Why choose Bira?
Since 1899, Bira has proudly stood as the voice of independent retailers across the UK. Our mission is simple: to listen to your concerns, understand your challenges, and act in your best interest every step of the way.
We're passionate about championing the vital role of independent traders and shopkeepers in Britain’s retail landscape, and we're relentless in our efforts to support and protect them.
What businesses do we support?
Bira represents thousands of independent businesses from high street shops to specialist retailers, having conversations right at the heart of government with key decision-makers.
But we don’t stop at advocacy, members also benefit from exclusive discounts on essential business services, helping you save money while focusing on what you do best: running your business.
Join as a Bira Member for £17.08 per month
This membership is perfect for any retail business in the UK. You'll get access to all Bira member benefits, including:
- Legal advice and protection - Unlimited legal advice and £50,000 indemnity cover*
- Card processing rates - Competitive preferential rates with no PCI compliance fees and no authorisation fees.
- Product buying - Choose from over 160 suppliers and save on over 2,000 brands when purchasing stock through Bira Direct.
- Business Insurance - Specialist cover for independent businesses with the quickest online buying experience you can find!
- Utility and telecoms savings - Free of charge evaluation and low cost quotations.
- Website management - from quick ecommerce options to full website design service
- Industry insight - The latest industry news, events and legislative updates straight to your inbox with the Bira newsletter
- & much more - see all benefits here
Over 30 Member Benefits
We are a proactive and practical trade association focused on your success. We help protect and grow your business through access to over 30 essential business benefits.
Hear From our Members
We’re proud to share that our members are our greatest advocates. Discover how membership has made a meaningful impact on their businesses and helped them thrive!
Policy & Campaigns
We listen to what you say matters most and make sure your voice is heard in Government to influence public debate and shape new legislation.
Thinking of rejoining?
Rejoining is easy and opens the door to all the benefits you’ve enjoyed before. To reactivate your Membership, please contact us
Phone: 0121 446 6688 (option 1)
Email: membership@bira.co.uk
Time to Renew Your Membership?
We’d love to have you continue as part of our community! To renew your membership, simply get in touch with our Membership Team:
Phone: 0121 446 6688 (option 1)
Email: membership@bira.co.uk
Please remember to include your Membership Number when you reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!
Listen to our podcast
Our podcast is designed to keep you informed and inspired with conversations that matter. We discuss crucial subjects such as consumer trends, relevant government legislation, business rates, parking, and staffing - all with the goal of giving you practical insights, so you can navigate challenges with confidence and spot opportunities for growth.
Bira Connect
Bira Connect is the place for members to collaborate, connect, and grow alongside fellow business owners and the Bira team. Together, we can encourage innovation, support one another, and elevate the independent retail community to new heights.
Join Bira today to connect with fellow retailers and access our community forum.
Join as a Group
Through a group membership with Bira, we'll help you strengthen your offering with additional support and valuable benefits to the retailers in your group or BID. We recommend speaking to our membership manager to discuss your membership options.
Click on the button below to fill out the short form to express your interest, and we'll get back to you in no time!
Join as a Supplier
We're always on the lookout for quality suppliers in all product sectors to deliver unique products to our members.
We recommend speaking with a member of our team about becoming a Bira Direct Supplier as completion of our online application form will not guarantee Bira Direct Approved Service Partner Status.
Join Mica
Mica is a unique co-operative group of independent retailers, who work together for mutual benefit.
For over 25 years they have sought to drive down the costs of marketing their businesses by working collectively, driving up their margins by buying collectively, and gain the edge on their competitors by sharing ideas and thinking collectively.