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How it works

How Badal works

Bartering used to depend on luck: finding someone who wants what you have and has what you want. Badal turns luck into a match.

Four steps

  1. 1

    List your haves

    Add photos or a short video, describe the item and its condition. Goods, services or assets: if it’s useful to someone, it belongs on Badal. No prices, ever.

    • Up to 8 photos and a short video with Badal Pro (4 photos on Badal Basic)
    • Describe condition, status and how long you’ve used it
    • Edit or pause any time
    Illustrative screen with fictional data: Add a listing
  2. 2

    Tell us your needs

    Describe what you’re looking for. The more specific you are, the better your matches.

    • Up to 3 active on Badal Basic, unlimited with Pro
    • Set priorities
    • Get alerts for new matches
    Illustrative screen with fictional data: My needs
  3. 3

    Let the AI match

    Badal Pro members get instant AI matching with two-way fit scoring, and nothing is proposed unless both sides gain. Badal Basic members receive a daily digest of new matching haves.

    • Instant matching with Badal Pro, daily digest on Badal Basic
    • Matches refresh as listings change
    • Nothing is proposed unless both sides gain
    Illustrative screen with fictional data: We found a match!
  4. 4

    Connect, chat & swap

    Review the match, chat in-app, agree the terms and arrange the handover. Once the exchange is complete, rate the other person or business.

    • Private in-app chat
    • Bundle several items in one offer with Badal Pro. Basic members can still receive bundle offers
    • Meet in person, or let Badal Courier collect and deliver for a small fee
    • Rate each other after the swap
    Illustrative screen with fictional data: Offer from Omar

Badal Courier

Swap without meeting anyone

Prefer not to meet? For a small fee, a Badal courier collects your item, delivers it to the other person, and brings their item back to you. Badal Pro members get one free Courier delivery per year. Both handovers are tracked and confirmed with photos, so the swap is hassle-free from your doorstep.

  • Collection and delivery in both directions
  • Photo confirmation at each handover
  • Fee shown clearly before you confirm
  • Meeting in person stays free, always

Optional. Available in launch cities first.

Illustrative screen with fictional data: How do you want to swap?

Trust & safety

Built for trust

  • Verified profiles

    Every account is verified by email and phone number before it can trade.

  • Private in-app chat

    Negotiate without sharing your number until you choose to.

  • Clear listings

    Photos, descriptions and condition, so you know what you’re getting.

  • Earned reputations

    Both sides rate each other after every completed exchange.

A few common-sense rules

If you meet in person, choose a public place, inspect items before you swap, and report anything that doesn’t feel right from inside the app. If you would rather not meet at all, Badal Courier handles both handovers for a small fee.

Two models, one platform

H2H

Human to human

For individuals swapping everyday goods, services and assets with people nearby.

B2B

Business to business

For companies trading surplus inventory, idle capacity and services with other businesses.

Explore Badal for Business

Ready to swap smarter?

Join the waitlist and be first to know when Badal launches on iOS and Android.

  • Download on the App Store (Coming soon)
  • Get it on Google Play (Coming soon)

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