Trade Credit

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Definition

Trade Credit. It is credit given by the vendor to the buyer. Compared toa financial institution loan, a trade credit is easier to arrange. It is often the cheapest form of credit for the buyer and the vendor since it is based primarily on mutual trust and interest.