Affiliate Network
.
.


Register as an Affiliate
Frequently Asked Questions
Programs and Payouts
Terms & Conditions
Contact Us



Affiliate Login

FAQ
PRODUCTS, PAYMENT and TRACKING
What products are available and will generate marketing commissions?

The Credit.com Network offers credit reports, credit monitoring, credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, debt and credit counseling services. For more information and details about our products and future product releases please contact one of our account specialists at affiliate@credit.com

How much will I be paid?

The Credit.com Network offers some of the highest referral fees available within the industry, and we pay even more for performance. For more information and details regarding our products and our highly competitive commission rates please contact one of our account specialists at affiliate@credit.com

When do I get paid?

Credit.com Affiliates with $10 or more in commissions are paid for the prior months referral no later than the 30th day of the following month. Affiliates with a balance of less then $10 will receive their check when the balance reaches $10 or at the close of the quarter (every three months).

How is a sale defined?

Sales are defined as a non–fraudulent, non–duplicate completed application where the applicant has expressed interest in the product or service applied for and has truthfully completed all required fields.

How are orders tracked and credited to my site?

When we generate HTML code for you to link to Credit.com we include and track your Affiliate ID number. Additionally, you can track your own affiliates with Credit.com links, please contact us to clarify how this can easily be done at affiliate@credit.com

How will I monitor my sales revenue?

We offer instant notification for every sale referred by your site with our "digital receipts". We also offer weekly email statements delivered to your inbox or simply log in at anytime to review your reports.

What information will my reports include?

Reports include click data – the number of visitors that have visited Credit.com from your website with interest in a particular service, sales data – the number of completed transaction and revenue data – the amount of money you are owed.

Can I make more commissions per sale?

Yes. We will upgrade your commission schedule if your site refers significant volume to Credit.com or if the referrals are of higher quality.

What if I am not receiving my "Digital Receipts" (sales confirmations)?

Once you have verified your links are working correctly, please contact support at affiliate@credit.com.

Why are there discrepancies between my "Digital Receipts" and my commission statement?

Credit.com "digital receipts" are immediately processed at the end of each sale. Your commission statement may include deductions for returns, refunds or fraudulent orders. Month end statements will accurately reflect verified sales data.

I operate more than one web site. Can you track them separately but pay me with one check?

Yes. You can have multiple sites under one Credit.com Affiliate Account. If you have more than 4 sites you will have to contact us at affiliate@credit.com and provide the name(s) and URLs of the additional sites. You will receive one check for all of your sites.

Do I have to pay taxes on the revenue I earn from Credit.com?

Yes. You will be required to pay taxes in accordance with applicable state and federal schedules. Credit.com will report all revenue attributable to you to the Internal Revenue Service under the tax identification number or Social Security number provided by you.

GENERAL HELP
Where can I get my affiliate user name and password?

Please contact us at affiliate@credit.com

How can I update my account information?

Log in at the Affiliate Site and click on the profile tab, be sure that your email, address, mailing address, payment information and tax ID number are all up to date.

Can International affiliates join?

Yes we welcome affiliates from Boston to Beijing, however Credit.com products and services are only available to U.S. residents over the age of 18. Therefore, we do not recommend promoting Credit.com to an international audience.

LINKS
How do I create/change links to Credit.com?

Simply log in to the Network Affiliate Area, select an ad, click on the generate HTML button and follow the instructions. HTML programming skills are necessary, you may want to offer your webmaster access to the links section of the Affiliate Admin.

Can I use the Credit.com name and logo on my site?

Yes. But please do not alter our logo in any way. Also, DO NOT use any logos of other companies who offer their products throughout the Network without their permission.

My link isn't working. What should I do?
1. Make sure that you use the exact HTML code the HTML generator gives you. Some programs may alter code after you cut and paste it. 2. Be absolutely sure that no extra spaces or returns have been added to the code. 3. Email affiliate@credit.com explaining the problem and listing the URL where the link is located. Be sure to also include your browser type.
AVAILABLE PRODUCTS
What products are available and will generate marketing commissions?

The Credit.com Network offers mortgages, credit reports, credit monitoring, credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, debt and credit counseling services. For more information and details about the above listed products and future product releases please visit our web site or email us for specifics at affiliate@credit.com

CUSTOMER CONCERNS
My customer has a question that I can't answer. What should I do?

Please direct all questions and comments to our customer service department at cs@credit.com.

I have questions about Credit.com Network products or services?

Please direct all questions and comments to our customer service department at cs@credit.com.

HTML BASICS
How do I place the HTML onto my web site?
  1. Select all of the HTML in the Generated HTML Code box by highlighting all the code within the text area box.
  2. Copy the HTML to the clipboard by typing Ctrl–C or right–clicking on the highlighted text and choosing "Copy."
  3. Paste the HTML into your page by typing Ctrl–V or choosing Edit–>Paste from within your editing application.
What if my web editor is altering my code?

Web–editing programs will sometimes alter generated link code after you paste it into your page. This can lead to unexpected and sometimes negative results. Altering a generated link can cause tracking problems, and you may not receive proper credit for traffic and sales originating from your site.

You can use the following procedure to ensure link integrity no matter which web editor you use:

  1. Once you have finished designing/editing the page, close your web editor.
  2. Open the HTML source file of the associated page with a text–editor (e.g., Notepad).
  3. Add the generated link code.
  4. Upload/publish the page before opening it again in your web editor.
HAVE A QUESTION THAT WAS NOT ANSWERED HERE?
We're here to Help You Succeed! Our affiliate management team is dedicated to serving you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at affiliate@credit.com if you need assistance.