Quick Answer
Set up PayPal immediately after becoming a partner to avoid losing commissions after 365 days. Add your PayPal email in Partner Portal → Payouts → Edit → Enter PayPal email → Save. Both personal and business PayPal accounts work for receiving commission payments.
Overview
PayPal is the only payment method for Heritage Web partner commissions. Setting up your payout details immediately after joining prevents commission expiration and ensures smooth payment processing when you reach the $50 threshold. Heritage Web covers all PayPal transaction fees, and payments process on-demand once you meet minimum requirements.
PayPal Account Setup
Step 1: Choose Your PayPal Account Type
Personal Account: Best for individual partners and sole proprietors. Free to create and maintain. Can receive business payments without upgrading. Sufficient for most Heritage Web partners.
Business Account: Recommended for registered businesses or high-volume partners. Allows operation under business name. Provides additional reporting tools and multi-user access. Same fee structure for receiving payments.
Step 2: Create Your PayPal Account
Navigate to paypal.com and click "Sign Up". Select Personal or Business account type. Enter email address that you'll use for partner payments. Create secure password and provide required information. Verify your email address through PayPal's confirmation message.
Step 3: Verify Your PayPal Account
Link and confirm your bank account (2-3 business days). Add and confirm a credit/debit card for instant verification. Complete identity verification if prompted. Ensure account shows "Verified" status for smooth payment processing.
Adding PayPal to Partner Portal
Step 1: Access Partner Portal
Log into partners.heritageweb.com with your partner credentials. Navigate to "Payouts" in the top menu. Look for "Payout details" section.
Step 2: Enter PayPal Information
Click "Edit" button in Payout details section. Enter your verified PayPal email address exactly as registered. Optionally add your full name and business address. Consider adding Tax ID for reporting purposes.
Step 3: Save and Verify
Click "Save" to store your payment information. Confirm PayPal email appears correctly in view mode. Test email accuracy by sending yourself a test message. Your payout method is now configured for commission payments.
Payment Thresholds and Timing
Requirement | Details |
Minimum referrals | 2 lifetime referrals (one-time requirement) |
Minimum balance | $50 accumulated commission |
Request frequency | Once per calendar month maximum |
Processing time | 2-5 business days after request |
Transaction fees | Covered by Heritage Web |
Commission expiration | 365 days if unclaimed |
Important Notes
365-day expiration: Commissions expire if unclaimed for one year - set up PayPal immediately
Email accuracy: PayPal email must match exactly - payments fail with typos
International partners: PayPal must accept USD payments in your country
Payment holds: New PayPal accounts may have 21-day holds on received payments
Tax responsibility: Partners handle their own tax reporting and payments
No alternative methods: Bank transfers, checks, or other payment methods unavailable
FAQs
What if I don't have PayPal in my country? Check PayPal's country availability list. If unavailable, you cannot receive Heritage Web commissions currently. Contact [email protected] to discuss when alternative payment methods might become available.
Can I change my PayPal email later? Yes, update your PayPal email anytime through Partner Portal → Payouts → Edit. Changes apply to your next payout request. Pending payments continue to the original email.
Should I use the same email for PayPal and Heritage Web? Not required, but using the same email simplifies self-referral tracking. If you want commission on your own Heritage Web subscriptions, emails must match.
What happens if PayPal payment fails? You'll receive an email notification about the failure. Verify your PayPal email and account status. Update payment details and request payout again.
Do I need a PayPal balance or bank account linked? No balance required to receive payments. Bank account linking is recommended for withdrawing funds from PayPal but not required for receiving Heritage Web commissions.
Next Steps
Verify your PayPal account status shows as "Verified"
Add your PayPal email to Partner Portal immediately
Enable email notifications for payment confirmations
Set calendar reminder before 365-day commission expiration
Document your PayPal email for tax records