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
Membership 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.