Credit Card Affiliate Programs
Aug 18, 2004

Credit card affiliate programs are among the highest paying in the affiliate marketing industry. However, recommending credit cards through affiliate programs takes some special considerations and work for affiliates to ensure successful revenue. Read on for tips on successfully recommending credit cards and where to sign up for the credit card affiliate programs with the best product and payouts.

Benefits of Joining Credit Card Affiliate Programs
Credit card companies are paying out large commissions for affiliates who bring them new (and qualified) customers. Commissions range anywhere from $10-$75+ for qualified and accepted card applicants.

Some credit card affiliate programs also pay per lead, meaning affiliates will get a small commission ($1-$10) for each customer who fills out an application- whether the applicant is accepted or not, the affiliate still earns a commission. Many UK cards offer pay-per-lead commissions. All the credit card affiliate has to do is post a banner for the credit card. Sounds easy enough, but there are a few tips we can pass on for achieving the highest payouts with credit card affiliate programs.

Tips for Success with Credit Card Affiliate Programs

1. Be Prepared to Maintain
Credit cards and advertising campaigns change frequently. Unlike other affiliate programs credit cards, rates, and rewards are altered and changed constantly. Most credit cards will change their advertising banners and approach seasonally. It can be hard work to keep your affiliate banners, text, and reviews current. Be prepared to update your site frequently if you recommend credit cards.

Also, credit card companies and the banks that sponsor them are very concerned about legalities and how their company and products are represented. Consequently, they do not let affiliates create their own text. They specify what can be said about a card, and how affiliates can advertise. Credit card affiliate programs do not allow email or e-zine marketing.

2. Choose your network wisely.
Most credit card affiliate programs are run through affiliate networks. Credit card companies, or the banks they run through, are far too huge to manage an in-house affiliate program, so they go with networks to manage their affiliate marketing campaigns. Surprisingly, the same credit card affiliate programs are listed in many different networks. And the payouts can vary depending on which network you signed up for the credit card affiliate program in.

For example: payouts for credit card affiliate programs are generally higher at NCSReporting.com than CJ where they offer the same programs. However, NCSReporting doesn