Enhance Your Expertise with Industry Leading Educational Resources

IRTA equips its members with essential knowledge through comprehensive educational resources and industry insights. Gain access to webinars, training sessions.

Build Valuable Connections Through Networking and Collaboration

Connect and collaborate with fellow industry professionals. Our events and networking platforms foster relationships that enable members to share best practices.

Commit to Continuous Learning for Ongoing Business Growth

IRTA promotes a culture of continuous learning and growth. With ongoing access to resources and opportunities to engage with thought leaders, members.

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Are you a trade exchange, corporate trade division, countertrade company, or organization interested in getting involved in the organized Trade Industry? Fill out the contact form below to get more information.

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Empowering the Future of Organized Trade

At the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), we are dedicated to enhancing the organized trade industry through best practices, ethical guidelines, and proactive advocacy. Our mission is to raise global awareness about the benefits of organized trade as a powerful business tool. By uniting industry participants, promoting responsible commerce, and providing legislative support, we aim to foster growth and professionalism within the sector.

Serving 5 continents Since

1979

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Purpose & Mission

Fostering global economic growth through innovative trade practices and collaborative partnerships.

Our Purpose

The International Reciprocal Trade Association, (IRTA), is a non-profit organization committed to providing best practices, ethical guidelines, proactive advocacy and certification designations to the international organized trade industry and IRTA members.

Our Mission

To increase international awareness to the general public and trade industry participants of the benefits of organized trade as an effective business tool to increase businesses’ sales, revenue and market share.

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UPCOMING CONVENTION

2026 Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado International Conference

IRTA is thrilled to announce that our 2026 Convention will be held at the beautiful Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge, Colorado from September 10th, (check-in), through 13th, (check-out).

Circle September 10th through 13th, 2026 on your calendar to make sure you attend the organized barter industry’s biggest event of 2026.

Follow these steps on How to get started

Your Path to Organized Trade Success Starts Now!

Step 1

Join IRTA

Become a member of the International Reciprocal Trade Association to gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities

Step 2

Explore the UC Platform

Dive into our online inter-exchange trading platform, UC. Here, you can connect with over 100 barter exchanges

Step 3

Engage in Networking

Participate in IRTA’s events and conferences to network with industry leaders, share best practices, and learn from experts.

Step 4

Utilize Resources

Take advantage of IRTA’s educational resources, training programs, and legislative advocacy.

The Largest Inter-Exchange Trading Platform In The Organized Trade Industry.

IRTA has owned and operated UC, the industry’s largest and most robust online inter-exchange trading platform since 1997. Some of the best barter exchanges and corporate trade companies around the globe participate in UC to increase the scope of products and services they can offer their members on trade.