Forex IB vs affiliate: which one pays more?
A forex affiliate is usually paid once (CPA) when a referral deposits. A forex IB is paid on every lot the referral trades, for as long as they trade. For an audience that stays, IB pay usually adds up to more. Some programs, like ours, pay per lot and a share of profit, 10 levels deep.
Side by side
| Affiliate (CPA) | Introducing broker (IB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid on | First deposit | Every lot traded |
| How long | Once | As long as clients trade |
| Typical amount | $100 to $600 one time | $5 to $40 per lot |
| Levels | Usually 1 | Often several |
| Best for | Big cold traffic | Communities that trust you |
Which to pick
If you buy ads and send strangers, CPA can make sense. If you have followers who stay with you, IB pay keeps coming every month and grows as they bring others.
Our program pays recurring per lot
Per lot on Crucial Markets, 10 levels deep, every month your people stay active. See the partner page.
See the full pay plansQuestions people ask
Is IB better than affiliate in forex?
For an audience that stays, usually yes, because IB pay is recurring. CPA pays once.
Can I be an IB and an affiliate at the same time?
Yes, with different programs. Many partners also join two IB programs to give their audience a choice.
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For information only, not financial advice. Trading involves risk and you can lose money. Commission amounts come from each broker's published partner plan and can change.