Invoicing & Payment
We offer a choice of invoicing and payment options during the checkout process
- Request to pay on a new trade account when you checkout
- Use of an existing account (online or offline account)
- Use a credit card
NOTE: If you are an existing phone, fax, or email customer, your online account will be linked to your offline account automatically when you register. You must register before logging in for the first time.
Request / Link to Farnell Account
- If you are a returning customer, your account number(s) will appear here and should be preselected. If you have more than one account there will be a menu to select the account you want to use for your current order.
- If your account number does not appear here or you have only ordered by fax/phone/email previously, you can select "Join existing trade account" and be sure to enter and/or check the addresses and payment information.
- For first time customers, you can select “I don’t need a trade account”
- Whether you are a new or returning customer, you may "Request new trade account" if you want to start a new account on credit for your order. You will need to enter the addresses and payment information for the order.
- If you do not remember your account number, then you may choose "Join existing trade account" and be sure to enter and/or check the addresses and payment information.
Selecting Your Invoicing Method
If your account allows for credit/debit card purchases, you may select that option. Otherwise select "Trade Account" to have your order billed to the account selected in the previous menu.
Please see the terms and conditions for opening a trade account for the first time. You can also contact us to set up an account.
Email customer service: jp-sales@farnell.com
Phone customer service: 0120-981-643, 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
Card Security Number (CV2)
Location of Security Code
MasterCard, Visa Card:
Look on the back of the card. Please enter the last 3 digits from the end of the signature box.
Placing Orders
Q: What is a product lead time?
A:When high demand for a product results in it being out of stock, we will provide an estimate of how long it will be before we expect additional inventory from the manufacturer to be available for delivery to customers.
Q: What does it mean when a part is on backorder?
A: Occasionally, demand for certain electronic parts is so great that industry-wide shortages emerge and we are temporarily unable to keep them in inventory. In that situation, we will advise you of expected waiting time for delivery and offer substitute or similar items as an alternative.
Q: Can I download or email my basket?
A:If you want to save your basket online for purchase later you can use the Saved Baskets feature.
Q: What are order minimums and multiples?
A:Certain products like resistors or cable come in reels or packs of set length or quantity. They are not available for sale in quantities below certain levels because it is not economical to package them in smaller quantities.
Q: How do I apply a voucher code to my order?
A: You can enter a voucher code on the shopping basket page. When you have entered a valid voucher code, press the “Apply” button and the shopping basket total should display the updated discounted total.
Related Links
Q: How do I check out from my saved basket?
A: You cannot directly check out from the saved basket page. You must add items from a saved basket to your current basket for check out. For more details visit the Saved Baskets page.
Related Links
Q: Can I save my shopping basket and complete my order later?
A:Yes. In the shopping basket, you can save your basket by entering the name of your choice in the Save basket field, then click “Save basket”.
Q: Can I speak to someone about a problem on the website?
A:
- Try our live support 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Email customer service: jp-sales@farnell.com
- Call customer service: 0120-981-643, 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
Q: What is a Freight Forwarder?
A:A Freight Forwarder exports your delivery for you. If you are delivering to a freight forward service, we are required to ask for the address of the ultimate destination.
Q: How do I schedule orders?
A:See the Scheduled Orders section for more information.
Q: What are special instructions and Delivery Notes?
A:Special instructions and Delivery notes let you attach information to your order. They will appear on all correspondence regarding your order. As you checkout, the delivery page has a field named “Delivery Notes”, enter your notes into this field to take advantage of this feature.
Q: What are order notes?
A:Order notes let you attach information to your order for use by you and your company. They will appear on all correspondence regarding your order. As you checkout, the order information page has a field named "Order Notes", enter your notes into this field to take advantage of this feature.
Q: How do I receive a special quote for a large order?
A:See the Quotes section for more information.
Q: Can I add notes to items in my shopping basket?
A:Yes. In the shopping basket, use the Line Notes field to enter information to help you or your staff. Line notes will appear on all the order packing slips. Keep in mind that line notes are only for use by you and your company internally.
Q: Do you offer Saturday delivery?
A:At this moment, we don't offer Saturday delivery, you can refer to Delivery Information section for more information.
Q: How long will my saved baskets be stored?
A: We'll store your saved baskets indefinitely as long as they've been accessed in the past 12 months. Baskets that have not been accessed in the past 12 months will be deleted automatically.
Q: When will my order be shipped?
A: Your order will be despatched from the warehouse the same day when you order on or before 12pm. Order after the cut-off time will be processed next day.
Expected delivery lead time is the next working day if the inventory is within the Asia Pacific warehouse. Items being transferred from other global warehouses may require additional time for delivery.
(Please note: Orders on credit review may take longer to process.)
Expected delivery lead time is the next working day if the inventory is within the Asia Pacific warehouse. Items being transferred from other global warehouses may require additional time for delivery.
(Please note: Orders on credit review may take longer to process.)
Q: What are my choices for backorder preferences?
A: For backorder preferences, you may choose from the following:
Backorder allowed - We'll deliver in-stock items immediately and place any out-of-stock items on backorder. Items on backorder will be delivered as they become available. Therefore, your order may arrive in single or multiple deliveries.
Deliver order complete - If any items in your order are out of stock, we'll hold your order until all items become available. Your order will arrive in one delivery.
Backorder allowed - We'll deliver in-stock items immediately and place any out-of-stock items on backorder. Items on backorder will be delivered as they become available. Therefore, your order may arrive in single or multiple deliveries.
Deliver order complete - If any items in your order are out of stock, we'll hold your order until all items become available. Your order will arrive in one delivery.
Q: How do I open a trade account?
A: See the Trade Account section for more information.
Q: Can I order if I am on credit hold?
A: Yes. If you are over your account "credit limit" credit hold, you can still place orders using a credit card. If you are on "stop order" credit hold, you must contact an Farnell service representative at 0120-981-643
Q: What characters can be used when filling in forms?
A: The following characters can be used when filling in forms:
- a-z, A-Z, 0-9
- All punctuations and most special characters except ‘|’ & ‘\’ (Note: fields such as post codes, phone numbers etc. will not accept special characters)
- Bullet point for multi-byte characters
Q: I'm ordering online for the first time. How can I use my company's open account instead of a credit card?
A: On the Registration page, enter your Customer ID and farnell Account Number to place your order on account. If you have already registered without your ID and Account Number, contact a service representative for assistance by calling 0120-981-643.
Q: What is Procard Reference?
A: If you are using a business credit card, your company may want you to type in a code in the Procard Reference field for your company's use. Text typed in the Procard Reference field will appear on your credit card statement. You can choose to enter a Procard Reference, but it is not required to complete your order.
Q: Do I get the promotional price when I purchase online?
A: The prices you find on the farnell website do reflect when products are on sale or promotion.
There are a few products, however, that we cannot discount because of franchise agreements with the manufacturer. The promotional price will not be applied to those products. You'll only see the standard price.
Discounts cannot be stacked. If you are receiving a promotional discount you will not get other discounts such as corporate service agreement or website specific discounts. Different discounts take precedence depending on your company's agreement with farnell.
There are a few products, however, that we cannot discount because of franchise agreements with the manufacturer. The promotional price will not be applied to those products. You'll only see the standard price.
Discounts cannot be stacked. If you are receiving a promotional discount you will not get other discounts such as corporate service agreement or website specific discounts. Different discounts take precedence depending on your company's agreement with farnell.
Q: How do I view my service agreement price?
A: To view pricing based on your service agreement, you must be a registered customer and be logged in. Your agreement price is displayed in the search result and in the shopping basket. If you do not see your agreement price, please call 0120-981-643 to speak with a service representative.
Q: I cannot see the card I added for future orders in Checkout or in My Account?
A: We are not permitted to store cards that are declined on first use. In this situation you will be required to enter and store the card details again. This can be done during your next order or in My Account.
Some organisations allow their buyers to use the same card for purchases. If a previous user removes the right for the card to be stored, we will no longer be able to store the card. Simply re-enter the card details and select to store the card for future use.
Some organisations allow their buyers to use the same card for purchases. If a previous user removes the right for the card to be stored, we will no longer be able to store the card. Simply re-enter the card details and select to store the card for future use.