Business Delivery Account -- Trade Pricing, Net 30 Terms, and VAT Invoicing
A Giant Van trade account gives your business priority scheduling, volume discounts up to 25%, a dedicated account manager, monthly VAT invoicing, and net 30 payment terms. It is a proper B2B delivery service built for dealers, retailers, and trade operations that book regularly.
Whether you need four deliveries a month or fifty, a trade account replaces one-off booking admin with a structured delivery partnership.
Trade Account vs Standard Booking
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| Feature | Standard Booking | Trade Account |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Standard rates | Volume discounts up to 25% |
| Payment | Pay at booking | Monthly invoicing, net 30 terms |
| VAT | Included in price | Separate VAT invoice for reclaim |
| Booking | Online or phone | Priority booking + dedicated portal |
| Support | General customer service | Named account manager |
| Scheduling | Standard availability | Priority scheduling windows |
| Reporting | Basic confirmations | Monthly usage and spend reports |
| Insurance | Standard cover | Enhanced trade cover options |
Who Our Trade Account Is For
Giant Van trade accounts are used by businesses across the UK that need a reliable, repeatable delivery partner — not a one-off booking service.
Furniture Dealers and Retailers
Our furniture dealer delivery covers collection from warehouse, showroom, or workshop and delivery to private customers UK-wide. Assembly, placement, and returns handling all available. Your account manager coordinates scheduling around your sales cycle. See our furniture delivery service.
Antique and Art Dealers
Our antique dealer delivery offers specialist two-person handling, custom crating, and enhanced cover for high-value consignments. Collection from auction rooms, white-glove delivery to buyers, storage between sales. Full protection for fragile items. See fragile and high-value items and antique and fine art transport.
Man and Van Dealers
If you are searching for man van dealers near you that offer proper business accounts, Giant Van provides exactly that — the same dealer delivery service applies to man van dealers near me and nationwide partners alike. Trade clients get access to a network of professional two-person van crews, priority scheduling, and dealer-rate pricing — structured as a genuine business-to-business delivery service rather than a consumer booking. See our man and van service overview.
Property Developers and Landlords
Bulk bookings across multiple properties. Flexible scheduling around tenant move-in dates. Clearance, disposal, and white-glove delivery all on account. Priority access during peak completion periods.
Retailers and E-Commerce Businesses
Branded delivery experience with white-label options. Customer notification and live tracking. Assembly and installation. Returns collection and processing. Straightforward monthly invoicing for your accounts team.
Auction Houses
Our auction house delivery covers pre-auction collection from vendors and post-auction delivery to winning bidders across the UK. Storage between auction cycles. Specialist handling for high-value lots. We work with major auction houses in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Office Furniture Suppliers
Bulk desk, chair, and fit-out deliveries — the same furniture dealer delivery network that handles retail showrooms scales for office furniture suppliers too. After-hours and weekend installation. Old furniture removal and recycling. Multi-floor distribution with stair and lift teams. See our office removals capability.
Trade Account Benefits
Priority Booking
Trade account holders receive priority scheduling ahead of standard customers. Same-day and next-day slots are reserved for business clients. Your account manager holds capacity for you, especially during busy periods. See same-day delivery options.
Volume Discounts
Save more as you book more — our volume discount delivery tiers apply automatically based on your rolling 3-month average volume. See the tier breakdown below.
VAT Invoicing
Monthly VAT-compliant invoices with itemised breakdown, your VAT registration number, and full service descriptions — formatted for straightforward accountancy and VAT reclaim.
Dedicated Account Manager
Your single named contact for booking coordination, pricing queries, issue resolution, monthly performance reviews, and service recommendations. No holding queues. No re-explaining your business each time.
Monthly Reporting
Clear monthly reports on usage, routes, delivery performance, and cost trends — so your accounts and operations teams always have the full picture. See what's included below.
Volume Discount Tiers
Tiered pricing based on your monthly booking volume — contact us for current rates and your tier.
What's in Your Monthly Report
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| Report | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Usage summary | Bookings, total spend, discount applied |
| Route analysis | Most frequent routes, average distances |
| Delivery performance | On-time rate, customer satisfaction scores |
| Cost trends | Month-on-month comparison, projected spend |
How to Open a Trade Account
Apply
Complete the trade account application online or call +44 7414 655129. You will need your company name, Companies House registration number, VAT number, primary contact details, and estimated monthly booking volume.
Account Review
Our business team reviews your application within 2 working days. A credit check may apply if you are requesting net 30 payment terms.
Account Setup
You receive your trade account number, portal login, your account manager's direct contact details, and a custom rate card reflecting your volume tier.
Start Booking
Book through the trade portal, directly with your account manager by phone or email, or via API integration if you prefer automated workflows.
Trade Terms and Conditions
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| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard payment | Net 30 days from invoice date |
| Extended payment | Net 60 available for Platinum tier (on application) |
| Payment methods | BACS, bank transfer, direct debit |
| Late payment | Interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate |
| Booking confirmation | Within 2 hours during business hours |
| Arrival window | 2 hours (narrower than standard 4-hour window) |
| Cancellation 48h+ | No charge |
| Cancellation 24–48h | 25% of booking value |
| Cancellation under 24h | 50% of booking value |
Insurance: Comprehensive trade cover as standard, with enhanced bespoke options for high-value consignments. See our insurance and protection page for full details.
Full terms and conditions are provided at account setup. View our safety standards to understand how we protect your goods in transit.
Where We Serve Trade Clients
Giant Van operates a nationwide business delivery service across the UK — a full-spectrum trade delivery service UK businesses use for B2B logistics UK-wide, with particularly strong coverage in the following areas:
London
All 32 boroughs, M25 corridor
Auction houses, art dealers, retailers
Midlands
Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham
Furniture manufacturers, trade suppliers
North West
Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester
E-commerce, office furniture suppliers
Yorkshire
Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, York
Antique dealers, property developers
South West
Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth
Retailers, auction houses
Scotland
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee
Trade dealers, corporate relocations
Wales
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham
Retailers, property developers
Same-day and next-day trade delivery available in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Next-day nationwide coverage for account holders. Get a quote for your specific route.
Integration and Technology
API Integration
Real-time quote generation, automated booking creation, live tracking webhooks, invoice data retrieval — everything a modern business account courier integration needs. Connect your order management system directly to Giant Van. See our API integration page.
Trade Portal
A dedicated business account courier portal giving you live booking status, full booking history, downloadable VAT invoices, report export, and role-based team access so multiple users in your business can manage bookings independently.
Trade Account FAQ
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Join hundreds of UK dealers and trade businesses saving up to 25% on deliveries with our trade account delivery service — the full trade delivery service UK businesses use for B2B logistics UK-wide.
