Commission & Payout Terms

CPA is a commission model where an affiliate earns a fixed payment for each qualifying action, such as a deposit, registration, or purchase, that a referred user completes.

CPA pays a fixed amount per conversion. RevShare pays an ongoing percentage of revenue. The core difference is where risk sits after the acquisition happens, and which model aligns with your program goals.

Hybrid commission combines two payout models, most commonly CPA and RevShare, in a single affiliate deal so operators can reward both conversion volume and long-term customer value.

Negative carryover is a policy where a negative revenue balance from one period is rolled into the next period and offsets future affiliate earnings before new commissions are paid out.

RevShare is a commission model where an affiliate earns an ongoing percentage of the revenue generated by their referred customers, typically calculated on a monthly basis.

The structure that defines how and when affiliates are compensated for referred activity, including fixed payments, revenue shares, or hybrid combinations.

A commission model where an affiliate earns a fixed payment for each qualified lead they generate, typically defined as a registration, form submission, or account opening that meets specified criteria.

A waiting period between when a commission is earned and when it becomes eligible for payout, used to verify conversion quality and protect against fraud or chargebacks.

A commission structure where affiliates earn from their own referrals and from referrals made by affiliates they recruited, creating layered earning opportunities across partner tiers.

How often an affiliate program processes and sends commission payments to its partners, typically on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.

An override commission is a payment made to a parent or master affiliate based on the performance of the sub-affiliates or sub-IBs they manage. It rewards partner recruitment and network management without reducing the sub-partner's own earnings.

A hold period is the time window between when an affiliate commission is earned and when it becomes eligible for payout, used by operators to verify conversion quality and protect against fraud or chargebacks.

A performance tier is a structured level within an affiliate program where partners earn progressively higher commissions or additional benefits as they meet defined volume, revenue, or quality thresholds.

A recurring commission is an ongoing payment made to an affiliate for as long as the referred customer remains active or continues to generate revenue for the operator.

A payment threshold is the minimum commission balance an affiliate must accumulate in their account before they can request or receive a payout from the operator.

CPC (Cost Per Click) is a pricing model where the advertiser pays a fixed amount each time a user clicks on an affiliate's link or ad, regardless of whether that click results in a conversion.

A clawback is the reversal or recoupment of affiliate commissions that were already paid out, typically triggered by chargebacks, fraud, refunds, or failure to meet qualification criteria.

A dynamic commission is a commission structure that automatically adjusts based on predefined rules such as performance thresholds, volume tiers, traffic quality scores, or time-based conditions.

A conversion cap is a limit on the number of conversions for which an affiliate can earn commissions within a specified period, used for budget control and fraud prevention.

A tiered commission is a commission model where payout rates increase as affiliates or IBs reach higher performance thresholds, such as monthly conversion volume or revenue generated.

A qualified conversion is a conversion that meets predefined criteria - such as minimum deposit, account verification, or activity thresholds - before commission is owed to the referring affiliate or IB.

A commission split is the division of earned commission between multiple parties, such as a master affiliate and their sub-affiliates, or a master IB and their sub-IBs.

Payout automation is the automated calculation and disbursement of affiliate or IB commissions based on configured rules, eliminating manual spreadsheet processing and reducing payout errors.

CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) pays when a referred user completes a defined acquisition event like a deposit or purchase. CPL (Cost Per Lead) pays when a user completes a lead action like a signup or registration. The difference is how deep into the funnel the conversion event sits.

VIP program commission is the enhanced affiliate payout on revenue from high-value players in an operator's VIP or high-roller program.

Sportsbook RevShare is a commission model where affiliates earn an ongoing percentage of the net revenue generated by their referred bettors from sports betting activity, typically calculated on net sportsbook revenue after payouts and adjustments.

Turnover-based commission is a payout model where affiliates earn a percentage of the total amount wagered (handle) by their referred players, rather than a share of the operator's net revenue.

Sportsbook CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) is a commission model where affiliates earn a fixed payment for each bettor they refer who meets a defined qualifying action, such as making a first deposit and placing a bet.

In sportsbook affiliate programs, CPA pays a fixed fee per qualified bettor, while RevShare pays an ongoing percentage of net sports betting revenue. The choice impacts affiliate earnings, operator costs, and program alignment with player quality.

CPM is a pricing model where advertisers pay a fixed rate per 1,000 ad impressions served, regardless of clicks or conversions generated.

RevShare pays an ongoing percentage of revenue. Hybrid combines a fixed CPA with ongoing RevShare. The choice affects affiliate cash flow, long-term alignment, and acquisition cost structure.

CPA pays a one-time fixed amount per conversion. Hybrid commission combines a CPA payment with ongoing RevShare, balancing upfront payout with long-term alignment.

A commission cap is a maximum payout limit set by an operator on how much an affiliate can earn per referral, time period, or deal.

Sub-affiliate programs pay a commission on recruits' earnings, while multi-tier commission extends this across multiple referral levels.

The transfer of earned commissions from an operator or advertiser to an affiliate based on agreed terms, thresholds, and payment schedules.

Commission reconciliation is the process of verifying that affiliate payouts match actual qualified conversions before funds are released.

Multi-currency payouts enable affiliate programs to pay partners in their preferred currency, managing exchange rates and settlement across regions.

Geo-based commission is a payout model where affiliate rates vary by the geographic location of referred users, reflecting different customer values and regulatory costs across markets.

Flat-rate commissions pay the same amount per conversion regardless of volume. Tiered commissions increase rates as affiliates hit higher performance thresholds.

A payment method is the channel through which an affiliate program distributes earned commissions to its partners, such as bank wire, e-wallet, or cryptocurrency.

CPC pays affiliates per click on a tracking link, while CPA pays a fixed fee only when a referred user completes a qualifying action like a deposit or purchase.

CPI is a commission model where an affiliate earns a fixed payment each time a referred user installs a mobile app, commonly used in casino and sportsbook promotions.

Revenue share deductions are costs subtracted from gross revenue before calculating an affiliate's RevShare payout, including bonuses, taxes, fees, and chargebacks.

Lifetime commission is a deal structure where an affiliate earns ongoing commission from a referred customer for as long as that customer remains active, with no expiration date.

CPA pays per conversion action (deposit, purchase). CPM pays per thousand impressions. CPA ties cost to results; CPM ties cost to exposure regardless of conversions.

Net revenue is the total revenue generated by a customer or cohort after deducting costs such as bonuses, chargebacks, and platform fees.

Payment processing is the operational workflow of calculating, validating, and disbursing affiliate commission payments across multiple methods and currencies.

In online casino affiliate programs, CPA pays a fixed fee per qualified depositor, while RevShare pays ongoing revenue share based on player NGR.

A crypto payout is an affiliate commission payment made in cryptocurrency — typically Bitcoin, USDT, or USDC — instead of fiat currency, often used in iGaming, Forex, and prop trading affiliate programs.

Crypto payouts settle affiliate commissions via blockchain in cryptocurrency. Fiat payouts use traditional banking. Each method has different speed, cost, and compliance implications.