The minimum payout is the threshold below which a programme sends no money. If your commission for a month does not reach that amount, the payout waits until commission adds up.
Why it matters
For a smaller site or channel a high minimum means money arrives less often than the payout frequency suggests. If a programme pays monthly and your monthly commission stays below the minimum, the payout waits until the total passes the minimum, which can take a long time.
What to check
- the amount and currency of the minimum;
- whether the minimum differs by payout method;
- what happens to an amount below the minimum and whether it expires;
- payout costs the affiliate bears.