Credit-based commissions reward affiliates with product credits instead of cash payouts. This works especially well for loyal customers who naturally share your product and when you want to keep affiliates engaged with more of what they already use.
How to Set Up Credit-Based Commissions
- Go to your Groups & Rewards settings
- Select the affiliate group you want to add rewards to
- Click "Add Incentive" for that group
- Choose which products/plans trigger this incentive (monthly plans, yearly plans, one-time products, or specific products)
- Set incentive type to "Credits" and enter the credit amount per referral
- Configure payout conditions (lifetime, time-limited, or payment-limited)
- Set approval settings and create the incentive
Example: 20 credits per referral for monthly plans, with lifetime duration and immediate approval.
Alternative: You can also set up individual commission rates for specific affiliates instead of group-based rewards.
What Happens After Setup
Unlike cash commissions, credits can be awarded instantly after verified referrals and don't require banking details or invoices. Affiliates can redeem credits for your products, upgrades, or services either automatically through your system or manually through your team.
Credit vs. Cash Commissions
Credit rewards reduce financial burden while offering high perceived value. They work best when rewarding loyal users rather than professional marketers, and when you already have a product people love and want more of. Cash commissions remain better for creators or agencies expecting traditional payouts.
Ready to implement credit-based commissions? Contact support for help setting up your credit reward system.
