Bidding on Swoopo is straightforward. Just follow these four simple steps:

1. Register for free
2. Charge-up your account with bids
3. Pick an auction
4. Bid and win!

Register for free
If you want to bid online, you´ll first need to register. Registration is free and easy. As part of the registration process, you will need to confirm your email address by clicking on the link in the confirmation email sent to your account.
Once you´re confirmed: congratulations - you´ve registered with Swoopo.

Charge-up your account with bids
Each bid costs just £0.50, available in "BidPacks" of 35, 50, 100, 250 and 500. Pick the size of BidPack you want and decide how you want to pay: either with a credit or debit card, or via PayPal.

Pick an auction
What will it be? A brand new 42" plasma TV? The latest laptop computer? Or maybe a new leather handbag? Pick your product and go for it! You'll always find a selection of our most exciting auctions on the homepage, or you can browse through the categories to find just what you're looking for.

Bid and win!
Here we go - you´re now ready to take part in your first Swoopo auction. Just click on the "Bid" button! Simple, huh?

If you need to leave your computer, don´t worry - you can use the "BidButler" to place bids for you when you're away. Click here for a visual explanation of how the BidButler works.