Minimum Deposit
The minimum deposit is the lowest amount a player must fund to activate their account or qualify for an affiliate commission event like an FTD.
What it means in practice
A minimum deposit is the smallest amount a player or trader must fund into their account to begin playing, trading, or to trigger a qualifying conversion event. In affiliate programs, the minimum deposit threshold is closely tied to FTD (First Time Deposit) metrics and qualification rules — a deposit below the minimum may not count as a valid conversion.
For affiliate program operators, minimum deposit requirements serve two purposes. First, they filter out low-intent registrations by ensuring the user commits real funds. Second, they establish the baseline for CPA qualification — most programs require the first deposit to meet or exceed the minimum before the affiliate earns a commission. This protects the operator from paying CPA on deposits that are unlikely to generate meaningful revenue.
Minimum deposit thresholds vary significantly by vertical and operator. iGaming operators may set minimums as low as $10 to maximize player acquisition volume, while forex brokers may require $100–$500 to ensure the account can sustain meaningful trading activity. The threshold directly influences conversion rates — lower minimums increase conversions but may reduce average player lifetime value.
How Minimum Deposit works across industries
See how minimum deposit is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 allows operators to configure qualification rules that include minimum deposit thresholds for commission activation. This ensures affiliates are only paid for deposits that meet program requirements, reducing fraud risk and aligning payouts with genuine player or trader activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about minimum deposit, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Related Terms
FTD (First Time Deposit)
FTD is the first successful deposit made by a newly referred user. In iGaming and some broker programs, it is one of the most common qualification events used for CPA payouts and partner reporting.
Deposit Bonus
A promotional incentive offered by an iGaming operator to new or existing players, typically matching a percentage of their deposit amount as bonus funds with wagering requirements.
Qualification Rules
Qualification rules are the conditions a referred customer must meet before the affiliate earns a commission, such as minimum deposit amounts, wagering requirements, or identity verification.
CPA (Cost Per Acquisition)
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.
Conversion Rate
The percentage of clicks or visitors that complete a desired action, such as making a first deposit, opening an account, or purchasing a trading challenge.
Player Acquisition Cost
The total cost of acquiring a new depositing player through affiliate and marketing channels, including commissions, bonuses, and operational overhead.
Net Deposit
Net deposit is the total deposits made by a player or client minus their total withdrawals over a given period. It indicates how much money remains in the operator's system.
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