Gate your auctions, verify buyer credentials, and stay compliant, all within the registration flow.

Here’s how BidHarvest® supports secure, compliant access for restricted buyer groups.

Restrict Access to Approved Buyer Types

BidHarvest® lets you configure breaker-only, dealer-only, or trade-only auction access in just a few clicks.

You can:

• Restrict selected auctions (or individual lots) to only verified breaker/trade accounts
• Prevent general public access while keeping the catalogue visible for SEO and marketing purposes (Private auctions)
• Clearly flag buyer types and permissions within the admin view

This keeps sensitive or regulated auctions safe from misuse, whether you’re handling salvage vehicles, non-roadworthy stock, or manufacturer-cleared assets.

Capture Documentation During Registration

During the bidder registration journey, BidHarvest® allows you to request and validate key trade credentials, including:

• Breaker certification documents
• Vehicle dismantler insurance
• Motor trade insurance policy documents
• Company registration details
• Waste carrier licences (if required)

These can be uploaded securely during registration and reviewed in your admin dashboard. You can set rules to auto-approve known bidders or hold new applicants for manual verification, keeping your auction process streamlined but controlled.

Automated Annual Trade Account Fees

Need to charge breakers or trade buyers an annual access fee? No problem.

BidHarvest® supports:

• One-time payment upon account approval
• Card tokenisation to store payment details securely
• Automated repeat billing annually, quarterly, or to your preferred schedule
• Pre-charge email notifications with custom messaging and renewal reminders

All payments are handled securely via PCI-compliant gateways like Stripe or Opayo, and you’ll have full visibility into payment status, billing cycles, and failed payment alerts.

Ongoing Access Management & Reporting

Once an account is verified and approved, BidHarvest® gives you the tools to manage it long-term:

• Set expiry dates on insurance documents or certifications
• Automatically flag accounts for re-verification before bidding is allowed
• Generate filtered reports for account type, certification status, or billing cycle
• Export user lists for trade-specific comms or marketing campaigns

You can also assign custom bidder tags (e.g. “Licensed Breaker”, “Insurance Approved”) to surface key bidder types inside your CRM, catalogue activity logs, or bid history.

Why It’s Critical for Trade Auctions

Trade auctions often deal with high-liability assets — including non-roadworthy vehicles, recalled goods, or dismantle-only salvage — where unauthorised buyers can expose your business to risk. BidHarvest’s® gated registration and verification flows let you stay compliant, avoid fraud, and protect both vendors and your reputation.

Why It Matters

BidHarvest® ensures only qualified buyers access your trade and breaker auctions, while streamlining onboarding, fee collection, and ongoing compliance. It’s trusted by auctioneers handling sensitive stock and trade-only lots — and all of this can be configured without developer input or bolt-on systems.

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