When Do I Receive My Affiliate Payouts from BotRefund? Payment Dates & Delays

You'll receive your BotRefund affiliate payouts on the 15th of each month, for commissions earned in the previous month. The full timeline is: commissions are calculated on the 1st, approved by the 5th, and paid out by the 15th via your chosen payment method. If you haven't set up your payment details or a commission is flagged for review, your payout may be delayed by one or more cycles.

This page explains each step in that process, why the audit matters, and what you can do to ensure your payouts land on time. It also covers common reasons for holds, how to respond to them, and what to do if a payment does not arrive as expected.

The payout calendar: three dates that matter

BotRefund follows a fixed monthly cycle for affiliate payouts. Knowing these dates helps you plan cash flow and avoid surprises.

• 1st of the month: Your commissions for the previous month are calculated based on approved conversions.
• 5th of the month: The payout report is finalized, and each commission is tagged as Approve, Review, Hold, or Reject.
• 15th of the month: Approved payouts are sent to your chosen payment method.

If the 1st, 5th, or 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, expect the action to happen on the next business day. This is standard practice for most affiliate programs.

The cycle is designed to give BotRefund time to audit every conversion before money leaves the merchant's account. That audit is not optional. It protects both the merchant and honest affiliates by keeping fake commissions out of the payout pool.

What happens between the 1st and the 15th: the approval process

BotRefund doesn't just pay every conversion. It audits each one using behavioral signals, attribution path analysis, and click-to-conversion timing. This protects you from fake commissions that would otherwise drain your budget.

Before each payout cycle, you get a report showing every conversion scored and tagged:

• Approve – Clean traffic, standard buyer behavior, attribution path intact.
• Review – Anomalies present, worth a manual look before paying.
• Hold – Strong fraud signals, payout should pause pending investigation.
• Reject – Clear evidence of manipulation, commission should be declined.

Only commissions marked “Approve” are included in your 15th payout. Review and Hold items are evaluated during the approval window, so they might not make the cutoff.

How does the audit actually work? BotRefund installs a lightweight tracking script on the merchant's site. That script monitors every session from affiliate click through to conversion. It captures behavioral signals like mouse movement, scroll depth, and time on page. It also reconstructs the full attribution path from UTM parameters. This data feeds the scoring engine that assigns each conversion a tag.

If you are an affiliate, you can see the evidence behind each tag in your dashboard. You are never left guessing why a commission was held or rejected. That transparency is one reason the program attracts serious publishers.

Why your payout might be held (signs you should wait)

If BotRefund's audit flags a commission, it won't be paid on the 15th. You'll see the evidence in your dashboard and can dispute or clarify before the next cycle. Common reasons for holds include:

• Conversion path manipulation – such as last-click hijacking or cookie stuffing.
• Behavioral anomalies – like superhuman input speed or grid-aligned mouse movements.
• Attribution mismatches – when a commission doesn't align with a legitimate referral.

Let's look at each pattern in more detail because they explain why a hold might happen even when your traffic looks clean.

Last-click hijacking

An affiliate fires a redirect or drops a cookie in the final seconds before a user converts, stealing credit from whoever actually drove the signup or sale. This often goes unnoticed because the conversion still looks real.

Cookie stuffing

Tracking cookies are placed silently via hidden images or iframes. No user interaction happens. The affiliate never referred the visitor, but they claim the commission anyway.

Coupon extension overwrites

Browser extensions inject affiliate cookies at the moment of purchase. They claim commission on a sale the affiliate had no part in. This is a growing problem on e-commerce sites.

None of these patterns show up as bot traffic. They look like legitimate conversions. Without behavioral and attribution path analysis, they get paid. That is why BotRefund's audit is so important.

If your payout is held, you'll receive a notification with the specific reason. You'll still get paid once the issue is resolved, but it may slip to the next month's payout.

How to ensure you get paid on time

To avoid missing the 15th payout, complete these steps before the 1st of the month:

1. Verify your payment method – Make sure your PayPal, bank, or other payout details are correct and active.
2. Connect your platform or upload your payout CSV – If you use an affiliate platform, connect it to BotRefund so reconciliation is exact.
3. Check your payout report – Review the tagged conversions early. If something is marked Review or Hold, address it quickly.
4. Resolve any open disputes – If you've contested a commission, ensure the investigation is closed before the 5th.

BotRefund lets you start without platform integrations by reading UTM and click IDs from your traffic. For exact payout reconciliation, you can upload your monthly payout CSV or connect your affiliate platform later.

It is also smart to monitor your dashboard between the 1st and the 15th. If you see a conversion that looks suspicious, you can contact support before the approval window closes. That gives you a better chance of getting it resolved in time for that month's payout.

Payment methods and thresholds

BotRefund does not publish a single payment method list in its public sources. You can select a method when you set up your affiliate account. Common options include PayPal, bank transfer, and sometimes other e-wallets. The exact list depends on your region and the merchant's configuration.

Is there a minimum payout threshold? The source pack does not specify one. Check your affiliate dashboard or contact support to see if a threshold exists. If it does, your payout may roll over until you reach it.

You can change your payment method before the 1st of any month. Changes made after the 1st may not be applied until the following cycle. To avoid delays, always confirm that your payment details are correct and that you have not accidentally selected an inactive method.

If you are a new affiliate, your first payout may take longer. Identity verification is sometimes required. BotRefund will walk you through that process in your dashboard.

Frequently asked questions about payout timing

What if I don't get paid by the 15th?

Check your payout report first. If any commissions were held or rejected, your total may be below the minimum threshold or you may have unresolved reviews. Contact BotRefund support with your dashboard screenshot to get a specific reason.

Can I change my payment method before the 15th?

Yes, but update it before the 1st to ensure it's applied to that month's payout. Changes made after the 1st may take effect the following month.

Do I need to submit anything to get paid?

No. BotRefund automatically calculates and approves your commissions. You only need to upload a CSV or connect your platform if you want exact reconciliation. The rest is handled.

How are commissions calculated?

BotRefund tracks each referral via UTM parameters and click IDs. The commission for the previous month is calculated based on conversions that meet your program's criteria and pass the fraud audit.

What causes a commission to be held?

Commissions are held when BotRefund detects strong fraud signals, such as cookie stuffing or behavioral anomalies. These are paused until you review the evidence and decide to approve or reject them.

Can I dispute a hold?

Yes. You can contact support or use the dashboard to provide context. If the hold is resolved before the 5th, it may be included in the current month's payout. Otherwise, it rolls to the next cycle.

Does BotRefund pay on weekends or holidays?

No. If the 1st, 5th, or 15th falls on a non-business day, the action shifts to the next business day. Plan for this around major holidays.

When this schedule doesn't apply

The 1st-5th-15th cycle is the standard schedule, but exceptions exist. If you have a hold or review that isn't resolved by the 5th, your payout will be delayed to the next cycle. Also, if you're a new affiliate, your first payout may take additional time for identity verification. Always monitor your payout report and dashboard for the most accurate status.

Another exception is when a merchant pauses the program. BotRefund posts updates in the affiliate dashboard, and you should check there for any changes to the payout calendar. In rare cases, a technical issue might delay the entire batch, but that is unusual.

Most importantly, understand that the audit is there to protect the integrity of every payout. A hold is not a personal accusation. It is a chance to prove that your traffic is clean. By following the steps in this guide, you can minimize the chances of a hold and keep your cash flow predictable.