Authorize.net vs SumUp affiliate program
Authorize.net lists Commissions on reseller sales (rates not published). SumUp lists Commissions on referrals and sales; affiliates paid per approved order; resellers get scalable commissions and hardware discounts. Both are financial services programs open to reseller, integrator / msp, referral partners; here is how they differ.
Facts from each brand's partner page · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with either
Side by side
| Authorize.net Partner Programs | SumUp Partner Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | Commissions on reseller sales (rates not published) | Commissions on referrals and sales; affiliates paid per approved order; resellers get scalable commissions and hardware discounts |
| Model | — | One-time |
| Partner types | Reseller, Integrator / MSP, Referral partner | Referral partner, Reseller, Integrator / MSP, Affiliate |
| Regions | Not stated | Europe |
| Partner perks | Reseller support, Certified solution directory listing | Co-branded marketing materials, Bulk hardware pricing for resellers, Revenue share on payments for software integrations, Affiliate links and visuals via impact.com |
Which one should you pick?
Pick SumUp if
- you work as affiliate: Authorize.net doesn't list that track.
- you lean on partner support: SumUp lists co-branded marketing materials, bulk hardware pricing for resellers, revenue share on payments for software integrations.
Either way, the program that earns more is the one whose product your readers already want. A higher rate on something they won't buy pays nothing.
About each program
Authorize.net Partner Programs
Authorize.net lets financial institutions and other businesses earn commissions by reselling its payment gateway through a reseller program with competitive buy rates. It also offers technology partner, certified solution and business services tracks.
SumUp Partner Program
SumUp runs several partner routes from one page: referral partnerships for associations and banks, a reseller track for shops that buy card readers and POS hardware in bulk, software integrations that share payments revenue, and an affiliate program run on impact.com. Affiliates are paid per approved order. Referral partners also get co-branded marketing campaigns.
FAQ
Which pays more, Authorize.net or SumUp?
Authorize.net lists Commissions on reseller sales (rates not published); SumUp lists Commissions on referrals and sales; affiliates paid per approved order; resellers get scalable commissions and hardware discounts. The headline terms aren't directly comparable, so model a typical referral for your audience on both.
Can I join both the Authorize.net and SumUp programs?
Usually, yes. Most affiliate terms don't require exclusivity, but check each program's terms for rules on competing brands, brand-keyword bidding and coupon sites before you promote both.
Is PartnersWatch affiliated with Authorize.net or SumUp?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.