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GHL Customer Care allows you to pay your affiliates using any provider or method of your choice, as long as you mark the payouts as completed. However, GHL Customer Care offers some…

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GHL Customer Care allows you to pay your affiliates using any provider or method of your choice, as long as you mark the payouts as completed. However, GHL Customer Care offers some faster, more efficient options to streamline the process.

Payout Options Available in GHL Customer Care:

  1. Auto Payouts via PayPal (Fastest): Automate affiliate payments directly from the GHL Customer Care dashboard using PayPal Payouts API. No need to log in to PayPal or manually mark payouts as paid.
  2. Bank Payments: Use banks or other methods to pay affiliates manually, then mark the payouts as paid in GHL Customer Care.

How Payouts Work:

There are two key steps to handling affiliate payouts:

  1. Generating Payouts: This is done automatically according to the campaign commissions you've set.
  2. Paying Affiliates & Marking Payouts as Paid: You can choose between automated PayPal payouts or manual methods. Here's how each works:

1. Auto Payouts Using PayPal (Fastest Option)

PayPal Payouts API is the quickest and most cost-effective way to pay multiple affiliates at once. After a one-time setup, you can securely pay affiliates without leaving the GHL Customer Care platform.

To learn how to configure PayPal Auto Payouts, click here.

2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks 

For those who prefer bank payments, GHL Customer Care allows you to process payouts and then mark them as paid. Here's how to do it:

  1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
  2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    Step 2 of 8: Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to… What this shows Step 2 of 8: Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 2 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. The next step is to switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. Step 2 of 8Image 1 of 7 What this coversApprove Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    Buttons and menus referenced Approve PayoutsGo to the Payouts PageSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
    Next stepSwitch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    All 8 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
    2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. this image
    3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    Step 3 of 8: Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for… What this shows Step 3 of 8: Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 3 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. The next step is to select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them. Step 3 of 8Image 2 of 7 What this coversSwitch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    Buttons and menus referenced Switch to Approved for Payout TabGo to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
    Next stepSelect Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    All 8 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
    2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. this image
    4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
  5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    Step 5 of 8: Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay." What this shows Step 5 of 8: Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay." What this shows Shows what to click for step 5 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". This screenshot accompanies step 5 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay.". The next step is to select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. Step 5 of 8Image 3 of 7 What to clickClick "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    Buttons and menus referenced Click "Pay"Go to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsImportant Note
    Next stepSelect the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    All 8 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
    2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay." this image
    6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    Step 6 of 8: Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates… What this shows Step 6 of 8: Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. What this shows Shows what to choose for step 6 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". This screenshot accompanies step 6 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. The next step is to download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates. Step 6 of 8Image 4 of 7 What to chooseSelect the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    Buttons and menus referenced Go to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
    Next stepDownload the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    All 8 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
    2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. this image
    7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to  pay your affiliates
  8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
    Step 8 of 8: Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark… What this shows Step 8 of 8: Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid". What this shows Shows what to click for step 8 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". This screenshot accompanies step 8 of 8 in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid". Step 8 of 8Image 5 of 7 What to clickMark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
    Buttons and menus referenced Go to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
    All 8 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
    2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
    3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
    4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
    5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
    6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
    7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
    8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid". this image
     
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.

  
  

    2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks (image 6 of 7)
    What this shows Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.

  What this shows
  Illustrates the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates".
  This screenshot appears in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. Select Payouts: You can…. Immediately after, the guide continues: By following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.
  Image 6 of 7
  Where to goGo to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay." Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  
  

        Buttons and menus referenced
        Go to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
      

  Next stepBy following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.
  
  

        All 8 steps in this procedure
        
  1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
  2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
  3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
  4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
  5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
  6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
  7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
  8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".

      


  



  
  

    2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks (image 7 of 7)
    What this shows Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.

  What this shows
  Illustrates the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates".
  This screenshot appears in the "2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks" section of "How to pay your Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. Select Payouts: You can…. Immediately after, the guide continues: By following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.
  Image 7 of 7
  Where to goGo to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay." Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".
  
  

        Buttons and menus referenced
        Go to the Payouts PageApprove PayoutsSwitch to Approved for Payout TabSelect PayoutsClick "Pay"Important Note
      

  Next stepBy following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.
  
  

        All 8 steps in this procedure
        
  1. Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL Customer Care.
  2. Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
  3. Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
  4. Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
  5. Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
  6. Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
  7. Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
  8. Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".

By following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.

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