The affiliate glossary ↗AFFDude / Field notes
Referral commission
In plain English
What does Referral commission mean?
A percentage a network pays you on the earnings of affiliates you refer to it, typically 2 to 5% for a limited time.
Referral programs are how review sites and communities monetise recommending networks. The percentage comes from the network's margin, not from the referred affiliate's payout. This site's /go/ links to networks are often referral links; the disclosure explains it.