Getting started

Deriv has the following partnership programme available:

1. Affiliate & IB Programme: Introduce your clients to Deriv and earn up to 45% in commissions when they trade.
2. Deriv API: Create apps with our API and earn up to 5% in markup commissions.
3. Payment Agents: Earn by facilitating deposits and withdrawals for clients in your network who are trading with Deriv.
4. Deriv Prime: Data-driven liquidity solutions designed for startup brokers.

To become a Deriv Affiliate:

1. Go to our Partners page and click on "Join Now".
2. Complete the Affiliate application form.
3. Wait for approval, which typically takes 1-3 working days.

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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.

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If you have clients trading CFDs, you'll need to create a real Deriv MT5 Standard account to become an Introducing Broker (IB).

To be eligible as a Deriv Affiliate, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older
• Not reside in a FATF-restricted country

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Anyone capable of referring traders is welcome to apply.

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If you are any of the following, you’ll have an even better chance of referring potential clients:

• Trading experts
• Content creators (bloggers, YouTubers, social media influencers)
• Software developers

There is no fee to join any of Deriv partnership programmes. It is free of charge and does not involve any hidden costs.

You’ll receive your commissions around the 15th of each month. It will be directly deposited into your selected payment method.

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If your clients are trading on Deriv MT5 accounts, commissions on those trades will be credited daily to your Deriv MT5 Standard account.

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To ensure you receive your commissions on time, set up your payment method and verify your payment threshold.

Affiliates have access to the following marketing resources:

• Banners
• Text advertisements

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For custom marketing tools, contact your account manager or contact us via live chat.

Monetary incentives are not allowed.

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However, other types of incentives like trading signals and educational support are allowed.

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If there are other types of incentives you want to offer, check with your Country Manager first before offering.

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If you want to offer incentives, you'll need to follow these conditions:

• Inform your Country Manager before launching any incentive programme.
• Only use incentives that have been approved.
• Ensure that all activities comply with the provided guidelines.

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‍Important: Failure to comply will result in Partner account suspension. Always consult with your Country Manager before offering any incentives.

Yes, please refer to our guidelines.

A referred client is an individual who:

• Signs up using your unique referral link
• Deposits funds into their account
• Begins trading on Deriv platforms

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Your commissions are earned based on the trading activity of your referred clients.