The Shopify Affiliate Program is one of the most recognised in the e-commerce and SaaS industry, offering content creators, educators, influencers, and review publishers the opportunity to earn up to $150 USD per qualified merchant referral. Shopify powers over 4.5 million businesses in 175 countries and processes more than $200 billion in gross merchandise volume annually, making it the undisputed global leader in direct-to-consumer e-commerce infrastructure.

Affiliates promote Shopify’s paid plans — Basic, Grow, and Advanced — and earn a flat CPA commission for each new merchant referral that converts to a paid subscription. Tracking is handled through the Impact Radius affiliate platform with a 30-day click-based cookie window that automatically extends to up to 400 days when a referred merchant begins a free trial. This extended attribution window is unique in the industry and significantly increases earning potential from trial-based promotional campaigns.

Payments are issued monthly on the 22nd via direct bank deposit or PayPal, with a minimum balance of $10 USD before withdrawals can be processed — one of the lowest minimum thresholds available in any affiliate program. Applications are typically reviewed and approved within 24 hours. The program is ideally suited to affiliates with established audiences of entrepreneurs, small business owners, dropshippers, or anyone exploring starting an online store. Affiliate support is available directly at [email protected].