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How to Open a Wholesale Account with PCW

Everything you need to know about becoming an approved Port City Wholesale distributor — from application to first order.

How to Open a Wholesale Account with PCW

Getting Started with Port City Wholesale

Opening a wholesale account is simple. Here's what you need:

### Requirements - Valid business license or EIN - Tobacco/vape retail permit (state-dependent) - Physical retail location or established online presence

### Application Process 1. Create an account on our website 2. Fill out the wholesale application with your business details 3. Upload required documents (business license, permits) 4. Wait for approval — most applications are reviewed within 24-48 hours

### Pricing Tiers We offer volume-based pricing tiers: - Standard — Base wholesale pricing - Silver — 5% additional discount at $2,500+/month - Gold — 10% additional discount at $5,000+/month - Platinum — 15% additional discount at $10,000+/month

### What to Expect Once approved, you'll have immediate access to our full catalog with wholesale pricing. Orders ship within 24 hours from our Wilmington, NC warehouse.

Ready to get started? Apply now and join hundreds of retailers across the Carolinas.