Safety on BarterX
No money changes hands. Still treat every meetup with care.
Community rules
- Only list items you own. No stolen, illegal, dangerous or recalled goods.
- Do not ask for or offer money, gift cards, or payment apps.
- Be honest about condition and pickup details.
- No harassment, hate, or pressure to complete a trade.
Meetups
- Meet in a public place, in daylight if you can.
- Tell a friend where you are going.
- Inspect the item before you confirm handover.
- Use in-app chat so there is a record of the agreement.
If something feels wrong
Use Report on a listing, chat, or trade. We review reports and can remove listings or suspend accounts.
Your reports