Affiliate programme
You'll need to complete an Affiliate application form on our Partners page.
- Go to our Partners page and click on "Join Now".
- Complete the Affiliate application form.
- Wait for approval, which typically takes 1-3 working days.
The approval process may take lesser time if you have a real Deriv account with the same email as your partner account application. If you do not have an account, you can sign up for one here.
As a Deriv Affiliate, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Up to 45% commission
- Free educational and marketing resources
- Multilingual support
- Transparent fee structure
- Detailed earnings reports
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 live chat support
We have 3 revenue models for Affiliates promoting Options:
- Revenue Share: Earn commissions up to 45% based on the monthly net revenue generated by your clients. The higher their net revenue, the higher your commission payout.
- Turnover: Earn up to 1.5% commission for each contract your clients purchase.
- Cost per acquisition (For EU clients only): Earn a USD 100 commission for each successful accumulative USD 100 deposit. Your referred client must open a real account using your tracking link and deposit USD 100 or more (one-time or accumulative).
For Affiliates promoting CFDs, refer to this question on CFD calculations.
Affiliates will earn commission from clients who trade Options on:
- Deriv platforms: Deriv Trader, SmartTrader, Deriv Bot, and Deriv GO.
- Third-party platforms: Only via Deriv API.
For Affiliates with clients who trade CFDs, refer to Which trading platforms are part of the Deriv IB programme?
Deriv’s Revenue Share plan allows Affiliates to earn commissions based on the monthly net revenue generated by their clients' Options trades. The commission rate varies depending on the amount of net revenue generated.
Please note that affiliates residing in the EU can sign up for the Revenue Share plan but can only refer clients residing outside the EU.
For monthly net revenue of Options trades:
- USD 20,000 or less: 30% commission
- Exceeding USD 20,000: 45% commission
For example:
If a client generates USD 10,000 in monthly net revenue:
- Commission: USD 10,000 x 30% = USD 3,000
If a client generates USD 25,000 in monthly net revenue:
- Commission for first USD 20,000: USD 20,000 x 30% = USD 6,000
- Commission for remaining USD 5,000: USD 5,000 x 45% = USD 2,250
- Total commission: USD 6,000 + USD 2,250 = USD 8,250
Only Multiplier Financials are excluded from Affiliate commission generation.
Digital Options: Based on the payout probability of the client's contracts. For more detailed calculations, refer to the <commission structure of Digital Options>.
Multipliers: 40% of client fee
Accumulator Options: 40% of client fee
Turbo Options: 40% of client fee
Vanilla Options: 40% of client fee
Lookbacks (only on SmartTrader): 0.8% of the trade stake
Please note that EU-based affiliates can sign up for the Turnover plan but can only refer clients who reside outside the EU.
For Digital Options, the commission is based on the payout probability of the client’s contracts.
Commission = Stake amount x Turnover commission (%)
If a client trades Digital Options with a stake of USD 10 and receives a payout of USD 15:
- Payout probability
Based on the probability chart, this falls under the 0.5% commission rate
- Commission calculation
Total commission earned: USD 0.05
Commission = Client fee x 40%
Client trades multipliers with a stake of USD137 with a multiplier of 100. The client ischarged USD 5 for this trade (client fee).
Total commission earned: USD 2
Commission = Client fee x 40%
Commission = Stake amount x 0.8%
If a client trades Lookbacks with a stake of USD 10:
Total commission earned: USD 0.08
The CPA plan is for Affiliates who target clients in the EU. You earn USD 100 when a newly referred client with an EU account deposits a total of USD 100 (or its equivalent) into their Deriv account, either in a single deposit or cumulatively.
Note the following restrictions:
- It is limited to affiliates promoting to clients with a DIEL account.
- Due to regulatory restrictions, you cannot have clients residing in Portugal or Spain.
The CPA plan is available to affiliates with accounts registered under Deriv Investments (Europe) Limited (DIEL).
To check your eligibility, contact us via live chat.
Example 1
If a referred client with a DIEL account deposits USD 100 in one transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
Example 2
If a referred client with a DIEL account based in the EU deposits USD 50 in their first transaction:
Commission earned = USD 0
When the same client deposits USD 50 in a second transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
Example 3
If a referred client with a DIEL account deposits USD 200 in one transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
No, CPA is a one-time payment per client.
As a Master Affiliate, you earn 20% of the affiliate commission generated by your sub-affiliates. This is a flat rate based on their total commission earnings.
Note the following restrictions:
- The plan is not available to affiliates promoting to clients in the EU.
- Master Affiliates do not earn commissions from their sub-affiliates' commission on CFDs.
To become a Master Affiliate, you must:
- Be an affiliate with a Revenue Share and/or Turnover plan
- Be a registered affiliate with Deriv
Once you meet the criteria, contact your account manager to sign up as a Master Affiliate.
Master Affiliates only earn commissions from the Revenue Share and Turnover plans.
Commission = Sub-affiliate’s commission x 20% (flat rate)
Example 1: A sub-affiliate earns USD 300 in commissions.
Example 2: A sub affiliate earns USD 200 from their Revenue Share plan and USD 100 from the IB programme.
Total commission for Master Affiliate:
Note: IB programme commissions are not included.
1. Commissions
- Revenue Share: From clients' revenue
- Turnover: From clients' trades on Digital Options (based on contract's payout probability) and Options (based on trade commission, up to 40%)
- CPA: From clients' deposits
- Master Affiliate: From sub-affiliates' commissions
2. How to Register
- Revenue Share: On the Deriv website
- Turnover: On the Deriv website
- CPA: On the Deriv website
- Master Affiliate: Contact account manager
3. Eligible Clients
- Revenue Share: Non-EU clients
- Turnover: Non-EU clients
- CPA: Clients with a EU account
- Master Affiliate: Sub-affiliates whose clients are non-EU clients
4. IB
- Revenue Share: Yes
- Turnover: Yes
- CPA: No
5. Platforms
- Revenue Share: All official Deriv platforms & third-party platforms via Deriv API
- Turnover: All official Deriv platforms & third-party platforms via Deriv API
- CPA: Not applicable
- Master Affiliate: Not applicable
6. Trading Instruments
- Revenue Share: Digital Options, Accumulator Options, Vanilla Options, Turbo Options, Multipliers on Derived Indices
- Turnover: Digital Options, Accumulator Options, Vanilla Options, Turbo Options, Multipliers
- CPA: Not applicable
- Master Affiliate: Not applicable
How do I become a Deriv affiliate?
You'll need to complete an Affiliate application form on our Partners page.
- Go to our Partners page and click on "Join Now".
- Complete the Affiliate application form.
- Wait for approval, which typically takes 1-3 working days.
The approval process may take lesser time if you have a real Deriv account with the same email as your partner account application. If you do not have an account, you can sign up for one here.
What are the benefits of joining the Deriv Affiliate programme?
As a Deriv Affiliate, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Up to 45% commission
- Free educational and marketing resources
- Multilingual support
- Transparent fee structure
- Detailed earnings reports
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 live chat support
What type of revenue models or commission plans do you offer for Affiliates?
We have 3 revenue models for Affiliates promoting Options:
- Revenue Share: Earn commissions up to 45% based on the monthly net revenue generated by your clients. The higher their net revenue, the higher your commission payout.
- Turnover: Earn up to 1.5% commission for each contract your clients purchase.
- Cost per acquisition (For EU clients only): Earn a USD 100 commission for each successful accumulative USD 100 deposit. Your referred client must open a real account using your tracking link and deposit USD 100 or more (one-time or accumulative).
For Affiliates promoting CFDs, refer to this question on CFD calculations.
Which trading platforms can Affiliates earn commission from?
Affiliates will earn commission from clients who trade Options on:
- Deriv platforms: Deriv Trader, SmartTrader, Deriv Bot, and Deriv GO.
- Third-party platforms: Only via Deriv API.
For Affiliates with clients who trade CFDs, refer to Which trading platforms are part of the Deriv IB programme?
How does the Revenue Share plan work for Deriv Affiliates?
Deriv’s Revenue Share plan allows Affiliates to earn commissions based on the monthly net revenue generated by their clients' Options trades. The commission rate varies depending on the amount of net revenue generated.
Please note that affiliates residing in the EU can sign up for the Revenue Share plan but can only refer clients residing outside the EU.
What are the commission rates for the Revenue Share plan?
For monthly net revenue of Options trades:
- USD 20,000 or less: 30% commission
- Exceeding USD 20,000: 45% commission
For example:
If a client generates USD 10,000 in monthly net revenue:
- Commission: USD 10,000 x 30% = USD 3,000
If a client generates USD 25,000 in monthly net revenue:
- Commission for first USD 20,000: USD 20,000 x 30% = USD 6,000
- Commission for remaining USD 5,000: USD 5,000 x 45% = USD 2,250
- Total commission: USD 6,000 + USD 2,250 = USD 8,250
Are there any products excluded from Affiliate commissions?
Only Multiplier Financials are excluded from Affiliate commission generation.
What is the Turnover plan commission structure?
Digital Options: Based on the payout probability of the client's contracts. For more detailed calculations, refer to the <commission structure of Digital Options>.
Multipliers: 40% of client fee
Accumulator Options: 40% of client fee
Turbo Options: 40% of client fee
Vanilla Options: 40% of client fee
Lookbacks (only on SmartTrader): 0.8% of the trade stake
Please note that EU-based affiliates can sign up for the Turnover plan but can only refer clients who reside outside the EU.
How does the commission structure work for Digital Options?
For Digital Options, the commission is based on the payout probability of the client’s contracts.
How are commissions calculated for Digital Options?
Commission = Stake amount x Turnover commission (%)
If a client trades Digital Options with a stake of USD 10 and receives a payout of USD 15:
- Payout probability
Based on the probability chart, this falls under the 0.5% commission rate
- Commission calculation
Total commission earned: USD 0.05
How are commissions calculated for Multipliers?
Commission = Client fee x 40%
Client trades multipliers with a stake of USD137 with a multiplier of 100. The client ischarged USD 5 for this trade (client fee).
Total commission earned: USD 2
How are commission calculated for Vanillas, Turbos, or Accumulators?
Commission = Client fee x 40%
How are commissions calculated for Lookbacks?
Commission = Stake amount x 0.8%
If a client trades Lookbacks with a stake of USD 10:
Total commission earned: USD 0.08
What is the CPA plan?
The CPA plan is for Affiliates who target clients in the EU. You earn USD 100 when a newly referred client with an EU account deposits a total of USD 100 (or its equivalent) into their Deriv account, either in a single deposit or cumulatively.
Note the following restrictions:
- It is limited to affiliates promoting to clients with a DIEL account.
- Due to regulatory restrictions, you cannot have clients residing in Portugal or Spain.
Who is eligible for the CPA plan?
The CPA plan is available to affiliates with accounts registered under Deriv Investments (Europe) Limited (DIEL).
To check your eligibility, contact us via live chat.
How does the CPA plan work?
Example 1
If a referred client with a DIEL account deposits USD 100 in one transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
Example 2
If a referred client with a DIEL account based in the EU deposits USD 50 in their first transaction:
Commission earned = USD 0
When the same client deposits USD 50 in a second transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
Example 3
If a referred client with a DIEL account deposits USD 200 in one transaction:
Total commission earned = USD 100
Is the CPA payment recurring?
No, CPA is a one-time payment per client.
What is a Master Affiliate programme?
As a Master Affiliate, you earn 20% of the affiliate commission generated by your sub-affiliates. This is a flat rate based on their total commission earnings.
Note the following restrictions:
- The plan is not available to affiliates promoting to clients in the EU.
- Master Affiliates do not earn commissions from their sub-affiliates' commission on CFDs.
Who is eligible to become a Master Affiliate?
To become a Master Affiliate, you must:
- Be an affiliate with a Revenue Share and/or Turnover plan
- Be a registered affiliate with Deriv
Once you meet the criteria, contact your account manager to sign up as a Master Affiliate.
How is the Master Affiliate commission calculated?
Master Affiliates only earn commissions from the Revenue Share and Turnover plans.
Commission = Sub-affiliate’s commission x 20% (flat rate)
Example 1: A sub-affiliate earns USD 300 in commissions.
Example 2: A sub affiliate earns USD 200 from their Revenue Share plan and USD 100 from the IB programme.
Total commission for Master Affiliate:
Note: IB programme commissions are not included.
How do the different Deriv affiliate plans compare?
1. Commissions
- Revenue Share: From clients' revenue
- Turnover: From clients' trades on Digital Options (based on contract's payout probability) and Options (based on trade commission, up to 40%)
- CPA: From clients' deposits
- Master Affiliate: From sub-affiliates' commissions
2. How to Register
- Revenue Share: On the Deriv website
- Turnover: On the Deriv website
- CPA: On the Deriv website
- Master Affiliate: Contact account manager
3. Eligible Clients
- Revenue Share: Non-EU clients
- Turnover: Non-EU clients
- CPA: Clients with a EU account
- Master Affiliate: Sub-affiliates whose clients are non-EU clients
4. IB
- Revenue Share: Yes
- Turnover: Yes
- CPA: No
5. Platforms
- Revenue Share: All official Deriv platforms & third-party platforms via Deriv API
- Turnover: All official Deriv platforms & third-party platforms via Deriv API
- CPA: Not applicable
- Master Affiliate: Not applicable
6. Trading Instruments
- Revenue Share: Digital Options, Accumulator Options, Vanilla Options, Turbo Options, Multipliers on Derived Indices
- Turnover: Digital Options, Accumulator Options, Vanilla Options, Turbo Options, Multipliers
- CPA: Not applicable
- Master Affiliate: Not applicable
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