FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Phillips & King Wholesale
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Phillips & King — accounts, ordering, shipping, compliance, and more.
Serving licensed retailers since 1906
8,000+ SKUs across cigars, tobacco, and accessories
All 50 states plus U.S. territories and military bases
$250 minimum order, free shipping over $500
A division of Kretek International
Account & Access
Getting Started with Phillips & King
Who can order from Phillips & King?
Phillips & King sells exclusively to licensed retail businesses, including liquor stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, and tobacco retailers. A valid tobacco retail license is required.
How do I open a wholesale account?
Complete the application at docs.phillipsandking.com. All applicants must provide a valid tobacco retail license. Once approved, you can log in and place orders.
Do you sell to liquor stores and convenience stores?
Yes. Licensed liquor stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, and tobacco retailers are core customers.
Ordering & Payments
Placing Orders and Getting Paid
Is there a minimum order?
$250 minimum. Orders over $500 qualify for free shipping.
What payment methods are accepted?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ACH (EFT), and Net-30 terms for qualified accounts.
I’ve never carried cigars before. Can you help?
Yes. Your dedicated rep will help you build the right assortment for your store, including both premium and value products.
Shipping & Coverage
Fast, Compliant Delivery Nationwide
Where do you ship?
Phillips & King ships to all 50 U.S. states, with full tobacco compliance and excise tax handling for each state.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders placed before 2:30 PM Pacific Time typically ship the same business day. All other orders ship within 24 hours.
Products & Merchandising
Building Your In-Store Program
Do you carry humidors and store fixtures?
Yes. Phillips & King offers humidors, displays, and fixtures so you can build a complete cigar section in your store.
What kind of products do you carry?
Phillips & King offers thousands of SKUs including premium cigars, machine-made cigars, tobacco products, accessories, lighters, and more.
What makes Phillips & King different from other distributors?
Phillips & King combines a large curated catalog, fast shipping, dedicated account support, and over a century of industry experience backed by Kretek International.
Get Started
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and start ordering from Phillips & King. 8,000+ SKUs, same-day shipping, 50-state compliance, and a dedicated rep ready to help.
Apply for a Wholesale Account