Types of Partners Programmes
There are two main partner types;
Affiliates
Affiliates introduce clients through sources such as comparison websites, broker listings, and blogs. Affiliates do not have direct contact with clients. The client follows the link on the website and opens a trading account, makes a First-time deposit (FTD), trades and meets any trading requirements (dependent on region). The commission is calculated based on the referrals' country and their FTD - the affiliate will earn a CPA without knowing or interacting with the client.
Advantages of being an Affiliate
- Competitive CPA payouts
- Monthly payouts aid in budgeting
- Focus on acquiring client registrations and meeting first-time deposit requirements rather than long-term trading activity
- A real-time clients attribution analytics
- Exclusive bonuses for performing affiliates
Introducing Brokers (IB)
IBs will earn a rebate on client referrals. IBs do have direct contact with their clients and will have access to their personal details, with the consent of the client. Examples include; networks, educators, trading groups and academies.
Advantages of being an IB
- Consistent passive income
- Referral yields long-term rewards
- Competitive rebate payouts - start earning from $25/m in volume traded
Which programme is best for me
How do you know which programme is best for you?
The choice between the two programmes depends on your preference, skills and goals.
You should consider applying for the Affiliate program if;
- You have a finance/trading-related website, social media page or a blog
- You want access to real-time client attribution analytics, which can help you track your performance and optimise your marketing campaigns.
- You do not have direct contact with clients
- Your focus is on acquiring client registrations and meeting deposit requirements
- You want competitive CPA payouts and monthly payouts - this means you receive a fixed commission for every referred client who meets the FTD and trading requirements.
You should consider applying for the IB program if;
- You have a trading network/ group, or academy or are an educator
- You have direct contact with clients
- You want to earn a rebate for client referrals - this means you receive a percentage of the trading volume generated by your referred clients. The more they trade, the more you earn.
In summary, if you prefer a more hands-off approach with a focus on acquiring clients and receiving fixed CPA payouts, the Affiliate program may be suitable for you. On the other hand, if you want to build long-term, passive income and have direct interaction with clients, the IB program could be a better fit. Your choice should align with your strengths, goals, and the level of your client engagement.
If you need further information contact the Partners team at partners@oanda.com
Commission plan overview
| Partner Programme | Commission |
| Affiliates | Up to $1,100* |
| IB | Start from $25/m volume in traded |
*Subject to the qualification terms being met and depending on geographical location of the introduce client
Deactivation of account
As per our Terms and Conditions, failing to meet requirements over a period of 6 calendar months can result in the deactivation of your account. You will be given notice of your account status changing so please ensure your email address is up to date as this is the method of communication we would try to reach you on.