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Overview
ClickBank suits beginner Chinese publishers; individuals are accepted. Minimum payout is about $10 on a Weekly (Net-7) cycle. English-language content and proper FTC-style disclosures are recommended.
Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
About this network
ClickBank is operated from Boise, ID · USA, founded in 1998. The program offers 4000+ merchant offers with a 60-day cookie window. Chinese publishers can apply via the official signup page.
Who it fits
- Best for
- Chinese solo publishers with a basic content channel
- Not ideal for
- Brand-keyword hijack or non-compliant coupon sites
Notes for Chinese publishers
Pros
- +Individuals can apply with clear requirements
- +Strong brand recognition and creative assets
- +PayPal and familiar payout rails for Chinese publishers
Watch outs
- −Commission rates vary by category; ongoing offer curation needed
- −Policy changes require periodic doc checks
- −60-day cookie window means competitive attribution
Signup steps
- Visit the official ClickBank signup page and create a publisher account
- Add your site/channel info and payout details
- Submit tax forms (e.g. W-8BEN) and complete identity verification
- Browse and apply to target merchant programs
- Place tracked links with proper disclosure and start promoting
Commission & requirements
- Commission range
- 10%–75%
- Cookie Duration
- 60 days
- Commission notes
- Commission types include CPS, CPA; actual rates vary by category and merchant. Promotional boosts may apply temporarily; orders reversed within the reversal window are clawed back.
- ID requirements
- Valid passport or national ID; W-8BEN tax form required for US-sourced payouts.
- Traffic requirements
- Website not mandatory, but you need a trackable promotion channel (social, email list, etc.).
Can Chinese users apply?
- Mainland China individuals can usually apply (subject to review)
- Payout via Check, Wire, Payoneer with a $10 minimum. Mainland individuals often bridge via PayPal/Payoneer.
- Non-US publishers typically submit W-8BEN / W-9 before the first payout.
Payout details
- Minimum Payout
- $10.00Payout via Check, Wire, Payoneer with a $10 minimum. Mainland individuals often bridge via PayPal/Payoneer.
- Payout Cycle
- Weekly (Net-7)Commissions lock and pay per merchant return windows and network policy.
- Methods
- Wire transfers usually carry flat fees ($15–$30); avoid wires for small balances.
- Currency
- USD
- Tax Forms
- W-8BEN · W-9Non-US publishers typically submit W-8BEN / W-9 before the first payout.
Read before applying
- Insufficient site content or category mismatch
- Missing affiliate link / sponsored content disclosure
- Misleading coupon pages or brand-keyword bidding
- Payee name mismatch on tax forms