Why Join IRTA

Members in the International Reciprocal Trade
Association (IRTA) are the best of the best
when it comes to reputation and integrity. They
represent the exchanges that have and continue
to positively define the barter industry by
successfully delivering the value of trade through
barter to many businesses in their area and
throughout the world.

IRTA members are leaders. They support and
participate in efforts to continually upgrade the
way businesses and the public use reciprocal trade.
IRTA members are successful barter exchanges
with growing commercial and corporate
memberships, with a commitment to operating with
integrity. Because IRTA members agree to answer
to a group of peers should their actions as a reputable trade exchange be
questioned, businesses that offer their goods and services through an IRTA
member barter network, can be confident that they will live up to this commitment.

IRTA's membership standards require that trade exchanges, and other organizations
that operate in a cash alternative environment, agree to abide by a Code of Ethics.
That Code of Ethics ensures that members are concerned both with managing a
thriving, sustainable business and with providing top-notch customer service and
education.

To enhance the visibility of reciprocal trade, and barter in particular, IRTA is active in
promoting the benefits of trade. That includes serving as a point-of-contact for the
industry and initiating media outreach on a regular basis.

IRTA's Internet presence also serves as a marketing channel for members, which are
listed on the site in our Member Directory and have links to their own sites. That link
from a recognized industry resource provides enhanced credibility to members that
can result in a higher Google tm ranking.

Access to other experienced members is another member benefit, providing
networking opportunities and industry-specific information sharing you’re unlikely to
find anywhere else. You'll gain valuable contacts and insight by participating in the
annual IRTA conference, which members attend at a reduced rate.

IRTA members are also able to participate in the Certified Trade Broker (CTB)
program, which tests and certifies trade exchange employees who demonstrate a
level of experience and expertise. Being able to offer certification to exchange
brokers or employees is a valuable tool, both for professional development as well
as marketing.

Additionally, IRTA members are able to participate in the Universal Currency (UC)
program at reduced rates. Access to the UC enables exchanges to greatly expand
offerings to their members well beyond their own network.

If you're interested in increasing your exchange's visibility and reputation, we hope
you’ll consider joining IRTA.