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Blink automatically manages affiliate payouts using Stripe Connect. Commissions are tracked, approved, and prepared for payout without requiring manual calculations.

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How Payouts Work

  1. An affiliate refers a customer.
  2. The customer completes a purchase.
  3. The commission is recorded.
  4. The commission enters an escrow period.
  5. Once eligible, funds are released automatically through Stripe Connect.

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Escrow Period

Affiliate commissions are held for 30 days before becoming eligible for payout. This helps protect against:
  • Refunds
  • Chargebacks
  • Fraudulent purchases
  • Payment disputes

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Automatic Distribution

Once a commission passes the escrow period and meets the minimum payout threshold:
  • Blink automatically prepares the payout.
  • Stripe Connect handles the fund transfer.
  • No manual payout requests are required.

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Tracking Payouts

The Payouts page displays commissions that are ready or scheduled for payment. You can use this page to monitor the payout pipeline and verify upcoming affiliate earnings.

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Important Notes

  • Affiliates must have a connected Blink account to receive payouts.
  • Only approved commissions become eligible for payout.
  • Refunds and disputes may affect commission eligibility.
  • Commissions are paid only after the escrow period has completed.
  • Payout processing is handled automatically through Stripe Connect.