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Glossary
Macro & Markets
Trade Credit
Trade credit is an umbrella term covering a multitude of extensively-used forms of non-interest-bearing short-term business finance. Goods supplied on 30-day terms is short-term supplier finance or trade credit. Some trade credit facilities factor in discounted payments for early settlement. Trade credit is carried on the balance sheet as a current liability.