Awin is the largest European affiliate network. Headquarters in Germany, offices across Europe. In 2024 it merged with ShareASale but continues to operate as a separate platform.
Who Awin is for
Awin has a strong position in Europe. If your audience is from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, or Spain — this is your choice. There are few Russian-language offers, but tens of thousands of European ones.
Offer categories:
- Retail (Zalando, ASOS, About You)
- Travel (Booking.com, Expedia)
- Finance (banks, insurance)
- Education (Coursera, Skillshare, Babbel)
- Technology (NordVPN, Hostinger, Wix)
Registration
Awin verifies all sites manually. You need to:
- Fill out your profile (name, website, country)
- Describe how you will promote
- Wait for approval — 2 to 7 days
You may be rejected if your site is new or the niche doesn’t match Awin offers.
Commissions and payouts
Everything depends on the advertiser:
- Fashion retail: 5-12%
- Travel: 2-5%
- SaaS: 15-40%
- Courses: 10-30%
Payouts: monthly. Minimum threshold — €20 or £20 depending on your account currency. Available methods: bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Huge selection of European offers
- Transparent statistics
- Two-tier affiliate program (refer partners — earn 10% of their income)
- Support in multiple languages
- Convenient mobile app
Cons:
- Strict moderation
- Low commissions in some categories
- Complex interface for beginners
- No Russian-language offers
Verdict
Official website: https://awin.com Awin is a must-have for European traffic. If you’re targeting the US — ShareASale or CJ is better. For Europe — Awin is unmatched. Register, pass moderation, and choose offers from trusted brands.