Barota Credits

Arc's loyalty currency — earn it, buy it, and spend it across Barota.

What this is

Barota Credits are a simple loyalty currency, a bit like points or stars in other apps. They are not cryptocurrency. Each credit is worth £0.01 (one penny), and you can use them to boost your posts, feature your listings, and reduce platform fees.

Your wallet

Open Account → Credits to see:

• Your balance
• All your activity (what you've earned, bought and spent)
• Ways to earn and buy more

Your balance also shows on your profile.

Earning credits (free)

You earn credits for taking part:

• First post — +10
• First shop purchase — +20
• Leaving a verified review — +5
• Referring a new member who signs up — +50
• Being reviewed as a seller — +5
• Completing your profile (photo, bio, location) — +25

When a reward is ready to claim, you'll see a Claim button on the Credits page.

Buying credits

On the Credits page, tap a pack to buy. Packs are priced in your own currency, and the price is shown before you buy.

Payment is secure (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay). Credits appear in your wallet as soon as payment completes.

Spending credits

• Boost a post — pay 100 credits to promote your post to more people for 24 hours.
• Feature a listing — help your product or listing stand out.
• Reduce platform fees on things you sell.

Everything you spend shows in your activity.

Common questions

Are Barota Credits real money / crypto? No — they're a loyalty currency worth 1p each, used inside Barota.

What's the smallest amount I can buy? 100 credits.

Do credits expire? No.

Can I cash them out? No. Credits can't be cashed out, and they can't be given to another member. They're used inside Barota, for boosts and fees. Money you earn (from sales and subscriptions) is withdrawn through Earnings.

Troubleshooting

• I bought credits but don't see them — they appear once payment completes; refresh the Credits page.
• My Claim button is greyed out — finish the task first (e.g. add a photo, bio and location for the profile reward).
• I can't boost my post — you need at least 100 credits.
• A reward didn't appear — each reward can only be earned once.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026