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Affiliate payments

Here is a list of frequently asked questions regarding our Affiliate Programme payment and earnings:

How will I know that orders came through my blog or website?

The affiliate links that you generate via your affiliate dashboard, track you as having referred the customer and we also place a 60-day cookie on each visitor’s computer, so if a visitor you refer to us doesn’t buy immediately, but then returns within 60 days, you will still receive the commission for any products they purchase.

How much money will I earn through your affiliate programme?

Our standard commission rate is 25% of the purchase price of our products, which range from £24.95 to £95, but we also offer incentives and special promotions for our affiliates that can boost your commissions considerably.

Can I refer others to your affiliate programme and be paid for it?

We are not currently offering affiliate referral commissions, however as an approved affiliate if we choose to do this in future, you will be entitled to take part.

How do I know how much commission I have earned?

You can login to your dashboard at any time for access to real-time reporting, which provides up-to-the-minute information about the commissions you’ve earned.

When will I receive my affiliate commissions?

All affiliate payments are paid by BACS transfer by the 20th of each month for the previous month’s sales. If you need another payment method, please tell us about this when you apply for the programme.

Can I earn commissions on my own purchases?

You will not receive credit when purchasing a product or service through your own affiliate link. You may receive an automatic notification to let you know that a sale has taken place, but your affiliate payments will not include this amount.

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