# How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates

> How to add/link Affiliate's Paypal Account for Payouts

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/how-to-add-link-a-new-payout-method-for-affiliates
- Section: Marketing / Affiliate Payouts
- Reading time: 2 min
- Images: 8, each explained below

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### Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below:

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

-   [For Admins](#for-admins)
    -   [Step 1: Go to Affiliate's Profile Page](#step-1-go-to-affiliates-profile-page)
    -   [Step 2: Navigate to Payout Method Tab](#step-2-navigate-to-payout-method-tab)
    -   [Step 3: Add Payout Method](#step-3-add-payout-method)
    -   [Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields](#step-4-choose-the-payout-method-and-add-the-required-fields)
    -   [Step 5: Click Done](#step-5-click-done)
-   [For Affiliates](#for-affiliates)
    -   [Step 1: Access Affiliate Portal](#step-1-access-affiliate-portal)
    -   [Step 2: Navigate to Commissions Tab](#step-2-navigate-to-commissions-tab)
    -   [Step 3: Add Payout Method](#step-3-add-payout-method-2)
    -   [Step 4:  Choose the payout method and add the required fields](#step-4-choose-the-payout-method-and-add-the-required-fields)
    -   [Step 5: Click Done](#step-5-click-done)
-   [What's Next:](#whats-next)

**Important Note**: Configuring Payout Methods for Affiliates  
You can now control which payout methods (PayPal, Bank Transfer) are available to your affiliates.  
**How to Set It Up:**  
1\. Go to Affiliate Manager → Settings  
2\. Click Affiliate Portal Settings → Configure Payout Methods  
3\. Select the payout methods you want to enable  
4\. Save your changes  
Affiliates will only see the options you’ve enabled, ensuring a smoother and more streamlined payout process.

![Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below: (image 1 of 8)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155044057818/original/2GURtm_H2ImX3KAPRbcZu9XP47xa9ZLUgw.png)

**Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below: (image 1 of 8)**

This screenshot appears in the "Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below:" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: For Admins For Affiliates What's Next. For context, this section explains: Important Note: Configuring Payout Methods for Affiliates You can now control which payout methods (PayPal, Bank Transfer) are available to your affiliates. How to Set It Up: 1. Go to Affiliate Manager → Settings 2. Click Affiliate Portal Settings → Configure Payout Methods 3. Select the payout…. This part of the guide covers 10 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.
- What this covers: For Admins For Affiliates What's Next:
- Fields: For Admins, Step 1: Go to Affiliate's Profile Page, Step 2: Navigate to Payout Method Tab, Step 3: Add Payout Method, Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields, Step 5: Click Done, For Affiliates, Step 1: Access Affiliate Portal, Step 2: Navigate to Commissions Tab, What's Next:
- Controls: TABLE OF CONTENTS, Important Note
- Next: Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.

Full procedure:

1. For Admins
2. For Affiliates
3. What's Next:

![Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below: (image 2 of 8)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155044057820/original/q7xZTCKlD35NOb_Xox8np0DfNlTjxDcrhA.png)

**Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below: (image 2 of 8)**

This screenshot appears in the "Both Admins and Affiliates can easily add PayPal or Bank as a payout method. Follow the steps below:" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: For Admins For Affiliates What's Next. For context, this section explains: Important Note: Configuring Payout Methods for Affiliates You can now control which payout methods (PayPal, Bank Transfer) are available to your affiliates. How to Set It Up: 1. Go to Affiliate Manager → Settings 2. Click Affiliate Portal Settings → Configure Payout Methods 3. Select the payout…. This part of the guide covers 10 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.
- What this covers: For Admins For Affiliates What's Next:
- Fields: For Admins, Step 1: Go to Affiliate's Profile Page, Step 2: Navigate to Payout Method Tab, Step 3: Add Payout Method, Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields, Step 5: Click Done, For Affiliates, Step 1: Access Affiliate Portal, Step 2: Navigate to Commissions Tab, What's Next:
- Controls: TABLE OF CONTENTS, Important Note
- Next: Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.

Full procedure:

1. For Admins
2. For Affiliates
3. What's Next:

## **For Admins**

### **Step 1: Go to Affiliate's Profile Page**

-   Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.  
    

### **Step 2: Navigate to Payout Method Tab**

-   Scroll down and switch to the "Payout Methods" tab.
    

### **Step 3: Add Payout Method**

-   Click on "Add Payout Method."
    
    
![Step 1 of 1: Click on "Add Payout Method."](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155025232191/original/3RowXIU6AnU3FrHbZeCakFkUTLz3YQ70FA.png)

**Step 1 of 1: Click on "Add Payout Method."**

This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 3: Add Payout Method" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you click on "Add Payout Method.". For context, this section explains: Access the Affiliate's profile page in the Affiliate Manager.
- What to click: Click on "Add Payout Method."

    

### **Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields**

-   For PayPal : Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID.
    
    
![Step 1 of 2: For PayPal: Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155025232235/original/E_I9HKVWL-7IYo9_Gwo3zi2HW1Cn1CPIGw.png)

**Step 1 of 2: For PayPal: Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID**

This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you for PayPal: Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. The next step is to for Banks: Select the country and fill the required details.
- What to fill in: For PayPal: Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID.
- Fields: For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details
- Next: For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details

Full procedure:

1. For PayPal: Enter the affiliate's valid PayPal email ID.  <- this image
2. For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details

    
-   For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details
    

### **Step 5: Click Done**

-   Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method.
    
    
![Step 1 of 2: Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155025232272/original/sIM3G6KiYqr8k9gsPeSTaH4IafASAow9Cw.png)

**Step 1 of 2: Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method**

This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 5: Click Done" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method. The next step is to you can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.
- How to confirm: Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method.
- Next: You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.

Full procedure:

1. Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method.  <- this image
2. You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.

    
-   You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.
    
    
![Step 2 of 2: You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155044056952/original/1M-5szwAbsiGGhN10kOjfbF3pruZQQZXeA.png)

**Step 2 of 2: You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as…**

This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 5: Click Done" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you you can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.
- What to choose: You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.

Full procedure:

1. Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout method.
2. You can add multiple payout methods for an Affiliate and select one as a primary payout method.  <- this image

    

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## **For Affiliates**

### **Step 1: Access Affiliate Portal**

-   Affiliates can log in to their portal using the magic link provided.  
    

### **Step 2: Navigate to Commissions Tab**

-   Switch to the "Payout Methods" tab within the portal.
    
    
![Step 1 of 1: Switch to the "Payout Methods" tab within the portal](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155044057041/original/NM0Ruzh1JcYkhfqgODg4ORyQBUnqHuYlGA.png)

**Step 1 of 1: Switch to the "Payout Methods" tab within the portal**

This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Step 2: Navigate to Commissions Tab" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you switch to the "Payout Methods" tab within the portal.
- What this covers: Switch to the "Payout Methods" tab within the portal.

    

### **Step 3: Add Payout Method**

-   Click on "Add Payout Method."
    

### **Step 4:**  **Choose the payout method and add the required fields**

-   For paypal :  Enter valid PayPal email ID.
    
    
![Step 1 of 2: For paypal: Enter valid PayPal email ID](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155025232378/original/0KYFgdyfAWlaNP3f3iY03_ImJq56d34JSw.png)

**Step 1 of 2: For paypal: Enter valid PayPal email ID**

This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 2 in the "Step 4: Choose the payout method and add the required fields" section of "How to add/link a new payout method for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you for paypal: Enter valid PayPal email ID. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. The next step is to for Banks: Select the country and fill the required details.
- What to fill in: For paypal: Enter valid PayPal email ID.
- Fields: For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details
- Next: For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details

Full procedure:

1. For paypal: Enter valid PayPal email ID.  <- this image
2. For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details

    
-   For Banks: Select the country and fill the required details
    

### **Step 5: Click Done**

-   Once entered, click on "Done" to save the payout methods.
    

**Please Note:** Currently, PayPal APIs do not support account validation, so please exercise caution and ensure that valid PayPal email IDs are added for the affiliates.

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## **What's Next:**

-   [How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates Using PayPal Auto Payouts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/how-to-set-up-and-pay-affiliates-using-paypal-auto-payouts)
-   [FAQs for Affiliate Payouts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-payouts/faqs-for-affiliate-payouts)

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