The International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA) consists of member exchanges and firms that are among the most successful and reputable in the industry. They represent active, ethical barter exchanges in all parts of the world.

The IRTA Code of Ethics is the cornerstone on which the association was built and upon which membership is determined and maintained. IRTA originally defined the Code of Ethics 32 years ago when a small group of reputable barter exchanges came together to demand a level of conduct that each member would be expected to meet. Since then, IRTA has strived to represent only those exchanges that successfully do so.

*THE IRTA CODE OF ETHICS WAS RE-WRITTEN IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 AND APPROVED BY THE IRTA GLOBAL BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 AND  THE IRTA MEMBERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 AT THE 32ND ANNUAL IRTA CONVENTION IN RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO.

*THE NEW IRTA CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT ADDRESSES SPECIFIC PRACTICAL ISSUES FACING THE MODERN BARTER INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES A SERIES OF MEANINGFUL GUIDLINES FOR IRTA MEMBER BARTER EXCHANGES TO FOLLOW.  THE NEW CODE ALSO PROVIDES A CLEAR TIERED DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR COMPANIES FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THE ETHICS AND CONDUCT CODE.

In order to be considered for membership, exchanges and firms have agreed to abide by the Code of Ethics that establishes a general level of conduct and ensures all who participate in barter, exchange and indeed other forms of cashless trading are treated fairly and honestly by IRTA members.

IRTA Peer Review

A members' conduct in the marketplace is integral to sustaining membership in IRTA. For that reason, each member not only agrees to abide by the IRTA Code of Ethics, but also agrees to participate in a peer review process should their conduct be called into question.

The Peer Review process is initiated by a formal complaint filing made with IRTA.

IRTA Code of Ethics

IRTA Code of Ethics Complaint Form