FAQs for Publishers
Following is a list of commonly asked questions about Bankrate Card Marketing Solutions. If you are unable to get your questions answered here, please contact us and we will get back to you with the information you need.
- What makes Bankrate Card Marketing Solutions the best choice for me?
- Does it cost anything to join?
- May I join if I live outside of the U.S.?
- Do I need to have a website to join?
- Who can I contact for help during signup?
- Why do I need a privacy policy on my website?
- What access do affiliates get for reporting on clicks, sales, and commissions?
- Is there a minimum commission amount I need to generate in order to receive payment?
- What payment options are available?
- When are commission payments processed?
- What are the fees for the available payment options?
- May I see examples of your offers?
- What credit card offers do affiliates have access to?
- Do you have data feed options?
Q. What makes Bankrate Card Marketing Solutions the best choice for me?
A. We are the leader in credit card affiliate marketing. Bankrate Card Marketing Solutions is known for its outstanding customer service, competitive payouts, timely payments, and much more.
Q. Does it cost anything to join?
A. It is free to join our affiliate program
Q. May I join if I live outside of the U.S.?
A. Yes, as long as site content is targeted towards U.S. consumers.
Q. Do I need to have a website to join?
A. Yes, you must have a live website in order to be accepted into our program.
Q. Who can I contact for help during signup?
A. We are available M-F 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ET to help you. Please contact us at 877-293-3939 or use our contact form.
Q. Why do I need a privacy policy on my website?
A. Certain banks require this for approval into their program.
Q. What access do affiliates get for reporting on clicks, sales, and commissions?
A. All affiliates have access to CardSynergy, our proprietary portal, for all of your reporting, linking and creative needs.
Q. Is there a minimum commission amount I need to generate in order to receive payment?
A. There is no minimum commission amount required to receive a commission payment within the U.S. Payments to non-U.S. affiliates may vary, please ask your affiliate services representative for more information.
Q. What payment options are available?
A. We offer bank wire, direct deposit, and checks. Your banking information is required for wires and direct deposits. Ask your affiliate services representative which payment option is right for you.
Q. When are commission payments processed?
A. We process bank wire and direct deposit payments on the 20th of each month for affiliates who choose either of these options. For those who choose paper checks, they are mailed on the 30th.
Q. What are the fees for the available payment options?
A. U.S. bank wires require a $35 fee for each wire processed. There is no fee for U.S. direct deposit and checks. Fees for non-U.S. affiliates may vary, please ask your affiliate services representative for more information.
Q. May I see examples of your offers?
A. Contact any of our representatives at the information above and they will be happy to walk you through examples.
Q. What credit card offers do affiliates have access to?
A. We provide access to all the top offers available today. Please be aware that some credit card offers require approval by the banks before an affiliate can have access to them. Approval is provided on a per website basis only.
Q. Do you have data feed options?
A. Yes, both XML and Javascript are available for affiliates.
