Understanding transaction and payment statuses helps you track where your earnings are in the payment process and identify what may be delaying payment.
Transaction statuses
Every tracked transaction moves through the following stages before payment.
- Pending review: The transaction was tracked and is awaiting validation by the advertiser.
- Approved: The advertiser confirmed the transaction is valid. The commission is approved but not ready to be paid yet.
- Payable: The commission is ready to be paid and will be included in the next payment run.
Important: Approved does not mean Payable. An approved transaction has been validated by the advertiser, but it will only become payable after Awin’s payment processing is completed.
If a transaction no longer appears as Pending review, it has either been approved or declined.
For more information on transaction reporting, see Publisher Transaction Report.
Payment widget overview
The Earnings Summary widget on the Dashboard provides a quick overview of your tracked earnings across different processing stages. It uses the same transaction statuses described above and includes visual indicators to help you understand your situation at a glance.
From the widget, you can:
- Check your next payment date
- See whether payment is blocked
- Jump directly to your Transactions report, payment settings, or payment threshold settings
Payout statuses
Within the the Earnings Summary, the widget also uses color-coded indicators to display your current payout status and any required actions, if applicable:
- Green: Your earnings are payable and ready for the next payment run. The next payment date is shown, and you can jump directly to your Transactions report for a full breakdown.
- Amber: You haven't reached the minimum payout threshold yet. The widget shows exactly how much more you need, with a direct link to review your threshold settings.
- Red: Payment is blocked due to incorrect payment details. You'll be prompted to fix this directly from the widget.
Multi-currency earnings
If you earn commissions in multiple currencies, the Earnings Summary widget automatically shows a summary of your earnings across all currencies. You can use the dropdown on the left to switch between currencies and view the payout status and requirements for each one individually.
What should I do next?
Use the table below to understand what each status means and whether you need to take any action.
| Status | What it means | What to do next |
|---|
| Pending review | The advertiser has not reviewed the transaction yet | Wait for the advertiser to review the transaction or check their average approval time |
| Approved | The commission was approved but is not payable yet | Wait for payment processing to complete |
| Payable | The commission is ready for payment | Check your next payment date and payout threshold |
| Amber payout status | You have not reached the payout threshold | Wait until your balance reaches the minimum payout amount |
| Red payout status | Payment is blocked | Review and update your payment details |
Awin pays out earnings once they reach the Payable status. Payments are issued on the 1st or 15th of each month. If either date falls on a weekend or public holiday, the payment is made on the next working day.
To learn more, read When will I receive payment?
Payment blocker checklist
Before expecting payment, make sure that:
- Your transactions are in the Payable status
- Your payment widget is green
- Your payable balance meets the minimum payout threshold
- Your payment details are complete and correct
- You are reviewing the correct currency balance if you earn in multiple currencies
To learn how to update your payment details, see How do I update my payment details?
Additional resources
To learn more about when you will receive payments, see:
