Trade Discount

/ˈtreɪd ˈdɪskaʊnt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A reduction in the list price of goods or services offered by a seller to a buyer, usually in the course of business to encourage purchase or reward volume.
    The wholesaler granted a trade discount to retailers on bulk orders.

Forms

  • trade discounts

Commentary

Trade discounts are typically not recorded separately in accounts but deducted directly from the invoice price; distinguish from cash discounts which relate to payment terms.

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