Affiliate Program & Payment Guide
About Our Affiliate Program
The MatchMint Affiliate Program allows content creators, influencers, and website owners to earn commission by promoting our custom sports cards. As an affiliate, you'll receive a unique referral link to share with your audience, and you'll earn a percentage of sales generated through your link.
Commission Structure
Our standard commission rates are:
| Sales Volume (Monthly) | Commission Rate | |------------------------|-----------------| | 1-10 orders | 10% | | 11-25 orders | 12% | | 26-50 orders | 15% | | 51+ orders | Negotiable |
Special promotional periods may offer increased commission rates, which will be communicated to all active affiliates.
Qualifying for Commission
For a sale to qualify for commission:
- The customer must click through your unique affiliate link
- The purchase must be completed within 30 days of clicking your link
- The order must be successfully delivered and not returned/refunded
- The customer must not have previously purchased through another affiliate link
Payment Methods
We offer several payment methods for affiliate commissions:
- PayPal - Most popular option, available worldwide
- Bank Transfer - Available in select countries
- Store Credit - 10% bonus when choosing this option
- Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin or Ethereum (minimum payment threshold applies)
Payment Schedule
Affiliate payments are processed on the following schedule:
- Monthly Payments: For affiliates earning more than £50/$50/€50 per month
- Quarterly Payments: For affiliates earning less than £50/$50/€50 per month
Payments are typically processed within the first 10 business days of the month following the earning period.
Payment Calendar
| Earning Period | Payment Processing (Monthly) | Payment Processing (Quarterly) | |----------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------| | January | February 1-10 | - | | February | March 1-10 | - | | March | April 1-10 | April 1-10 | | April | May 1-10 | - | | May | June 1-10 | - | | June | July 1-10 | July 1-10 | | July | August 1-10 | - | | August | September 1-10 | - | | September | October 1-10 | October 1-10 | | October | November 1-10 | - | | November | December 1-10 | - | | December | January 1-10 | January 1-10 |
Payment Thresholds
Minimum payment thresholds apply:
- PayPal: £20/$20/€20
- Bank Transfer: £50/$50/€50
- Store Credit: No minimum
- Cryptocurrency: £100/$100/€100
Earnings below these thresholds will roll over to the next payment period until the threshold is reached.
Tracking Your Earnings
You can track your affiliate performance through our affiliate dashboard:
- Log in to your affiliate account at affiliate.matchmint.com
- View real-time statistics on clicks, conversions, and earnings
- Access detailed reports on customer behavior and popular products
- Generate custom tracking links for specific campaigns
Dashboard Features
- Performance Overview: See your total earnings, clicks, and conversion rate
- Sales Reports: Detailed breakdown of each sale attributed to your links
- Traffic Analysis: See which content drives the most conversions
- Payment History: Complete record of all payments made to you
- Marketing Materials: Access banners, product images, and promotional text
Tax Information
As an affiliate, you are responsible for reporting and paying taxes on your earnings according to your local tax laws. We may require tax documentation (such as a W-9 form for US affiliates) before processing payments.
For affiliates earning over certain thresholds, we may issue tax forms:
- US affiliates: 1099-MISC for earnings over $600/year
- UK affiliates: Payment statements for all earnings
- EU affiliates: Documentation compliant with local regulations
Affiliate Program Best Practices
To maximize your earnings:
- Create authentic content: Share your genuine experience with our products
- Target the right audience: Focus on sports enthusiasts, collectors, and gift-givers
- Use high-quality images: Showcase our products in the best light
- Track performance: Use UTM parameters to identify your best-performing content
- Promote during peak seasons: Holidays, major sporting events, and graduation season
Common Payment Issues
Delayed Payments
Payments may be delayed if:
- Your payment information is incomplete or incorrect
- You haven't submitted required tax documentation
- There are security concerns with your account
Missing Commissions
If you believe you're missing commissions:
- Check that the sale occurred within 30 days of the customer clicking your link
- Verify that the order wasn't returned or refunded
- Contact our affiliate support team with the order details
Becoming an Affiliate
To join our affiliate program:
- Visit affiliate.matchmint.com
- Complete the application form
- Agree to our affiliate terms and conditions
- Wait for approval (typically 1-3 business days)
Contact Affiliate Support
For questions about affiliate payments or our program:
- Email: affiliates@matchmint.com
- Subject: "Affiliate Payment Question"
- Response Time: Within 1-2 business days
Our affiliate management team is dedicated to helping you succeed as a MatchMint partner.