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Bartering is one of the oldest forms of business in use today. And it is just as relevant today as it has been for hundreds of years. The exchange of products and services between the different members of an exchange helps companies get the things they need without spending vital cash for them.

There are over 500 barter exchanges in the western hemisphere alone so choosing one can be difficult. To help make the search easier we are looking into which exchanges seem to matter the most. Just for you.


American Barter Exchange

This barter exchange not only serves members of North America but members from around the world. Their website is clean and easy to navigate. Member fees are in line with the industry average. And they have a Google page rank of 3.


BizXchange

Bartering is not dead. In fact it is alive and well. BizXchange is an organization that is making it happen. Their system is fairly simple. Businesses pay a fee to become members. Once you are a member you agree to accept the BizXchange card as a form of payment. Members build up credit when someone uses a card to purchase something from another member. Once you have built up some credit in your account you can then use that credit to purchase products and services from another member. For more information it's best that you visit the site yourself. Their Google page rank is a 4.

International Monetary Systems
This seems to be one of the largest and best organized bartering companies available in the industry. They also use a credit card style system. Members earn credits by providing goods and services then use those credits to purchase what they need from other members. If you are serious about finding a good bartering program then you should check this one out. They have a Google page rank of 4.

ITEX
This exchange claims to have over 24,000 member businesses. If so then there is a lot of opportunity for your business to benefit from this exchange program. In addition to the barter exchange system they also work to leverage the size of their membership and the buying power that comes with it to negotiate special discounts for members. Definately an exchange that should be checked out further. They have a Google page rank of 4.

Merchants Barter Exchange
This company uses a credit system to facilitate trade between members. As with other exchanges a members sells their products or services to other members to build up trade credits. Then those trade credits can be used to purchase what they need from other members. Check out this website for more information. They have a Google page rank of 4.
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