Every Bark lead shows the credit cost clearly before you respond, so you always know what you're paying upfront.
What affects the price?
| Factor | How does it affect cost |
| Service type | Specialist services typically cost more than general ones |
| Job size and scope | A larger or more complex job costs more than a smaller one |
| Location | Leads in high-demand areas may cost more |
| Customer engagement | A customer ready to hire may cost more than one still researching |
Lead signals
When browsing leads, you'll see signals that indicate the quality and urgency of each lead:
| Signal | What it means |
| High hiring intent | The customer is actively ready to hire a high-value lead |
| Urgent | The customer needs someone to respond quickly |
| 1st to respond | No other professional has contacted this customer yet |
| Verified phone | The customer's phone number has been verified |
| 💡 Leads with strong signals tend to convert better — they're worth prioritising. |
Example
A lead for a one-off clean of a 2-bedroom flat will cost fewer credits than a weekly clean of a 4-bedroom house, because the job is larger and more valuable.
How to check the cost before buying
The credit cost is always shown on the lead before you confirm. You're never charged without seeing the price first.
- Log in to your Bark account
- Click Leads in the top navigation
- Open any lead to see the credit cost before responding
Go to your leads → Buy credits
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