§ STANDARD / TRADE Card account, vs. trade account.
Both buy the same parts from the same network. The difference is how your business pays,
who can order, and how it's controlled.
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Pay-as-you-go
Card account
How you pay
Card, upfrontEvery order paid by card at checkout, before the part ships.
On termsPay 30, 60 or 90 days after invoice, once approved. Card still available as a fallback.
Cash flow
Out nowCash leaves the business the moment you order.
Up to 90 daysKeep working capital in the business while parts arrive.
Who can order
One loginA single account, usually a shared card. No structure.
Whole teamUnlimited requesters and approvers under one organisation.
Spend control
NoneNo limits, no sign-off — whoever has the card can buy.
Limits + approvalPer-approver spending limits and an approval step on every order.
Invoicing
Per receiptA separate card receipt for every order to reconcile.
One per monthConsolidated, VAT-ready statement, auto-collected on the due date.
Getting started
InstantAdd a card and order straight away.
~48 hBusiness verification and a credit decision, usually within two working days.