What are the payment thresholds for affiliate marketing platforms?

The payment thresholds for affiliate marketing platforms can vary significantly depending on the platform, payment method, and affiliate's location. Payment thresholds typically represent the minimum amount of earnings an affiliate must accrue before they are eligible to receive a payout. Here's a general overview of payment thresholds for some affiliate marketing platforms:

1. **ShareASale**: ShareASale has a payment threshold of $50 for direct deposit and $100 for checks. Once an affiliate reaches the payment threshold, they are eligible to receive a payout on the 20th of the following month.

2. **CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)**: CJ Affiliate's payment threshold varies depending on the payment method and the affiliate's location. For direct deposit in the United States, the threshold is $50. For international affiliates, the threshold may vary. CJ Affiliate pays out commissions on a monthly basis.

3. **Rakuten Advertising (formerly Rakuten Marketing)**: Rakuten Advertising typically has a payment threshold of $50 for direct deposit in the United States. International affiliates may have different payment thresholds depending on their location. Rakuten Advertising pays out commissions on a monthly basis.

4. **Awin**: Awin's payment threshold varies depending on the payment method and the affiliate's location. For direct deposit in the United States, the threshold is $20. Awin pays out commissions on a monthly basis.

5. **MaxBounty**: MaxBounty's payment threshold varies depending on the payment method and the affiliate's location. The threshold for PayPal payments is typically $100, while the threshold for other payment methods may vary. MaxBounty pays out commissions on a weekly basis.

6. **Impact**: Impact's payment threshold varies depending on the payment method and the affiliate's location. For PayPal payments, the threshold is typically $50. Impact pays out commissions on a monthly basis.

These are just examples, and payment thresholds may vary among affiliate marketing platforms and payment methods. Affiliates should review the payment terms and conditions of their chosen affiliate marketing platforms to understand the specific payment thresholds and payout schedules applicable to them.