Apply for a trade account

If your business finds itself in regular need of packaging supplies, why not apply to open a trade account with Macfarlane Packaging? We serve businesses of all sizes, offer a wide range of packaging solutions and can even offer credit accounts subject to status.

 
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Why sign up?

 

Signing up for a trade account with Macfarlane Packaging is quick and easy, and allows you to access a host of benefits. 

Custom Priced Products – These are visible when you log in to your trade account.

Stay in the Loop – Be the first to hear of new products and services from Macfarlane Packaging.

Receive Exclusive Promotions – We treat our trade account holders to special promotions as a thank you for signing up.

Dedicated Account Manager – Sign up and you will be designated a member of the Macfarlane team to provide you with exceptional customer service.

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Help & FAQs
Yes, you can apply for a trade account with Macfarlane Packaging.

Online / web trade accounts - if you are buying from our website and are a business representative that spends at least £500 a year on packaging, you can register for an online trade account with us. Signing up for our trade account is quick and easy and will allow you to access a host of benefits including trade pricing, exclusive promotions and support from a dedicated account manager.

Credit accounts/terms – all our customers can apply for credit terms! Whether you buy online or via one of our regional distribution centres, you will need to complete a credit check form. This is then reviewed by our finance department. Subject to approval, you will be given a credit facility to buy “on account” up to your agreed credit limit. If you buy online, your credit limit can be made available to you as a payment method at checkout. 

E-trading accounts – if you’re buying for multiple sites, want to integrate ordering with your systems or want to buy custom products online, our e-trading platform may be for you.  You gain a 24/7 access to all your packaging needs, including the ability to place orders, view your order history, invoices and monitoring your packaging material usage. If you would like to sign up, speak to your account manager.
Yes, you can apply for credit terms!

Whether you buy online or via one of our regional distribution centres, you will need to complete a credit check form.

This is then reviewed by our finance department. Subject to approval, you will be given a credit facility to buy “on account” up to your agreed credit limit. If you buy online, your credit limit can be made available to you as a payment method at checkout. 
Once your order has been delivered, we’ll automatically send an invoice to you via email. 

You can also request or view historic invoices: 

  • If you buy packaging directly from our website, you will be able to view and download your invoice(s) from your online account.

  • If you use our e-trading platform, your invoices will automatically appear on your account. You can also request for them to be sent to you via email.

  • If you’re purchasing via our local branches, you can contact them to request a copy of a past invoice. 


If you are one of our regional distribution centre / local branch customers, you can opt for consolidated invoicing. This is where we send you get one invoice per month for all deliveries. 
This will depend on how you place your order with us.

If you buy packaging directly from our website, you will be able to view and download your invoice(s) from your online account. 

If you use our e-trading platform, your invoices will automatically appear on your account. You can also request for them to be sent to you via email. 

If you’re purchasing via our local branches, you can contact them to request a copy of a past invoice.