Pending is an estimate
A reported purchase may await eligibility, returns or cancellation checks. Its estimated reward may change or be declined.
Approved is not funded
Validation is not receipt of money. Commission can be payable before it reaches the publisher’s bank.
Received versus available
Funds must be matched to transactions. Checks and holds may still apply. Only funded, released and unreserved rewards would be available.
Paid needs confirmation
Requested payouts can be reserved or processing. Unknown outcomes need reconciliation, not blind retry. These are planned controls, not current account features.
Further readingFTC: understanding affiliate and endorsement disclosuresAwin: the cashback model
← Back to the guidebookGeneral education, not retailer-specific terms or a live offer. Verify actual conditions before using any cashback service.