Definition
A payout threshold delays payment until the affiliate's approved balance reaches a stated amount. It reduces administrative overhead and payment fees for very small balances.
B2B SaaS context
Recurring SaaS programs may accumulate small monthly commissions across many invoices. Thresholds keep payouts efficient, but they should not hide why a partner has not been paid yet.
Operator note
Show approved, pending and blocked balances separately, and make threshold rules explicit before partners request a payout.