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Affiliate Payout Calculator

Hold period has to exceed the return window.

Written and maintained by Mohit PatelLast checked August 4, 2026How we build these
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Payable commission

$3,988

after $347 of reversals

Gross commission earned$4,334
Reversed−$347
Hold period45 days
Payable$3,988

The hold period exists so returns and cancellations can reverse before commission is paid. It has to exceed your return window or you will be clawing back money from affiliates, which damages the relationship far more than the amount justifies.

How the Affiliate Payout Calculator works

The hold period exists so returns can reverse before commission is paid. It has to exceed your return window — otherwise you are clawing money back from affiliates, which damages the relationship far more than the amount justifies.

Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.

Frequently asked questions

How long should the hold period be?

Longer than your returns window plus a few days of processing. A 30-day return policy needs a hold of at least 45 days.

What is a commission reversal?

Commission removed after the order was returned or cancelled. It is normal and expected; clawing back commission already paid is not, and it destroys trust quickly.

Should there be a minimum payout?

A small threshold reduces payment processing cost on tiny balances. Setting it too high traps affiliate earnings indefinitely and generates complaints.

How often should I pay?

Monthly is standard. Paying reliably on a fixed date matters more to affiliates than paying frequently — predictability is what they plan against.

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