your address date name and address Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is requesting that I be allowed to open a credit account with your organisation. I have been buying _______ (item) from your company for ______ (time frame) on a C.O.D. basis. Now I would like the convenience of charging these purchases with payment made within ____ (time frame - spelled out and then numerical numbers in paranthesis) from receipt of the invoice. My business has grown substantially during the last ___ (time) and I have recently added as customers (name a few new customers). I have my account with ______ (name of bank). You can speak to their _____ (officer), ______ (name) as a resource. In addition, I am listing ___ (number) of references who will vouch for my business and personal integrity: (name city, state) (name city, state) (name city, state) I am confident that the references given will prove satisfactory and I look forward to your prompt favorable reply. Yours truly, (name)