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title: "Bonus Manager"
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updated: 2026-03-31T16:18:52Z
published: 2026-03-31T16:18:52Z
canonical: "help.awin.com/bonus-manager"
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# Bonus Manager

## Overview

This article explains what **Bonus Manager** is, when and how to use it, and how it supports flexible commissioning strategies.

The **Bonus Manager** tool lets you automatically reward partners based on their performance within the current calendar month. It helps you motivate partners, increase engagement, and drive incremental sales without manual work.

## What the Bonus Manager does

**Bonus Manager** applies the rules you create and rewards partners automatically when they meet your performance thresholds. These thresholds can be based on:

- Number of approved sales.
- Value of approved sales.
- Value of approved commission generated.

Bonuses appear directly in the **Transactions report**, helping you manage incentives efficiently.

## When to use Bonus Manager

Use **Bonus Manager** when you want to:

- Incentivize partners during a specific month.
- Boost activity during seasonal or high‑traffic periods.
- Encourage mid‑ and long‑tail partners to increase performance.
- Add short‑term bonus incentives on top of your standard commissions.

## Key benefits

**Bonus Manager** helps you:

- Motivate partners to deliver more approved sales or higher‑value transactions.
- Increase partner engagement with clear monthly targets.
- Build stronger relationships with mid‑ and long‑tail partners.
- Encourage strategic growth while maintaining control of your budget.
- Streamline workflows through automation - no manual calculation or uploading needed.

## How to create a Bonus Manager rule

To set up a new bonus rule navigate to **Commission > Rules > Bonus Manager**.

1. Click **Add bonus**.
2. Choose your criteria from a dropdown menu:
  - Value of approved sales
  - Number of approved sales
  - Value of approved commission generated
3. Set your target: In the **Target** field, enter the minimum performance required before the bonus is triggered.

For example:
  - 500 approved sales
  - £5,000 in approved sales value
  - £1,000 in approved commission
4. Set the bonus amount.
5. Choose whether the bonus is recurring: Check the **Recurring** box if you want the same bonus to apply each month.
6. Save the rule.

> [!WARNING]
> Important
> 
> Bonuses are paid based on validation date, not transaction date. If you create multiple tiers, bonuses are cumulative and partners can earn each tier once they hit the required threshold.

## Editing or deleting an existing bonus payment rule

You can edit or delete an existing rule at any time.

1. In the platform navigate to **Commission > Rules > Bonus Manager**.
2. In the list of bonus rules locate the rule you want to modify or delete.
3. To edit, click the pencil icon or the delete icon (**X**).
4. To confirm your selection click **Save**.