A step-by-step guide to buying and selling livestock with negotiation and escrow protection.
Find the perfect livestock, negotiate directly, pay securely, and receive with confidence — all from your phone, anywhere in the world.
Get the Garabaly app from the App Store or Google Play. Create your account with your phone number. Complete your profile for access to all marketplace features.
Explore thousands of verified livestock listings. Use filters to find exactly what you need — by category (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry), location, price range, and health certification status. Each listing includes photos, detailed specs, and often voice descriptions in local languages.
This is what makes Garabaly different. Start a conversation with the seller — ask about the animal, request more photos or videos, and negotiate the price. In West Africa, price is a conversation, not a label. Garabaly respects that. Reach consensus, then move to payment.
"Price is a conversation, not a label. That's not friction — that's culture."
Check the seller's verification status, ratings, and reviews from previous buyers. Review the animal's health certificate from a verified veterinarian. Know exactly what you're buying before you commit.
Need a butcher, delivery driver, or vet inspection? Add verified service providers to your order directly in the app. Bundle 1 listing with up to 3 services (1 butcher + 1 vet + 1 delivery max). Drag-to-reorder your fulfillment sequence. Each provider confirms availability before you can checkout — and gets paid immediately when their step is complete. Per-party escrow protection on every part of the order.
Once the seller and all service providers have pre-approved your order, tap "Buy with Escrow." Your payment is securely held by Garabaly — one escrow hold, per-party allocation. Pay via card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) powered by Stripe. Multi-currency support means diaspora buyers can pay in EUR, USD, GBP, or any of 135+ Stripe-supported currencies. Mobile money is LIVE via Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave among several others. Bank transfer coming soon.
"Your money is safe until the cow is in your compound. Period."
Since the seller and all service providers have already pre-approved before checkout, your order begins processing immediately. Track it through every stage: confirmed, preparing, in transit, and delivered. Push notifications and in-app updates keep you informed at every step.
The seller arranges delivery or you meet at an agreed location. Inspect the livestock to make sure it matches the listing. Take your time — the escrow protection gives you peace of mind.
Every order generates a unique 6-character alphanumeric code — one code per order, even multiparty bundles with seller + butcher + delivery. The code is encrypted with industry-leading security standards and protected by built-in brute-force prevention. For escrow orders, the code is hidden from seller and providers until you confirm receipt. For cash orders, the code is visible to all parties after checkout. One confirmation, one code — completes both the order and all service bookings simultaneously.
"One code. Six characters. Instant release. Trust delivered."
Reach thousands of buyers across West Africa and the diaspora. Get fair prices through real negotiation and receive guaranteed payment.
Download the app and create your seller account. Complete ID verification to earn your "Verified Seller" badge. This builds trust with buyers and gives your listings higher visibility.
Tap the "+" button to create a listing. Add multiple photos or videos of your livestock, fill in details (breed, age, weight, price), and optionally record a voice description in your language. Upload a health certificate if available.
When a buyer is interested, they'll message you directly. Answer their questions, share additional photos or videos, and negotiate the price — just like at the physical market. Garabaly gives you the tools to communicate naturally.
When a buyer adds your listing to their cart, you'll receive a request to review and accept the order. The buyer can only proceed to payment once you've confirmed. This protects both sides — buyers know the order will be fulfilled, and you know the buyer is committed. No post-checkout acceptance step is needed.
Coordinate with the buyer on delivery or pickup. Garabaly connects you with verified delivery drivers right in the app — they're part of the same escrow-protected order, so everyone gets paid.
Upon satisfactory receipt, the buyer enters their unique 6-character confirmation code directly in the app. Once entered, your payment enters a 24-hour buyer protection window. If no dispute is raised, funds are released to your Garabaly Wallet automatically. Service providers are paid immediately — the 24-hour window applies only to sellers. Funds in your wallet can be transferred to other users. External withdrawals via mobile money are LIVE (Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave among several others). Bank transfer is coming soon.
Garabaly's escrow is a world-class financial system with per-party staged release. One escrow hold per order, per-party allocation. Sellers and service providers pre-approve before checkout — no post-checkout confirmation needed. Every transaction is encrypted, audited, and protected by fraud detection.
Buyer pays at checkout. Funds are held in escrow — neither party can touch the money. One payment covers the seller and all service providers, each share tracked separately.
Buyer confirmed receipt with their 6-character code. Seller's share enters a 24-hour countdown (dispute window). Service providers (butcher, vet, delivery) receive immediate release — no waiting.
24-hour countdown expired with no dispute, or service confirmed. Funds credited to the seller's wallet. Each provider was already paid at their step — per-party staged release means no one waits for the entire chain.
Buyer opened a dispute during the 24-hour window. All unreleased shares are frozen — already-released service provider shares are unaffected. Dual-admin review required. If resolved in buyer's favor, funds are refunded.
Supporting 135+ currencies via Stripe across Africa and internationally — with card payments, a full-featured wallet, and LIVE mobile money.
Mobile money is LIVE via Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave among several others. Pay and receive funds instantly across West Africa.
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay in EUR, USD, GBP, CAD, and 135+ currencies. Powered by Stripe for world-class payment security. Bank transfer coming soon.
A full digital wallet with available balance, escrow holds, and auditable transaction history. Secured with a private PIN, SMS verification, and military-grade integrity verification.
135+ currencies supported via Stripe — XOF, XAF, NGN, GHS, EUR, USD, GBP, CAD, and more. Real-time exchange rates with automatic conversion. Trade in the currency you know.
Garabaly supports four order pathways: Independent orders (default — all cart items are separate), Seller-Only, Service-Only, and Multiparty Bundle orders. Bundle 1 listing with up to 3 services (1 butcher + 1 vet + 1 delivery). You control the fulfillment sequence with drag-to-reorder. One bundle = one order ID = one confirmation code. Each provider gets paid as their step is completed — per-party escrow, total protection.
Verified transport professionals who specialize in safe livestock delivery. Track your delivery in real time with live status updates. Escrow-protected — they're only paid after you confirm receipt.
Book a verified butcher as part of your order. In multiparty orders, the butcher is activated only after the livestock transaction is complete — ensuring the right animal is processed.
Request a vet inspection before or after purchase. Veterinarians issue digital health certificates that are attached to listings, giving buyers confidence in the animal's condition.
Whether you're buying for a wedding, Tabaski, a naming ceremony, or everyday meals — selling from your farm, or sending livestock home from abroad — Garabaly has you covered with escrow protection on every transaction.
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