Become an Official
Handshake Zone
Host safe local trades at your café. Free to join. We bring the customers.
Why partner with Nearbuy?
More foot traffic
Scouts and Makers meet in your café for handshakes — they often stay for coffee and cake.
Free in-app exposure
Listed on the Nearbuy map for free, with a gold badge that says you're verified.
Member-only specials
Offer Nearbuy members a deal that brings them back — you control it from the Partner Portal.
How it works
Apply with your café details
Takes about 3 minutes — it's the form below.
We visit you in person to verify
Our team comes by within 7 days to say hi and check the vibe.
You get the Official Handshake Zone badge for your window
Free gold sticker, delivered within 5 days of approval.
You manage hours and specials any time
From the Partner Portal — no app to install, just sign in on any phone.
Apply now
We'll be in touch within 7 days.
Already a partner? Sign in to the Partner Portal →