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Opening New Credit Account

This document template is used to formally open a new credit account for a client, outlining the agreed terms and conditions. It is used by businesses when extending credit facilities to customers.

Updated 15d ago
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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{company_phone}}

Email: {{company_email}}

Website: {{company_website}}

Date

{{date}}

Credit Account Application

This letter serves to confirm the opening of a new credit account for the applicant detailed below, effective from {{effective_date}}.

**Applicant/Customer Details:**

Company Name: {{customer_company_name}}

Registration Number: {{customer_registration_number}}

Physical Address: {{customer_address}}

Postal Address: {{customer_postal_address}}

Contact Person: {{customer_contact_person}}

Contact Number: {{customer_contact_number}}

Email Address: {{customer_email_address}}

Credit Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions govern the use of the credit account:

1. **Credit Limit:** A credit limit of {{credit_limit_currency}} {{credit_limit_amount}} has been approved for this account.

2. **Payment Terms:** All invoices are due for payment within {{payment_days}} days from the date of invoice. Payments shall be made in {{currency}}.

3. **Interest on Overdue Accounts:** A monthly interest rate of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% will be charged on all overdue amounts.

4. **Statement Frequency:** Statements of account will be issued {{statement_frequency}}.

5. **Change of Details:** The customer is required to notify {{company_name}} in writing of any changes to their company details, including address, contact information, or ownership.

6. **Right to Revoke Credit:** {{company_name}} reserves the right to review, alter, or revoke credit facilities at any time without prior notice if the customer breaches any of these terms and conditions or if their financial standing deteriorates.

7. **Governing Law:** This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}.

Authorised Purchasers

Only the following individuals are authorised to place orders on this credit account:

1. {{authorised_purchaser_1_name}} (Position: {{authorised_purchaser_1_position}})

2. {{authorised_purchaser_2_name}} (Position: {{authorised_purchaser_2_position}})

Please notify us immediately in writing of any changes to the list of authorised purchasers.

Acknowledgement and Acceptance

By signing below, the customer acknowledges and accepts the credit terms and conditions outlined in this document.

Customer Representative Name: {{customer_representative_name}}

Customer Representative Position: {{customer_representative_position}}

Customer Representative Signature: ___________________________

Date: {{customer_signature_date}}

For Office Use Only

Account Number: {{account_number}}

Approved By: {{approver_name}}

Date Approved: {{approval_date}}

Signature

Yours faithfully,

___________________________

{{company_name}}

{{authorised_signatory_name}}

{{authorised_signatory_position}}

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