Trade Africa is a marketplace where no cash changes hands. List what you have, say what you need, and get matched with people nearby who want to swap.
(A) How it works
Trade without cash, safely and close to home.
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List and ask
Add what you have to swap, from food to skills and labour, and say what you are looking for.
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Get matched
A Perfect swap appears when you each have what the other wants. You can also browse everything nearby on a list or a map.
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Chat, meet, swap
Agree the swap in the chat, meet in a busy public place, tap We swapped, then rate each other.
(B) Pricing
Listing, matching, chat and swapping are free for everyone.
(C) Trade Africa questions
What is Trade Africa?
Trade Africa is a barter marketplace app. You swap what you have for what you need, and no cash changes hands.
How does a swap work?
List what you have and what you want. When someone nearby has what you want and wants what you have, you see a Perfect swap. Agree it in the chat, meet, tap We swapped and rate each other.
Is Trade Africa free?
Yes. Listing, matching, chat and swapping are free.
How do I stay safe when I meet?
Meet in a busy public place, in daylight where you can, and check the other person's ratings before you agree. Every swap ends with a rating, so trust builds over time.
What can I swap?
Food, goods, skills and labour. For example maize meal for vegetables, or fresh eggs for sugar beans.