ClickBank for affiliates

ClickBank is an affiliate marketplace with more than 4,000 digital and other products.

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Facts

TypeMarketplace for digital products
Cost for affiliatesFree to create an account
Minimum payout100 USD (default payment threshold)
Payout scheduleWeekly or biweekly, paid on Fridays
Payment methodsDirect deposit, Wire, Check
Who can joinNo official information

How to join

  1. Open the affiliate page and create a free account.
  2. Set your payment method in your account.
  3. Browse the marketplace and pick products.
  4. Create your tracking link and promote the product.
  5. Reach the payment threshold and the sales requirement to get paid.

Our assessment

Good for

Affiliates who want to promote products from a marketplace, paid by percentage or fixed amount per action.

Not for

Anyone who needs PayPal payouts, since ClickBank does not deposit affiliate payments to PayPal.

Strengths
  • Creating an account is free.
  • Commissions are either a percentage of each sale (including upsells and rebills) or a fixed amount per action.
  • You can choose weekly or biweekly payouts.
Catches
  • The default payment threshold is 100 USD.
  • Before the first payout you need at least five sales using at least two payment methods.
  • A return allowance is held back and released after about 12 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Is ClickBank free for affiliates?

The affiliate page says you create a free ClickBank account. It states no other affiliate fees.

What is the ClickBank payout minimum?

The help center gives a default payment threshold of 100 USD.

Does ClickBank pay through PayPal?

No. The help center lists direct deposit, wire and check. ClickBank does not deposit affiliate payments to PayPal.

How often does ClickBank pay affiliates?

You can choose weekly or biweekly. Payments are issued on a Friday, two days after the pay period ends.

What is the Customer Distribution Requirement?

Before any payout, the account needs at least five sales using at least two of the supported payment methods. It only has to be met once per nickname account.

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