Revenue True-Up
A revenue true-up is a periodic adjustment that corrects affiliate commissions based on finalized revenue figures, resolving discrepancies from estimates.
What it means in practice
A revenue true-up is the process of adjusting affiliate commission payments to reflect finalized revenue data after an initial payment was made based on preliminary figures. In RevShare programs, operators often calculate monthly commissions using estimated revenue numbers that are later adjusted for chargebacks, revenue share deductions, bonus costs, and payment processing fees. The true-up corrects the difference.
True-ups are necessary because certain revenue components are not immediately finalized. Chargebacks may arrive weeks after the original transaction. Bonus costs tied to wagering requirements may not be fully resolved until players complete or forfeit their bonuses. Currency conversions and payment processing fees may be reconciled on different schedules than gaming revenue.
The true-up cadence varies by program — monthly, quarterly, or annually. More frequent true-ups reduce the size of individual adjustments but increase operational overhead. Less frequent true-ups are administratively simpler but can create larger swings in affiliate earnings and complicate commission reconciliation.
Transparent true-up processes are critical for affiliate trust. Operators who provide detailed breakdowns showing preliminary figures, adjustment items, and final calculations give affiliates confidence that their earnings are accurate. Opaque adjustments without itemized explanations are a common source of affiliate disputes and program churn.
How Revenue True-Up works across industries
See how revenue true-up 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 supports automated revenue true-up workflows that compare preliminary and finalized revenue data, calculate adjustments, and apply corrections to affiliate balances. Detailed audit trails show each adjustment line item for full transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about revenue true-up, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
A revenue true-up is a periodic adjustment that corrects affiliate commission payments after initial figures are finalized. It accounts for chargebacks, bonus cost adjustments, processing fees, and other deductions that were not known when the preliminary commission was calculated.
Related Terms
Commission Reconciliation
Commission reconciliation is the process of verifying that affiliate payouts match actual qualified conversions before funds are released.
Revenue Share Deductions
Revenue share deductions are costs subtracted from gross revenue before calculating an affiliate's RevShare payout, including bonuses, taxes, fees, and chargebacks.
Negative Carryover
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 (Revenue Share)
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.
Settlement Period
The settlement period is the timeframe between when an affiliate commission is earned and when it becomes eligible for payout after verification and hold requirements.
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