Verification-level comparison · 2026
Gera Trusted vs Gera Expert
Gera Expert builds on Gera Trusted rather than replacing it. This side-by-side shows exactly what the higher tier adds, what it costs to step up, and how to decide whether the extra verification is worth it for your work.
At a glance
Gera Trusted
Verified identity plus background check and 12 months of active history.
£19.99/mo
Bookings warranty-eligible
Gera Expert
Trusted provider with verified qualifications and certified skills.
£29.99/mo
Bookings warranty-eligible
What Gera Expert adds over Gera Trusted
Extra checks required
- All Gera Trusted criteria must be met first
- Professional qualification or certification verified by Gera (trade cert, degree, professional body membership, etc.)
- At least 6 months of active Gera Trusted status
- Minimum 50 completed bookings with an average rating of 4.3 or above
- No upheld claims in the preceding 12 months
- Endorsements from at least 3 verified Gera customers in the relevant service category
Extra benefits unlocked
- Gera Expert badge on profile — highest visible trust signal below Elite
- Qualification certificate or body membership shown on public profile
- Warranty-eligible with the highest standard claim caps available
- Featured Expert placement in service category pages
- Eligible for Gera Expert-only projects and higher-value booking categories
- Gera Expert badge can be used in provider marketing materials with attribution to Gera
Step-up cost: £19.99/mo → £29.99/mo (+£10.00/mo).
Stay on Gera Trusted if…
- Verified identity plus background check and 12 months of active history.
- Your customers mainly want a confirmed identity and a warranty-eligible booking.
- You do not yet meet the added Gera Expert criteria, or want to reach them before upgrading.
Step up to Gera Expert if…
- You can meet: .
- You can meet: professional qualification or certification verified by gera (trade cert, degree, professional body membership, etc.).
- The extra trust signals justify the +£10.00/mo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Gera Trusted and Gera Expert?
Gera Trusted: Verified identity plus background check and 12 months of active history. Gera Expert: Trusted provider with verified qualifications and certified skills. Gera Expert builds on everything Gera Trusted verifies and adds 6 further checks plus 6 extra benefits.
How much more does Gera Expert cost than Gera Trusted?
Gera Trusted is £19.99/mo and Gera Expert is £29.99/mo — a step-up of £10.00 per month. There is no annual contract; the subscription renews monthly.
Do I need Gera Expert, or is Gera Trusted enough?
Gera Trusted already makes your Gera bookings warranty-eligible and displays a verification badge. Step up to Gera Expert when your customers need to see the extra assurance it carries — otherwise Gera Trusted is sufficient.
Both Gera Trusted and Gera Expert bookings are warranty-eligible — so why upgrade?
Both tiers keep bookings warranty-eligible, but a higher tier improves search ranking and customer trust signals. The extra checks are what let you charge with confidence, not just qualify for the guarantee.
Ready to verify?
Start with Gera Trusted and upgrade any time — one verification, recognised across every Gera product.
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