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Overview
Awin fits publishers targeting Europe; signup may require a refundable deposit. Individuals accepted; bank transfer/Payoneer common.
Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
About this network
Awin, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berlin, is a Europe-strong network and ShareASale's parent company. It offers broad EU retail/DTC coverage with multi-currency bank transfers.
Who it fits
- Best for
- EU-facing independent sites, deal sites, and DTC review content
- Not ideal for
- US-only traffic properties without EU compliance disclosures
Notes for Chinese publishers
Pros
- +Deep European merchant inventory
- +Multi-currency payouts
- +Individuals accepted
Watch outs
- −Mainland direct bank rails are limited
- −Refundable deposit may apply
- −Some programs require EU-facing traffic
Signup steps
- Register as an Awin publisher and verify account
- Link bank transfer or Payoneer
- Submit W-8BEN
- Apply to EU-target merchants
Commission & requirements
- Commission range
- 5%–15%
- Cookie Duration
- 30 days
- Commission notes
- Primarily CPS; EU retail often 5%–15%; some regions require a refundable signup deposit.
Can Chinese users apply?
- Mainland China individuals can usually apply (subject to review)
- Bank transfer common for HK/SG/TW accounts; mainland individuals often use Payoneer.
Payout details
- Minimum Payout
- $20.00Bank transfer common for HK/SG/TW accounts; mainland individuals often use Payoneer.
- Payout Cycle
- Net-30Commissions lock and pay per merchant return windows and network policy.
- Methods
- Currency
- USD · EUR · GBP
- Tax Forms
- W-8BEN
Read before applying
- Site mismatch with EU target markets
- Missing privacy policy and affiliate disclosure
- Unauthorized brand bidding
- Signup deposit or account verification issues