With over 55,000 businesses worldwide, Bartercard International (BCI) is the world's largest Trade Exchange and is internationally recognised as the leader in its field.

The Bartercard Trading Programme enables businesses to trade in goods and services without the need for cash. It allows organisations to grow and diversify whilst saving on their outlay and thus helping control cash-flow. This age-old form of business has been brought into the 21st century by Bartercard's unique methods of accountability, support and security.

Established in Australia in 1991 and in the UK in 1996, Bartercard has seen unprecedented levels of growth in membership and trade volume. It now facilitates trading of more than US$2 billion per year world wide. By concentrating on the largest single sector of the business market - small to medium sized enterprises - Bartercard UK has proved that this form of trading is a vital part of the new economy.

Bartercard is a founding member of the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA) which provides the industry with direction and guidelines. Bartercard UK is also a member of the British Franchise Association (BFA).

Operating a Bartercard franchise gives you the opportunity to participate in barter trade - the most dynamic economy in the world today.

A Bartercard franchise offers an excellent opportunity for you to start your own business, but safe in the knowledge that you'll have the backing of a successful business concept, innovative marketing programmes and the support of our experienced team.

Bartercard has helped business people in many countries set up their own successful franchises. Indeed, many franchisees have established multi-territory businesses. 

• Exclusive territory for development

• Excellent earning potential

• Comprehensive training and support programme

• Franchisee kit; including information technology (both hardware and software), support materials, stationery and templates

• Full administrative support

• On-line credit and company searches

• Advertising and promotional activity

• Access to national and international trade opportunities

• Ongoing sales and trading support

• Business income scalable

Franchisees receive income from three main sources:

• Commission on new members joining the scheme

• Commission on trading by brokerage members

• Capital growth of your business

We know that the commission structure of Bartercard offers franchisees the opportunity to receive a high return in comparison with other franchise organisations.

As a franchisee you will receive full training to cover:

• Sales training - We will pay travel, accommodation and training expenses for yourself and up to four of your sales people

• Trading

• Administration

• Business and marketing plans

• Financial planning

• On-going sales and trading training materials

• Annual franchisee conference

• 'Train The Trainer' training

• Recruitment training

The Economist Magazine claims that by 2010, 50% of world trade will be done through barter, and according to The International Reciprocal Trade Exchange (IRTA) the official barter volume grows three times as fast as the cash trade.

This is a unique opportunity to join this worldwide boom industry – an industry that performs as well in recession as it does in periods of economic growth – and build a substantial business.