EVALUATORS.

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Evaluators have three convenient ways to access opportunities with us: Apollo, the iSecretShop (iSS) app, and Shopmetrics. Apollo registration and opportunity selection are done via a browser, while iSS is managed through a mobile app. This dual approach allows us to provide more gigs and enhance earning potential

Currently, access to Shopmetrics will be provided through Apollo active shoppers, and there is no way to register on Shopmetrics directly. So registering on Apollo will gain you access to both platforms in one!

Register today with iSecretShop, Apollo, and Shopmetrics to maximize your opportunities!

BECOME AN EVALUATOR

Register with iSecretShop

Please note that iSecretShop is only available in the US, US Territories, and Canada at this time.

How to Register for iSecretShop

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How to Register for iSecretShop (Click for *PDF Instructions)

Register with Apollo

REGISTER WITH APOLLO

Register with Insights/Prism

Currently, there is no way to register on Insights powered by Prism directly. However, all our Apollo active shoppers who accept our recent privacy policy will also be automatically created on that platform.

So, with one registration, you gain access to our opportunities on three platforms!

Are you a current Apollo evaluator? Check out our Insights/Shopmetrics FAQ here!

I have worked with many other mystery shopping companies, but BARE sets the gold standard in the industry. Thank you for providing  a company that I am proud to say I contract with.

Sheila Smylie
BARE Evaluator since 2003

BARE CULTURE

As an evaluator for BARE International, you become a valuable part of providing game-changing insights to our clients. You can have an impact on how our clients provide customer service and make business decisions. The same ethical standards we uphold when designing, implementing, and analyzing research strategies for our clients also applies to you as one of our evaluators. We strive to create opportunities as worthwhile to you as your work is to us.

6 BENEFITS OF BEING A BARE EVALUATOR

  • EXTRA INCOME

    Earn with our transparent evaluation system that helps you improve your work and ensures fair, democratic scheduling.

  • FUN WORK

    Learning more about interesting products and brands is fun, and helping companies make a difference is truly rewarding.

  • FEEL VALUED

    With competition increasing daily, you’ll be a valuable asset to companies looking to improve customer experience.

  • FAIR PAY

    BARE ensures reasonable compensation and maintains secure and accurate financial control systems.

  • FLEXIBLE HOURS

    Enjoy full control over dates, deadlines, payments and workload.

  • PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION

    BARE has a solid industry reputation and is known for its credibility, stability, and variety of opportunities.

INSIGHTS/SHOPMETRICS FAQ.

If you have an account on our Shopmetrics site, you can treat the two profiles (Apollo and Shopmetrics) on these different platforms as separate.

While some of your profile details have been automatically transferred, feel free to update any details on your new Shopmetrics account. However, keep in mind that the more accurate data you provide, the more personalized shopping opportunities you’ll be able to see!

Please note that upon your first login to the Shopmetrics app, you will need to Geoverify your location, which will be considered your home address. The shop offers you receive will be based on this location. It takes only a few seconds and just a click of a button! Once you do that, you will be able to view your job board.

We have just started the process of transferring evaluators, giving you a chance to familiarize yourself with the new system. However, opportunities will not be added for a few more weeks.

Make sure to opt into the opportunity emails to stay updated with the latest news!

We currently do not collect your payment information on your Shopmetrics profile. All payments will be transferred to you based on the details you provided on your Apollo account.

If you want to be removed from one or both of these platforms, this can be done but must be started on the respective platform platform(s).

Your preference for receiving job offer texts on your phone can also be specified separately. You must opt in or out and provide a phone number that we can use for this purpose platforms.

You can download the Shopmetrics app on your phone and manage all your reports from there. You can easily fill out reports, take photos during your visits, and upload them.

As an evaluator for other companies or different regions of BARE, you may have multiple Shopmetrics accounts. In that case, you just need to add all your profiles to the app, allowing you to switch between them effortlessly.

While on Apollo, you can view all our opportunities in one place. Shopmetrics, however, is organized using Regional Accounts, which means you will need to register regionally.

If you frequently travel to other countries, we recommend registering on all applicable sites and adding both accounts in the app as well. Please note that this is not currently possible on your end; you must reach out to your research manager and ask for assistance in adding your account to another region. Once that is done, you can include all your regions by entering the different URLs in the app.

TIPALTI FAQ.

We received feedback that you were looking for a self-serve platform that provided more information and accurate details about your shop payouts.

Tipalti is considered to be the world’s most powerful and professional payment platform and specifically designed to help us make your experience getting paid even better!

Here are just some of the benefits of why we chose Tipalti as our partner:

  • Enterprise-grade security, ensuring your payment information is maintained at the highest security level available.
  • Faster, more reliable and accurate payments
  • The ability to choose from a variety of payment methods and currencies with which to receive your earnings
  • A 24×7 comprehensive payment dashboard so you can view your complete payment history, keep track of all transactions and revenue, and update your payment preferences at any time
  • Automatic, proactive, and real-time notification of payment status

You need to complete the following information on the “Payment Details” tab:

  1. Enter contact information (name and address)
  2. Select a payment method
  3. Submit tax forms (if applicable)

For further registration details, click here.

Watch a 3 minute video on how to register!

Please note that you will ONLY get the invitation to register once you’ve accepted the Privacy Policy and have been assigned an opportunity with BARE International. Once both tasks are completed, an email invitation to join will be sent directly to you.

This link is time sensitive and will expire within 7 days, so registered immediately upon receiving the invitation is important to getting your payments on time!

The direct secured link to login is https://suppliers.tipalti.com/BARE/account/login!

Watch a 2 minute video on how to log in!

Please note that you will ONLY get the invitation to register once you’ve both (1) accepted the new Privacy Policy, and (2) been assigned an opportunity with BARE International. The Privacy Policy acceptance will be prompted when you log into your evaluator profile. You need to accept it as it gives Tipalti permission to email you, including your invitation to register. Once completed, an email invitation to join will be sent directly to you.

This link is time sensitive and will expire within 7 days, so registered immediately upon receiving the invitation is important to getting your payments on time!

The W9 IRS form requests a SSN or EIN to be filled out. Only when tax forms are completed, can you be fully registered and considered “payable”.

Your SSN, or  your EIN, is collected as part of tax form W9 for residents of the US. If you make more than $600 as a mystery shopper, we have to report your income to the IRS and need this information. If you are not a US resident, you will have to choose the “non-resident” choice to bypass this request.

US W-9 tax forms

We can now offer a variety of payment methods! You can choose from:

  • Direct deposit/ local ACH
  • eCheck/  International ACH
  • Wire transfer
  • Paper Check
  • PayPal
  • Hold my payments

To change payment method, you will just need to log into your account at https://suppliers.tipalti.com/BARE/Account/Login and click on Payment Details on the side bar. Then click on “2” Payment Method and then select a different method from the drop down menu.  Then save those details and you should be all set!

Yes! We want to avoid lost checks as much as possible. Therefore, when you complete your contact address, payment method address (for “Check” payments only), and tax form address in the Dashboard, Tipalti validates the addresses to ensure accuracy.

Click here for more information on the address validation process.

Yes, as long as there are no restrictions on accounts.

* Please note: A change in any of the following information may erase banking information and/ or invalidate tax forms:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Company name
  • Contact address country
  • Payment details country
  • Phone number

Please also note that frequent changes to bank information may trigger your account to be locked due to Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations (“AML rules”).

Click here for further information about updating account details.

Absolutely! This is one of our favorite features! You can even download the information for your records.

When registering with Tipalti, if you would like to receive an eCheck as your method of payment, you will have the option to select if you want your payment to be sent in CAD or USD. You can select the option that works best for you. If you select USD, please be sure to check with your bank first if it can accept this currency.

By default, Tipalti will not allow you to enter details for a bank outside your home country. Please contact us directly if this is your situation.

Please note:  Selecting CAD as the payment method should allow you to receive an eCheck direct deposited to your Canadian bank account with no issues, but please do call your bank and confirm. The eCheck will be in Canadian currency and will be direct deposit / ACH.

If your address is outside the US, you will not be asked for a US SSN or to provide information for a W9. You will have to Electronically Sign a “Certificate of non-US residency.” This is simply a document stating that we do not need to report your income to the IRS. If you need to report income locally, that will be your responsibility.

A payment may be rejected or delayed if the required payment information is incomplete or incorrect. Common reasons include:

  • Payment method not selected: You must select an available payment method in your Tipalti Payment Details.
  • Tax form not completed: If a tax form is applicable to you, it must be completed and submitted before you can become fully payable.
  • Incorrect bank details: Payments may be rejected if the bank account information provided is incorrect, outdated, or associated with a closed account.
  • Bank or account restrictions: In some cases, your bank may reject a transaction due to its own requirements, restrictions, or inability to accept the selected payment type.

Important: If your payment is rejected, please first log in to your Tipalti Dashboard and verify the following:

  • Payment Method
  • Bank Details
  • Address Information
  • Tax Information

If you are using International ACH/eCheck, we also recommend contacting your bank to confirm that they accept this payment type.

If you are unable to access your Tipalti account, first click the “Forgot Password” link on the Tipalti login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.

If you continue to experience issues logging in, encounter password reset errors, or are unable to regain access to your account, please contact the BARE International Tipalti Support Team:

[email protected]

To help us assist you more quickly, please include:

  • Your full name
  • Your registered email address
  • A brief description of the issue

For security reasons, please do not share your password or any sensitive login credentials by email.

The Tipalti portal can be accessed through the secure invitation or login link previously provided by BARE International.

How to Register.

Please note that you will only get the invitation to register once you’ve (1) accepted the new Privacy Policy – which is available when you log into your evaluator account, and (2) have been assigned an opportunity with BARE International. Once both of those tasks are completed, an email invitation to join will be sent directly to you.

How to Login.

Payment Fees.

Our new pay structure allows FREE electronic transfers!

Local Bank Transfer Available only for evaluators with bank accounts held in the US in USD currency only. Free!
International ACH (also known as eCheck) Available for evaluators with bank accounts held outside the US. BARE International pays in USD, but local banks will be converting to account currency. Check your bank for local fees. Free!

The following are fees that may be associated based on the payment method selected and any additional situations, such as a lost check, that may occur:

Local Bank Transfer Available only for evaluators with bank accounts held in the US in USD currency only. Free!
International ACH (also known as eCheck) Available for evaluators with bank accounts held outside the US. BARE International pays in USD, but local banks will be converting to account currency. Check your bank for local fees. Free!
Paper Check Check price includes printing, mailing and check clearing. Checks available in USD only. $3 per Transaction
PayPal fee This fee applies in addition to the PayPal Transmission Fee. $3 per Transaction
PayPal Transmission Fee – US recipient Sending a PayPal payment to a U.S. Payee. 2% ($1 Max)
PayPal Transmission Fee – Non-U.S. Recipient Sending a PayPal payment to a Non-U.S. Payee. 2% ($20 Max)
Wire USD Domestic (Wire transfer USD to USD) Available for evaluators with a US bank account that prefer wire over ACH. $15 per Transaction
Non-USD Wire (Non-USD Wire transfer) $20 per Transaction
Wire Transfer (USD to USD International) Wire transfer USD to USD, International Payee Account, where local currency is not available. $26 per Transaction
Wire Investigations Wire trace investigations when a wire does not arrive due to incorrect details provided. $25.00 Each
Check Stop Payments, Paper Check Stop Payments; Rejected, Or Expired (Not Cashed Within 180 Days) $35.00 Each
Check Photocopies Obtain cashed check photocopy $20.00 Each
US ACH Return Fee Rejected US ACH transactions when evaluator provided incorrect bank account details or fails to update for closed accounts $11.00 Each
eCheck Return Fee Rejected international ACH transactions when evaluator provided incorrect bank account details or fails to update for closed accounts $25.00 Each
Wire Return Fee Rejected Wire transfer transactions when evaluator provided incorrect bank accounts details or fails to update for closed accounts $25.00 Each

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