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title: Frequently Asked Questions | TimeBank Ireland
description: Common questions about timebanking, time credits, listings, exchanges, trust and safety, and community membership — everything you need to get started.
canonical: https://hour-timebank.ie/faq
generated: 2026-09-14T06:18:36.828Z
---# Frequently Asked Questions

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## Getting Started

### What is time banking?

### Is it free to join?

### How do I get started?

### What skills can I offer?

## Time Credits

### What is a time credit?

### How do I earn time credits?

### Can I donate my credits?

### Can my balance go negative?

### What if I sent credits to the wrong person?

## Exchanges & Safety

### How do I arrange an exchange?

### Is it safe to meet strangers?

### What if someone doesn't show up or complete the service?

### Are the services insured?

## Badges & Rewards

### What are badges and XP?

### How do I earn XP?

### Can I opt out of leaderboards?

## Account & Privacy

### How do I change my password?

### Who can see my profile?

### How do I delete my account?

### How is my data protected?

### Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help.

[Contact Support](/contact)