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title: "Adjusting deposit amounts for peak periods (SaS)"
slug: "adjusting-deposit-amounts-for-peak-periods-sas"
tags: ["Awin Classic", "ShareASale"]
updated: 2026-04-20T11:03:09Z
published: 2026-04-20T11:03:09Z
canonical: "help.awin.com/adjusting-deposit-amounts-for-peak-periods-sas"
---

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# Adjusting deposit amounts for peak periods (SaS)

This article explains why it’s important to monitor your account balance during peak periods to prevent your partner links from going offline and impacting your program performance.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> The following article is only applicable for ShareASale upgraded programs.

## Avoid program disruptions during peak period

Adjusting your deposit amounts ahead of peak sales periods ensures your affiliate program remains active and uninterrupted. When sales volumes rise, your [account balance](https://ui.awin.com/go/advertiser?r=/pre-payment/en/awin/advertiser/%7bid%7d/balance) can deplete quickly.

If you know a flash sale, promotion, or seasonal surge is coming, it’s best to fund your account with more than your usual deposit. This proactive step ensures you can handle higher transaction volumes without disruption.

During these times, closely monitor both your [Transactions report](https://ui.awin.com/go/advertiser?r=/merchant/%7bid%7d/report/transactions/index/network/awin/dateRange/lastMonth) and [account balance](https://ui.awin.com/go/advertiser?r=/pre-payment/en/awin/advertiser/%7bid%7d/balance) to stay on top of funding needs and avoid downtime.

By increasing your deposit amount, you create more buffer in your account, which:

- Reduces how often deposits are triggered.
- Minimizes the risk of falling below a $0 balance.
- Keeps affiliates continuously supported during busy times.

To adjust your deposits or add more funds to your account, navigate to **Account > Billing > Pre-payment settings** within Awin Classic.

### How much should you deposit

We recommend depositing at least**50% of your program’s average monthly costs at a time**. This helps limit prepayment requests to fewer than two per month.

Example:

- Monthly program costs: **$5,000**
- Recommended deposit: **$2,500**
- Minimum balance to maintain: **$1,250**

To check your monthly program costs, you can refer to the [Transactions report](https://ui.awin.com/go/advertiser?r=/merchant/%7bid%7d/report/transactions/index/network/awin/dateRange/lastMonth).

Explore our guide on [preparing for peak period](/advertisers/docs/prepare-your-program-for-seasonal-peak-periods) for more tips how to optimize your program and obtain the best results.