Amazon Associates
Amazon Associates pays a percentage of qualifying purchases, with the rate set by product category. The standard window is 24 hours after a click, extended to 90 days for items added to the cart within that day.
- Commission
- 0% to 20% of qualifying purchases, by category
- Cookie window
- 24 hours (90 days for carted items)
- Payout model
- One-time
- Runs on
- Amazon Associates
Who it suits
Product reviewers, gift-guide publishers and hobby sites whose readers are ready to buy. Amazon’s checkout converts well, and you earn on everything in the basket, not only the item you linked.
Content that tends to convert
- Best-product round-ups based on real testing
- Seasonal gift guides
- Kit lists for a hobby, craft or profession
Watch-outs
Low category rates and a short window mean you need volume. New accounts must make three qualifying sales within 180 days to stay active, and the operating agreement has strict rules on how links and prices are shown. Amazon also requires the statement “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases” on your site.
Before you apply
Terms on this page were checked against published sources in November 2026. Programs change rates and cookie windows without notice, so confirm the current terms on the official page. Affilia has no commercial relationship with Amazon and earns nothing from this link.