend the credit terms requested, or let us know what additional information you require.
We look forward to building a productive long-term trading relationship.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name] [Your position] [Company name]
[Signature]
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