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Overview
Getting paid as a partner starts with understanding how your earnings work and setting up your payment details. This guide covers everything from payment structures and payout methods to billing setup and common questions.
How You Earn
Your earnings depend on the payment structure defined in each offer. Most earnings come from base conversions, but some offers also pay for additional events.
Base Conversions
These are the primary actions the advertiser wants — the main goal of the offer:
- Product purchases
- Service subscriptions
- App downloads
- Customer sign-ups
- Lead form submissions
Additional Events
Some advertisers track and pay for secondary actions beyond the base conversion:
- Upsells or cross-sells
- Subscription renewals or rebills
- Tutorial or onboarding completion
- Premium tier upgrades
Not all events earn a payout. Many events are tracked for performance visibility only. Check the offer details to see which events include a payout.
Payment Structures
Advertisers define how you get paid in the offer's payout settings. Here are the most common structures:
CPA
Cost Per Action
Flat amount per conversion. You earn a fixed dollar amount for each qualifying action.
CPS
Cost Per Sale
Percentage of each sale. Your payout scales with the order value.
CPC
Cost Per Click
Flat amount per unique click. You earn for sending traffic, regardless of conversions.
CPM
Cost Per Mille
Flat amount per 1,000 impressions. Common for display and video ad placements.
Always check the Payout field in the offer details before you start promoting. This tells you exactly how much you earn and what the payment structure is (CPA, CPS, CPC, or CPM).
Available Payment Methods
Everflow supports many payment options. Your available methods may vary based on your location and advertiser.
Everflow Pay is an in-platform payment solution — your advertiser sets it up, not you. If your advertiser uses Everflow Pay, you'll be guided through a verification process. See the Everflow Pay setup guide for details.
Setting Up Your Payment Info
Open Billing — Go to Company Settings > Billing in your Partner Platform.
Enable your payment method — Click Enable Payment Method and choose your preferred option from the available list.
Complete your details — Fill in the required banking information and any verification steps.
Add tax information — Click Edit Tax to enter your tax ID and documentation. This is required before you can receive payments.
Don't wait. Set up your banking and tax information as soon as you join. Payments cannot be processed until both are complete — and delays here mean delays in getting paid.
Understanding Your Payment Terms
Payment terms determine when and how you receive your earnings. These are set by your advertiser based on your partnership agreement.
Not sure about your payment terms? Ask your Account Manager. They can explain your billing frequency, net terms, and minimum payout — so you always know when to expect your money.
Common Questions
When will I get my first payment?
After you generate conversions, your earnings accumulate until the next billing cycle. Once an invoice is generated and the net terms pass, your payment is processed. The full timeline depends on your billing frequency + net terms (e.g., monthly billing with Net 30 = up to 60 days from your first conversion).
Why is my payout different from what I expected?
Check the offer's payout type. CPS (percentage) payouts vary with order value. Some offers also have tiered commissions — your payout rate may increase as you hit volume thresholds. Review the offer details or ask your Account Manager to clarify.
What are tiered commissions?
Some advertisers increase your payout as you generate more volume. For example, you might earn $10 per conversion for the first 100, then $12 after that. Tier thresholds reset based on the advertiser's rules (usually monthly). Check with your Account Manager for tier details on specific offers.
Can I change my payment method?
Yes. Go to Company Settings > Billing and update your payment method. Changes apply to future payments only — any in-progress payments will complete using the previous method.
What if I work with multiple advertisers?
Each advertiser may have different payment terms (frequency, net terms, minimum payout). Your Billing section shows all invoices and transactions across all advertisers, so you can track everything in one place.
