As part of Market City 's security upgrade, all regular visitors to the site will now be required to possess a MARKET CITY ACCESS CARD.  Both for personal identification and electronic access, the card will be required to operate all vehicle and pedestrian access points when entering and leaving the site.

In order to obtain a MARKET CITY ACCESS CARD, complete an application form and come in to PMA reception Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (9.00am – 10:30am) or Tuesday (6:00am - 7:00am).  All applicants will be required to provide suitable identification (ie: license) and have a photo taken at time of application.  A $20 payment per card is required at time of application or charges can be invoiced to businesses and tenants.

Market City Access Card application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a Market City Access Card?   If you are a regular visitor such as a grower, supplier, transport company, truck driver, buyer, agent, contractor, employee or staff member with legitimate business at Market City 's wholesale business areas, yes you will need a Market City Access Card to enter and exit all vehicle and pedestrian access points.
2. Am I a regular visitor?   If Market City is your place of work or you have legitimate business on a daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal basis, yes we regard you as a regular visitor and recommend you apply for an access card.
3. How do I apply for a Market City Access Card?    Applications can be downloaded from our website or visit Perth Market Authority (PMA) reception Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (9.00am – 10:30am) or Tuesday (6:00am - 7:00am). As of Monday 23 of June there will be changes to hours we accept application for access card on Tuesday (6:30am - 8:30am) and Thursday (9:00am - 11:00am).   You will need to complete an application form, provide suitable identification (ie: license) and have your photo taken.
4. What happens if I can't collect my Market City Access Card during business hours?   If you are unable to apply for or collect your access card during business hours you will need to report to the Guard House at the Bannister Road entrance.  On-duty Market Officers will be available to assist.
5. How much does a Market City Access Card cost?  There is an application fee of $20 inclusive for newly issued cards.  Charges may also be invoiced to businesses and tenants by signing the employer authorisation section on the application form.
6. How long does it take?   Completing an application form, having your photo taken and collecting your card is very easy and will take five minutes.
7. Will my card be ready to collect straight away?   Yes.  After we receive your completed application form and have your photo taken for identification purposes, your card will be printed automatically and ready to take.
8. How do I use my card?   Waive your active access card onto the card-reader mounted at all entry and exit points.
9. When will I start using my access card?   PMA will provide due notification as to the date when all regular visitors will be required to use their access card to enter and exit the site.
10. I haven't received my Market City Access Card?   If you have completed an application and had your photo taken your active access card will be available to collect from PMA reception during business hours.
11. Can more than one person use my access card?   We recommend you safeguard your card for your own use.  The card is your personal identification while at Market City and each card is unique to each person.
12. What happens if my card is stolen or lost?   If you are concerned that your card has been lost or stolen we recommend you immediately contact PMA to arrange for the card to be de-activated.  If your card has been permanently lost a replacement fee will apply for each card re-issued.
13. Why is Market City upgrading security?   In line with best practices of similar large commercial produce markets in Australia and around the world, Market City 's upgrade to a secure site will create a professional business environment and better protect the commercial assets at Market City .
14. Is there a yearly fee for the card?   There is no recurring annual fee for a Market City Access Card.
15. What happens if I no longer have legitimate business at Market City ?  All persons that no longer have legitimate business at Market City are requested to return their access cards so that a refund can be issued.
16. What do I do with my card if I leave my employer?   If you cease employment at Market City , your card should be returned to your employer.  If you change from one company to another one based at Market City , your card should be returned to your former employer so that a credit can be issued.  A new card will be issued under your new employer's company name.
17. What happens if I have a once-off delivery or am just visiting Market City for the day?   All visitors without an access card can report to the Guard House at the Bannister Road entrance or come to PMA reception.