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CJ Affiliate

CJ Affiliate

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Legacy US network with deep retail, travel and finance inventory; stricter review.

Hard ApprovalWire / ACHCompany Pref.
Eligibility unclearStrict approvalNorth America
Related topics
CPS NetworksCPA NetworksLow Minimum PayoutPhysical Products
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OverviewCan Chinese users apply?Payout detailsCommission & requirementsWho it fitsNotes for Chinese publishersSignup stepsCommon rejection reasons

Overview

CJ expects strong site quality and compliance; beginners face lower approval rates. Payouts lean Wire/ACH; individuals often bridge via Payoneer.

Last reviewed 2026-06-22.

About this network

CJ (Commission Junction), founded in 1998, is a legacy US network with deep retail, finance, and travel inventory. It expects strong site quality and compliance; beginners face lower approval rates.

Who it fits

Best for
Publishers with mature English sites and compliance discipline
Not ideal for
Brand-new sites, Chinese-only properties, or publishers without Payoneer/tax readiness

Notes for Chinese publishers

Pros
  • +Many major brand merchants with stable commission structures
  • +Relatively long cookie windows (often 45 days)
  • +Strong fit for mature English SEO sites
Watch outs
  • −Limited payout rails for mainland individuals
  • −Weak support for Chinese content/traffic
  • −Strict review; new sites struggle

Signup steps

  1. Register a CJ publisher account
  2. Complete site and traffic source details
  3. Submit W-8BEN and link payout method
  4. Apply to merchant programs individually

Commission & requirements

Commission range
3%–30%
Cookie Duration
45 days
Commission notes
Retail CPS often 3%–15%; finance/travel offers may pay more with stricter review.
ID requirements
Mature English sites expected; company entities often fare better than new solo sites.

Can Chinese users apply?

  • Limited payout rails for mainland individuals; prepare Payoneer and tax forms early.
  • Chinese-language promotion may be restricted per platform policy

Payout details

Minimum Payout
$50.00
Limited payout rails for mainland individuals; prepare Payoneer and tax forms early.
Payout Cycle
Net-30
Commissions lock and pay per merchant return windows and network policy.
Methods
WireDirect DepositCheck
Currency
USD
Tax Forms
W-8BEN · W-9
Read before applying
  1. Thin content or unclear traffic sources
  2. Missing FTC-compliant disclosure
  3. Category mismatch with site theme
  4. Incorrect tax or payout details