Negative carryover decides what happens to a month with negative NGR. If the programme carries it over, the loss stays on the affiliate’s account and later months cover it first, before any commission is earned.
Example. In March one player wins big and the affiliate’s NGR is −3,000 EUR. NGR is +2,000 EUR in April and +2,500 EUR in May. With negative carryover the affiliate earns nothing in April and in May earns commission on 1,500 EUR only. Without it, they earn commission on the full amount in both April and May.
Why it matters
For an affiliate with few players, one big win can wipe out commission for several months. That makes the carryover rule as important as the rate.
What to check
- Whether the loss carries over forever or is reset after some time.
- Whether carryover works per player, per brand or for the whole affiliate account.
- Whether the programme offers carryover “by agreement” and under what conditions.