FAQ

New commission structure live as of 1st October 2017

What happens if I don't refer any funded players in a specific month?

The requirements as outlined in our Terms and Conditions are as follows:

  • A minimum of 5 active referred players per month
  • A minimum of 5 first-time depositors per month

A balanced turnover distribution (i.e. no one or two referred players contribute to the overall turnover)

Am I still able to withdraw my commission multiple times per month?

Commissions are paid once a month, but withdrawals can be made multiple times throughout the month. Your first withdrawal is free; however, withdrawals after that are chargeable.

What if a player has been moved manually to my account? Will they count as a funded sign-up?

If a player has been manually tagged to your account, they will count as a funded sign-up the next time they deposit.

Have there been any changes to the banking fees?

All affiliates are still charged 30% of the banking fees incurred by their referred players’ activity.

Are there any minimum player requirements to withdraw my commissions?

You need to have referred five depositing players over the lifetime of your affiliate account in order to withdraw your commissions.

Do all affiliates start on 30% revenue share?

Yes. All affiliates start with 30% revenue share.

How many players do I need to refer to stay on revenue share?

To receive revenue share payouts, you must have at least five active players and five first-time depositors each month; if not, commissions may be withheld, your account may be closed, and earnings forfeited without notice.

To qualify for revenue share, no single player can make up over 80% of your monthly turnover, and if two players combined reach 90%, similar action may be taken; Pinnacle may withhold commissions or remove player attribution until your turnover is more balanced.

New Account Questions:

Can I promote Pinnacle™ on more than one website?

Yes, you can. You can also track your websites independently so that you know where you should focus your efforts.

How many affiliate accounts can I have?

Affiliates are permitted to have one account.

Do I need a website to join Pinnacle Affiliates™?

In most cases, yes, you do. However, as mobile device technology develops, we are always open to new and exciting ways of doing business. If you do not have a website, but do have a good idea, you can discuss this with us directly at affiliates@pinnacle.com.

Why should I join Pinnacle Affiliates™?
  • High player value – with the best odds and low margins, Pinnacle attracts loyal, frequent bettors, meaning more value from every player you refer.
  • Multi-currency earnings – get paid in any supported currency with no exchange rate fees or conversion hassles.
  • Fast, easy withdrawals – choose from a wide range of payout options including Neteller, Skrill, bank transfer, and more.

Join Pinnacle Affiliates™ today and start promoting a trusted global brand known since 1998 for the best odds, the highest limits, and a Winners Welcome policy.

Will I be accepted with a website that features ‘pinnacle’ in the domain name?

No, we don’t work with partners who use our trademarked brand name (or any variation/misspelling) in URLs or social media accounts. This violates our program Terms and Conditions so please do not use our brand name to save on domain costs and ensure compliance.

How long is your tracking cookie valid for?

30 days based on ‘last click’.

When is the affiliate reporting system updated?

The reporting system is updated daily with the previous day’s data at approximately 15:00 GMT.

Commission Questions:

How can I withdraw my commission?

Commission is paid monthly to your commission account. Log in at www.pinnacle.com with your AFFxxxx username and password. You can withdraw commission directly from your commission account.

How often do you pay commission?

Commission is paid monthly.

Do you carry over negative commission balances?

Negative commission balances are not reset. You will not be asked to pay any negative commission balance, but you will need to wait until your balance is positive again before a commission withdrawal can be processed.

What is the commission structure for Pinnacle Casino™?

All affiliates earn 30% net revenue on any casino bets made by their players.

Existing Account Questions

I have forgotten my password. What do I do?

If you’ve forgotten the password to your affiliate account, please click on ‘Forgot password?’. If you cannot retrieve your login details this way, please email affiliates@pinnacle.com.

Which countries am I not allowed to target?

Please check our Terms and Conditions for the updated list of all our restricted countries.

Is it possible to make use of your API/XML feed when I have an affiliate account?

We have a delayed and non-delayed API version. For any questions about our API, please contact affiliates@pinnacle.com.

Am I allowed to make use of the betting articles that can be found on your Betting Resources?

Yes, you can make use of our betting articles here. If you want them to be tagged to your account, please add ?refer=xaffxxx at the end of the URL (instead of affxxx, your own commission account).

For example, https://www.pinnacle.com/betting-resources/en/casino/blackjack-side-bets-explained/tsb25x5x3x5cg2py?refer=xaffxxx.

How can I generate banners and/or text links?

Please log-in to your affiliate account via https://www.pinnacle.com/affiliates/.

Click on ‘Marketing Tools’ and select ‘Get your ADs’.

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Please select the following details:

- Merchant (don't select anything to get the most results)

- Campaign (select 'general')

- Language

Then click "search".

The available banners/text links will automatically show up on the right side. If you click the '+' sign, you can see the tracking codes that you need to use to add the banner to your website.

How do I create different reports regarding my clicks, banners, registrations, banking fees, commission, etc.?

Please log in to your affiliate account via https://www.pinnacle.com/affiliates/. Click on ‘Reports’ and select the report you would like to generate.

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The most detailed information regarding clicks/impressions/registrations, etc., can be found in the ‘Net Commission Report’.

Please go to ‘Reports’ and click on ‘Other Reports’.

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How can I generate a banking fees report?

Please go to ‘Reports’ and click on ‘Other Reports’. Then select the ‘Affiliate: Banking Fees’ report.

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How do I set up the security question for my commission account?

We're making use of a standard security question and answer feature. More details can be found in your welcome email.

To personalize your security question and answer, please log in to your commission account via www.pinnacle.com. Go to ‘My Account’ and click on ‘Personal Details’. There, you can set up your security question and answer.

Am I allowed to refer friends or family when I have an affiliate account?

No, our affiliates program is designed to refer anonymous traffic. We don’t allow affiliates to refer friends and/or family and earn commission out of their bets.

How can I change the personal details in my affiliate and commission account?

You cannot change any personal details yourself. If you would like to update some details, please send an email from the email address registered on your account and let us know which details need to be updated.

Why do I have to pay banking fees?

All affiliates are responsible for 30% of the banking fees that we must pay. These fees are charged to us by our payment providers for player deposit and withdrawal activity. While deposits are free for players (plus one withdrawal per month), processing these transactions comes at a cost to us.

There is a report in the affiliate system that shows you how much your banking fees are.

Go to ‘Reports’ > ‘Other Reports’ > ‘Pinnacle – Banking Fees Summary’ or ‘Pinnacle – Banking Fees’.

Where can I find my commission balance?

You can check your commission balance in both your commission and your affiliate account.

I have created a new website, and I would like to add that URL to my existing affiliate account.

It’s possible to add a new URL as a separate tracking profile to your affiliate account. By using this, you can track which URL your players are coming from. Please log in to your affiliate account via www.pinnacle.com/affiliates and go to ‘My Account’. Click on ‘Affiliate Tracking Profiles’. There, you can add your site Name and Details (the URL). You must make use of the same Xcode that has already been used for (all your) other site ID(s).

Can I deposit money into my commission account?

No, it’s not possible to deposit money into your commission account. We also don’t allow affiliates to place bets from their commission account. If you would like to place bets, please open a personal player account.

I already have an affiliate account; can I still open a player account?

Yes, you are allowed to have a player account in addition to your affiliate/commission account. Please note, we don’t allow affiliates to earn commission on their own bets. This means that you must make sure that you will not register under your own affiliate account.

If you have trouble opening a player account since the system says you already have an account registered under the same name, email address, or other personal details, please email to customerservice@pinnacle.com.

What’s the difference between my affiliate account and my commission account?

Your affiliate account can be accessed via www.pinnacle.com/affiliates, where you can find all our promotional materials.

Your commission account can be accessed via www.pinnacle.com, where you can withdraw your commission using any of our available payment methods.

KYC

What are the different account scenarios for the KYC process?

There are two scenarios: Individual affiliate accounts & corporate affiliate accounts.

What are the required documents for KYC verification for individual affiliate accounts?

The required documents for an individual account are:

Proof of ID (one of the following for the account holder):

  • Passport
  • Driver's license
  • National ID card

And

Proof of address (one of the following for the account holder):

  • Utility/telephone bill
  • Medical bill
  • Bank statement
  • Medical insurance
  • Property receipt
  • Lease/rental agreement
  • Government documentation
How can I upload my documents for individual affiliate account verification?

You can upload your documents via a personal link that you can create for your account:
https://cashier.pinnacle.com/VerifyUpload.asp?customerId=

Simply put your affiliate account number at the end of the link. For example, if your account is AFF1234, you would add this account at the end of the link:
https://cashier.pinnacle.com/VerifyUpload.asp?customerId=AFF1234

What are the required documents for a corporate affiliate account?

For a corporate affiliate account (where the account will be created under a company name and not an individual person, the following documents will be required:

  • Corporate organizational chart
  • Certificate of Incorporation or Legal Existence document (or Certificate of Good Standing not older than three months)
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing Policy(ies) and supporting documentation (if available)
  • Proof of identity and residential address for UBO(s) (not older than three months)
  • Proof of identity and residential address for Director(s) (not older than three months)
  • Director register
  • Shareholder register
  • Completed and signed KYC Questionnaire
How do I submit my corporate KYC documents?

Please contact affiliates@pinnacle.com so we can send you the corporate KYC documents for you to fill in.

How long will it take for my account to be verified?

Verification of KYC documentation can take up to two weeks, but in some cases, it may take longer, especially in the cases of corporate accounts. If we have additional questions about your documentation, we will reach out to you directly.

I’ve already submitted my documents previously. Why do I need to submit them again?

Sometimes we will require new KYC documents as part of our normal review process. In this case, you can simply resubmit your updated documents via the relevant methods listed above.

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