Updated September 28, 2026 · AffCue Editorial Team
FXOpen vs Uphold Card
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where FXOpen and Uphold Card differ
| Compare |  FXOpen |  Uphold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Commission terms | 20% to 50% lifetime commission | $9 per signup, $45 per FT |
| Cookie window | 30 days | 90 daysHigher |
| Networks | Direct | FlexOffers, Impact, FinanceAds |
| Recurring commission | YesHas it | No |
| Verticals | Investing, CryptoCovers more | Crypto |
| Payout threshold | $10 | Not confirmed |
| Payout frequency | daily payouts | Not confirmed |
| Commission (%) | 20% to 50% | Not confirmed |
| Payout per sale or signup | Not confirmed | $45 |
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Key differences
- Cookie window is higher at Uphold Card: 90 days vs 30 days.
- Recurring commission: only FXOpen.
- Support channels: only FXOpen offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only Uphold Card offers Help centre.
- Networks: only FXOpen offers Direct.
- Networks: only Uphold Card offers FlexOffers, Impact, FinanceAds.
- Founded is lower at FXOpen: 2005 vs 2014.
- Pricing model: only FXOpen offers Revshare.
- Pricing model: only Uphold Card offers CPA.
- Features: only Uphold Card offers Direct.
Our verdict on each
FXOpen
FXOpen runs a lifetime revenue share on referred trading accounts, so it suits publishers with an audience of active traders rather than a list of one-off signups. The 30 cookie window fits readers who research a broker before funding, and the programme sits with FXOpen EU Ltd, founded in 2005.
Uphold Card
Uphold Card suits publishers with a crypto audience who can wait on a long window for one payment per referral, scoring 6.8 overall. Payout of $45 per funded trade rewards that patience, and readers who decide slowly still count, with no recurring commission behind it.
How they place
| Ranking | FXOpen | Uphold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Finance affiliate programs | 43 of 425 | 78 of 425 |
| Crypto and Web3 programs | 3 of 22 | 5 of 22 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | FXOpen | Uphold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Global |
Sources behind this comparison
FXOpen
- fxopenaffiliate.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- linkedin.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- daytrading.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- forums.forex-strategies-revealed.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- wikifx.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Uphold Card
- flexoffers.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- uphold.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- cointelegraph.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- thecollegeinvestor.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FXOpen | Uphold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Revshare | CPA |
| Features | Referral | Direct, ReferralCovers more |
| Region | Global | Global |
| Legal entity | FXOpen EU Ltd | Uphold HQ Inc. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2005Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FXOpen | Uphold Card | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie window | 30 daysat the median | 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Payout threshold | $10lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $50 |
| Commission (%) | 20% to 50%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Payout per sale or signup | Not confirmed | $45lowest quarter | $160 |
Median across 167 listed affiliate programs.
Pros and cons
FXOpen
Pros
- Recurring commission is yes, so a referred trader who keeps funding an account keeps paying the publisher.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so tracking and payment questions can be raised on any of the listed channels.
- Reach is global, so the same offer can be promoted outside a single country.
Cons
- The 30 window is shorter than the 45 most investing and trading programmes run, and FXOpen sits 39 of 129 on that measure.
- Earnings follow referred trader volume because the model is revshare, so a wide audience of casual readers can pay less than Qonto's CPA per registration plus KYB bonus.
- Joining runs on direct, so there is no second network to compare offers with and no fallback if this programme changes its terms.
Uphold Card
Pros
- A 90 day window outlasts the 30 day norm in the crypto group, so readers can take their time.
- Fees of $9 per signup, $45 per FT cover the signup step and the funded trade, so deep guides have something to earn on at each stage.
- It runs on FlexOffers, Impact and FinanceAds, so one approved offer can be placed in more than one place.
Cons
- Recurring commission is no, so a subscriber who stays for years is worth what a first-month account is worth.
- One payment of $45 per funded trade leaves the ongoing upside with the advertiser, where Admitad pays 5% per sale.
- Support runs on help centre only, so a stuck payout depends on written guidance rather than a person.
Who each suits
FXOpen
Who it suits
- Publishers whose readers already trade, since recurring commission is yes and the terms are 20% to 50% lifetime commission.
- Publishers with a considered audience, since a 30 window covers research, demo and funding.
- Sites covering investing and crypto, who can run forex and crypto offers from one account.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers who want payment per approved lead: Mintos runs Hybrid lead and CPA commission, which fits finance offers rather than trading revenue.
- Publishors chasing a long attribution window, since the 30 window here is well short of the 365 seen in this category.
- Publishors who prefer a per-sale share across many products: Admitad lists 5% per sale, a different shape from FXOpen's revshare.
Uphold Card
Who it suits
- Publishers whose audience already reads crypto wallet and card comparisons before signing up.
- Anyone active on FlexOffers, Impact and FinanceAds who wants the same offer running in more than one place.
- Review sites where the funded trade happens long after the first visit, which a 90 day window can absorb.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers who need monthly repeat income, since recurring commission is no, while Mintos runs Hybrid lead and CPA commission.
- Anyone who would rather earn a share of each sale, as Admitad does with 5% per sale.
- Publishers who want a second payment trigger at registration, since Qonto lists CPA per registration plus KYB bonus against fees of $9 per signup, $45 per FT here.
Country by country
| Country | FXOpen | Uphold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Belize | No | Yes |
| Bolivia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Costa Rica | No | Yes |
| Dominican Republic | No | Yes |
8 of 21 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
FXOpen
What commission does FXOpen pay and how is it calculated?+
FXOpen pays 20% to 50% lifetime commission, and the model is revshare rather than a flat fee per signup. Recurring commission is yes, so an account that keeps trading keeps paying its share of the revenue it generates. In practice a publisher earns more from a small number of active traders than from a long list of one-off signups.
How long do I have to convert a referral?+
The cookie window is 30, long enough for a reader who reads a comparison, checks a demo and then opens a live account. It is shorter for readers who bookmark a broker for weeks before funding, so a slow, considered audience will lose some clicks. Reviews and pricing pages help shorten the path, and deep links keep the referral on the right page.
Uphold Card
How much does Uphold Card pay per referral?+
Fees run $9 per signup, $45 per FT, so a signup earns one amount and a funded trade earns more. The programme pays on CPA terms, which means a single payment per approved referral rather than a share of what that customer spends afterwards. Nothing repeats, so earnings depend on bringing new funded accounts in each month.
How long does the cookie window last?+
The window is 90 days, which sits above the 30 day norm across the crypto group. That gap matters for anyone whose audience reads several reviews before opening a wallet. It is long by affiliate standards, though shorter than the 365 day high seen across the site.