Trade Account

Apply for a TROPAC credit account.

A TROPAC trade credit account gives your business 30-day payment terms, consolidated invoicing and priority PAC support. Applications are processed through our secure CreditorWatch portal — typically approved within 2 business days.

Apply online via CreditorWatch

Secure application portal · Takes approx. 10 minutes

Credit application portal

Apply now through CreditorWatch

Our credit application is hosted on CreditorWatch — a secure, bank-grade platform used by thousands of Australian businesses. Your details are encrypted and never shared.

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How it works

Four steps to your trade account.

Step 01

Complete your application

Fill in your business details, trading history and references via the CreditorWatch portal. Takes approximately 10 minutes.

~10 minutes
Step 02

Credit assessment

Our team and CreditorWatch review your application. We may contact you or your trade references to complete the assessment.

1–2 business days
Step 03

Account approved

You'll receive a confirmation email with your credit limit and account terms. Your TROPAC account is ready to use immediately.

Email confirmation
Step 04

Order on 30-day terms

Place orders online or through your PAC with 30-day payment terms. Consolidated monthly invoicing available for eligible accounts.

Terms from day one
Before you start

What you'll need to apply.

The application takes about 10 minutes to complete. Having these details ready before you start will speed up the process and help ensure a smooth assessment.

Business details

Legal business name, ABN/ACN, trading name, registered address and primary contact details.

Two trade references

Contact names and phone numbers for two existing supplier accounts — they may be contacted as part of the assessment.

Accounts payable contact

The name and email address of the person responsible for payments at your business.

Estimated monthly spend

An approximate monthly spend with TROPAC — used to set your initial credit limit.

Authorised signatory

Name and title of the person authorised to accept credit terms on behalf of the business (director, owner or financial controller).

Account types

Standard 30-day or project terms.

Project & procurement

Project / EPC account

Extended terms for project-based procurement — EPC contractors, government and institutional buyers placing project-tied orders. Discuss terms with your PAC before applying.

Extended project terms (on application)
PO-based ordering
Project-coded invoicing
Dedicated PAC & account manager
Frequently asked questions

Credit application FAQs

  • Most applications are assessed within 1–2 business days of submission. If your trade references are responsive and your details are complete, you may receive approval sooner. You'll receive an email confirmation once your account is approved.
  • Initial credit limits are set based on your application, trading history and reference checks. Your estimated monthly spend is a guide. If your business needs a higher limit over time, contact your PAC — limits can be reviewed and increased for established accounts.
  • Yes. Existing TROPAC customers can apply for a credit account at any time through the same CreditorWatch portal. There's no need to close your existing account — your order history is retained and your new credit terms apply to all future orders once approved.
  • Yes. CreditorWatch is an ASIC-registered credit reporting body used by thousands of Australian businesses. The application is encrypted and your details are used only for credit assessment purposes. TROPAC does not store your financial details — they are managed by CreditorWatch in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
  • Yes — sole traders can apply for a TROPAC credit account. You will need your ABN and personal trade references. Credit limits for sole traders are assessed on the same basis as company applications. Contact your PAC if you have questions before applying.
  • If your application is unsuccessful, you can continue to order from TROPAC using standard payment methods (EFT, credit card). We encourage you to contact your PAC to discuss your situation — in many cases a lower initial credit limit or a secured terms arrangement can be worked out as a starting point.
Need help?

Talk to your Product Application Consultant.

Your PAC can walk you through the application, advise on account type and help with any questions before you apply. We're across QLD/NT, NSW/ACT and VIC/SA/TAS.