Almost 2500 Strong And Growing Fast
Almost 2500 Strong And Growing Fast
Itchin’ to find like-minded folks who want to barter and who love their freedom? Welcome. :)
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The Problem
Everyone wants to barter, but they can’t find people to connect with. It’s messy. It’s complicated.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you really want to find like-minded folks who want to barter, and who love their freedom.
You want to go back to the simpler times when people connected face-to-face, but you can’t find a way to do that.
What if there’s a solution?
 
  
Introducing Barter It®
A marketplace web-app that connects Canadians with a community of like-minded people so they can find each other and barter in an organized way.
A Few Simple Steps
Click ‘Join Now’ and follow the simple instructions to get started.
There’s an option to set up a personal account or a business account.
Step 1
Offer up your skills or stuff (like carpentry, eggs or dog-walking) and earn BITS™, which are simply points.
It's one for one.
1 BIT™ point equals 1 Canadian Dollar for valuation purposes.
Step 2
Step 2
Use your BITS™ (your points) to obtain goods and services with anyone else in the Barter It® Community. And the best part is, you'll meet lots of people just like you!
Now you can barter your carpentry, food, piano lessons or whatever you want. No money, just BITS™!
Step 3
Why Create Barter For People?
Founder & CEO, John Porter, on stage at ‘Kid Carson & Friends’ in Calgary, Alberta talks about Barter It®, how it all started…and why Canadians don’t just want it, but need it.
Create Offers & Find Other Members
Upload your stuff or services onto the platform, and start connecting with people you want to barter with.
Connect with like-minded people, get notifications, make deals.
Message other members one-on-one or talk to multiple people in a group chat!
Start Chatting & Making Deals
Use The Business Directory
We support freedom-loving businesses. Our extensive search feature enables you to easily find businesses you want to support, the ones that align with your values.
Community Meet-Ups
This isn’t just an app. It’s about connecting with others right in your hometown, face-to-face. Organize meet-ups, BBQs, coffee dates, hikes, whatever you want.
It’s about finding your peeps and doing life together!
Join As A Person, A Business, Or Both
(and remember, it’s free)
More Details…
With a Personal Account….
You’re part of a growing network of Canadians choosing abundance over scarcity. It’s more than a marketplace. It’s a movement. Be part of a community that’s rewriting the rules.
- Find Your People – Connect with like-minded members who value freedom, integrity, and community. 
- Trade Without Limits – Barter your skills, goods, and services directly…no fees, no gatekeepers. 
With a Business Account…
Not every deal can be done in barter, and that’s okay.
When Barter It® members can’t find what they need in the barter marketplace, they will spend their cash with you, not some random business that doesn’t share their values.
Your business will attract people who believe in community, freedom and ethical business, just like you.
BITS™ Gifts
Instead of giving typical gift cards, you can send a BITS™ Gift to a friend for their birthday, holidays or for no reason at all…except that you can!
 
  
Got Questions?
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      You get: 1) Unlimited barter deals - there is no limit on how many barter transactions you can do - the sky's the limit. 2) Unlimited offers - offer as many products and services as you want onto the platform - the more, the better! 3) Unlimited chat - the chat feature is where you can find other members, message them, set up barter deals, get to know each other, figure out where you’ll meet for lunch - ultimately use this feature to find your people and build your tribe. 4) Invite-A-Friend BITS™ Rewards - invite a friend to become a member and BOTH of you will each win BITS™ as a reward. 5) Unlimited BITS™ Gifts - send unlimited BITS™ to friends and family as a gift, instead of typical gift cards, for any occasion. 6) Unlimited access to Groups (coming soon!) - Groups will be added to the app quickly after we launch. Like to run? Join a running group. Like to garden? There will be a gardening group. This will be another way to build your community of like-minded friends. 7) Access to a robust Business Directory so you can easily look up any business on the platform. 8) Cancel Anytime 
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      BITS™ are simply points that you use to ‘pay’ for items or services you want. They are sent from person to person from an electronic ‘wallet’ on the web app. BITS™ are a short form of ‘Barter Its’ 😀. Have you ever used Canadian Tire ‘money’? It’s the same idea. To keep it simple: the movement of BITS™ will work much like an e transfer. If Bob cuts your lawn and tells you it will cost 50 BITS™, you will simply send 50 BITS™ from your wallet to Bob’s wallet. Both of you will receive confirmation that the BITS™ moved from your wallet to Bob’s and you go on with your day. It’s that simple. NOTE: you don’t even have to put anything in the description if you don’t want to just like when you send an e-transfer you may often choose to not put a comment about what it’s for. If you want to say ‘lawn mowing services’, that’s great, but you don’t have to. 
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      1 BIT™ is equal to 1 Canadian dollar for valuation purposes. Whatever a loaf of bread is generally worth at the store down the road, that’s what the value should be in BITS™. This makes it a very straightforward way to barter with others. If a person provides dog-walking services for regular fiat money and they charge $20 CAD, then it would also be 20 BITS™ when they offer dog-walking on the app. For more details go here. 
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      The web app runs on a points system, and those points are called BITS™. This is how everyone barters without worrying about who owes what. There’s no actual money used on the app to “buy” products, services, or anything else — just BITS™! So, the longer answer to your short question is: “Pay with BITS™!” DISCLAIMER: For cars, trucks, or other vehicles, there may be an option to mix cash with BITS™, depending on the value of the vehicle. But the whole idea behind the web app is to barter using BITS™, which is also why members can’t “cash out” their points — they’re meant to be spent within the community on the app. How do you get BITS™? 
 (See the previous question for full details — but here’s the quick version.)At the start, the easiest way to get BITS™ will be to buy them with Canadian dollars. We’ll be running special promotions leading up to launch where you can buy BITS™ at a discounted rate to help kickstart the community. But the main way you’ll earn BITS™ over time is by offering your own products, services, or rentals on the platform — and getting BITS™ in return when people barter with you. 
 For more details go here.
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      See something you like? 
 Just start a chat with the seller!You’ll find the Chat button either right on the offer you’re viewing or in the navigation bar on your screen. A great way to begin is with something simple like: 
 “Hey! I see you’re offering _______.” (Fill in the blank.)Then just ask any questions you need answered. Easy! Pro tip: You don’t have to do a direct barter with anyone. You can simply offer BITS™ as payment. Of course, if you both love what the other is offering, feel free to do a good old-fashioned trade. Totally up to you! What’s an Offer? 
 An offer is any product, service, vehicle, or vacation rental someone is putting up for barter on the web app.Love walking dogs? 
 Create an offer, set your price in BITS™, post it on your profile — and let the magic happen!How Do I Pay? 
 The app runs on a point system, and the points are called BITS™. This is how everyone barters — no need to worry about who owes what.There’s no real money used to “buy” anything on the app — just BITS™! So, to answer your question: 
 You pay with BITS™.DISCLAIMER: For high-ticket items like cars or trucks, sellers may offer a mix of BITS™ and cash, depending on the value. But the main idea of the app is to use BITS™ to trade, which is why members can’t cash out their points. They’re meant to be spent within the community. How Do I Get BITS™? 
 Here’s the quick version:When you're just getting started, the easiest way to get BITS™ is to buy them with Canadian dollars (CAD). 
 We’ll have special promos closer to launch where you can get BITS™ at a discounted rate to help grow the community.Once things are rolling, the main way to earn BITS™ is by offering your own products, services, or rentals on the platform — and getting paid in BITS™ by other members. For more details go here. 
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      This web app is a mash-up of Kijiji, e-transfer (without using money) and Facebook/Instagram/Telegram/WhatsApp or any other social network. There’s nothing else like it on the market. What do we mean? How it’s like Kijiji: On the web app you will be able to offer up products or services that you want to sell onto the platform, just like you do on Kijiji or Marketplace and you will be able to look for products or services that you want as well..so you can barter ‘til the cows come home…but it gets better… How it’s like e-transfer: Instead of using cash/money, you will use BITS™ points to get whatever products or services you want off the platform - NO MONEY NEEDED…. and it gets better… How it’s like Facebook/Telegram/WhatsApp: You will be able to find people near you to barter with AND to message/connect with. You can find your peeps in your own town! The chat feature is right in the app so you can meet people, message them, barter with them, set up meet-ups, organize a potluck, go for a run or do whatever you want! The purpose of the chat feature is to do all the above plus give you access to our feature called Groups (baked right into the chat feature) where you can connect with like-minded people. Like to run? Join a running group. Like to grow a garden? Join a gardening group…Like your freedom? Join a freedom group….you get the idea. This is way more than an app; it’s meant to help you find your tribe, offer what you have, get what you need, and basically build the community you’ve always wanted but can’t seem to find right now, all while using BITS™ instead of money. For more details go here. 
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      So you’ve been chatting with a potential buyer who wants a product or service from you, but now what do you do? What are next steps? Here are the steps to complete a sale: Step 1: Get the buyer’s Wallet Number Ask the buyer (through chat or text) for their Wallet Number — it starts with “WN”. They can find it under “My Wallet” on their profile, right below their BITS™ balance. Step 2: Open your wallet Go to My Wallet and click “Process Sale.” Step 3: Enter the buyer’s Wallet Number Type in the Wallet Number the buyer gave you. Step 4: Confirm their username Make sure the username that appears matches the person you’re bartering with. Step 5: Enter the sale details Type the BITS amount you’re charging. (Optional) Add a short description of the item or service. Step 6: Request the BITS™ Click “Request BITS™.” This sends a request to the buyer to transfer BITS™ to you — they’ll get a notification to approve it. Step 7: Wait for approval You’ll see the transaction listed under “Barter Activity” as Pending. Once the buyer approves the request, the status will change and your wallet balance will increase. (yay!!) Step 8: View the transaction details Click the completed barter deal to open “Transaction Details” and see everything recorded. Wow! So exciting! You did it! Let’s go! Still got questions? We created a quick video you can watch that walks through exactly what we showed you above. We get it! Sometimes you just want to see it for yourself! Click here for video. 
The Team
Over 100 years combined experience in barter
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       John PorterFOUNDER & CEO 25 years experience in the Barter Payment Space growing BarterPay, a B2B barter system, into the largest exchange in Canada. 
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       Debbi PorterCO-FOUNDER & CHIEF STORYTELLER Brand strategy, video production, graphic design, social media content creator. We gotta look good, right?! 
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       Royce LandoFULL-STACK DEVELOPER Full-stack software developer who takes pride in building, maintaining, and testing the site to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable experience for all our users. 
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       Joel SauveFULL-STACK DEVELOPER A quick learner, dedicated to developing, and maintaining the Barter It™ platform. 
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       Moh FirozFULL-STACK DEVELOPER Full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend architecture, API design, and database optimization. Transforms complex technical challenges into clean, efficient solutions. 
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       Arun SolankiFULL-STACK DEVELOPER A focus on front-end development, specializing in building dynamic, responsive web applications using React. Passionate about crafting seamless user experiences. 
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       Seema DurraniDEVOPS SPECIALIST Helps build and maintain the systems that keep our application reliable, secure, and running smoothly every day. 
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       Jennifer HannonADMINISTRATION & BOOKKEEPING Years of experience in bookkeeping, administration, and general support, so we rely on Jen to keep the office humming! 
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       Bilal ShahidSYSTEMS ANALYST Systems Analyst and Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 14 years of experience in developing consumer banking, issuer payment processing, and card industry systems. 
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       Shawn WiseFULL STACK DEVELOPER Almost 20 years experience with close to 10 years building and managing our proprietary software 
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       Kayla RulysGRAPHIC DESIGNER Many years experience with graphic design, Kayla has an incredible eye for branding 
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       Andrej LitvinjenkoCORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW Managing director and lead counsel at TAAG Law. Bringing over a decade of senior experience to our mission 
 
  
This isn't just a marketplace to offer up your skills or stuff and get what you want in return. It's so much more!
This is your tribe.
It's a community of people who are passionate about shopping local, freedom of choice, free speech, sharing with each other and working closely together to forge deep relationships, all while creating new pathways for the future we’ve always wanted.
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