Affiliate Commission Tiers and Rates
Understand the three affiliate commission tiers — 30%, 35%, and 40% — and how TrekMail decides when to upgrade an affiliate to the next tier.
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- Type
- Reference
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Plans
- Nano · Starter · Pro · Agency
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2026
Overview
The TrekMail affiliate program uses a three-tier commission structure. Your tier determines the percentage of each qualifying payment you earn. All new affiliates start at Tier 1 and can be upgraded by the TrekMail team as their performance develops.
Commission tiers
| Tier | Commission rate | Who is here |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 30% | All new affiliates on approval |
| Tier 2 | 35% | Promoted by admin based on performance |
| Tier 3 | 40% | Promoted by admin based on performance |
How commissions are applied
Your commission rate is applied to each qualifying payment made by a customer you referred. The ledger records the commissionable amount after the payment-processing fee allocation, then applies your rate to that amount.
Commissionable net amount × your rate = your commission
The rate that applies is the rate active on your account when the customer pays. If your tier is upgraded during a customer's 12-month revenue-share period, the new rate applies to later qualifying payments. The Commissions tab shows the net amount, rate, and resulting commission for each entry.
Tier 1: 30%
Every affiliate starts at Tier 1 upon approval. There is no waiting period. Your first qualifying commission is calculated at 30%.
Tier 2: 35%
Tier 2 upgrades are made by the TrekMail team at their discretion. There is no fixed threshold (for example, a set number of conversions per month) that automatically triggers a review. The team evaluates:
- Conversion volume and consistency over time
- The quality and fit of referred traffic
- Engagement with the program (active use of links, promotional activity, content quality)
If you believe you may be eligible for a tier upgrade, you can contact support to request a review. Include a brief description of your promotional activity and channels.
Tier 3: 40%
Tier 3 follows the same process as Tier 2. Upgrades are made individually based on sustained, high-quality performance. Reaching Tier 2 does not guarantee a Tier 3 upgrade. Each decision is made separately.
Add-on commission rates
Two add-ons earn commission at their own rate, separate from the tier table above:
- Drive Storage Add-on: a separate scale based on the customer's monthly spend, currently 5% to 20%. The exact rate is shown on each commission in your dashboard.
- White Label Add-on: a flat 15% commission, recurring on the add-on subscription for the same 12-month revenue-share window as plans.
Email Verifier credit purchases earn at your normal tier rate.
A note on tier upgrades
Tier changes are not automatic and are not based on a published score or points system. If you are producing consistent, high-quality referrals over time, contact support with a short overview of your channels and results if you would like a review.
How your current tier is shown
Your current tier and rate are displayed on the Overview tab of your affiliate dashboard, next to your account status.
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