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Payouts

Invoice payout

A payout workflow where the affiliate uploads an invoice before the merchant releases funds.

Definition

Invoice payout requires the partner to provide an invoice or billing document before payment is marked approved or paid. It is common for B2B SaaS programs that pay companies, agencies or consultants.

B2B SaaS context

European SaaS merchants often need invoices, VAT information or legal entity details before paying partners. The affiliate experience should make those requirements clear before the payout date.

Operator note

Validate ownership before invoice upload, store immutable invoice references and ensure manual rejection cannot detach commissions that have already reached a final state.

Turn the definition into operating rules

RefCampaign helps recurring SaaS teams translate attribution, refunds and payout policies into a partner program that can be audited.

See the SaaS affiliate playbook