Updated September 29, 2026 · AffCue Editorial Team
FXTM Affiliates vs Smartbroker
Facts checked September 29, 2026.
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where FXTM Affiliates and Smartbroker differ
| Compare | FXTM Affiliates ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Commission terms | Up to $600 CPA per qualified trader | 60 EUR per depot opening |
| Cookie window | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Payout per sale or signup | $600 | €60 |
| Verticals | Investing | Investing, CryptoCovers more |
| Networks | Not confirmed | ADCELL, FinanceAds |
| Payout methods | Bank wire, Skrill, Neteller | Not confirmed |
| Payout frequency | Monthly, 1st-15th of following month | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Recurring commission (No).
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Key differences
- Cookie window is higher at Smartbroker: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only FXTM Affiliates offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Smartbroker offers Phone.
- Region: only FXTM Affiliates offers Global.
- Region: only Smartbroker offers Single country.
- Verticals: only Smartbroker offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FXTM Affiliates
FXTM Affiliates suits publishers focused on investing traffic who prefer a clear CPA payout over revenue share. It pays Up to $600 CPA per qualified trader with attribution of 30, and payouts run Monthly, 1st-15th of following month across global reach.
Smartbroker
Smartbroker pays 60 EUR per depot opening on a cookie window of 60 days, which suits finance publishers running comparison and brokerage content in a single market. The trade-off is what follows the opening: recurring commission is off, so every payout depends on a fresh account rather than an account that stays funded.
How they place
| Ranking | FXTM Affiliates | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Finance affiliate programs | 22 of 425 | 20 of 425 |
| Investing and trading programs | 12 of 87 | 10 of 87 |
Licences and countries
| Country | FXTM Affiliates | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Single country |
Also worth a look
BlackBull Partners has cookie window at 365 days, against 30 days for FXTM Affiliates and 60 days for Smartbroker.
BlackBull Partners reviewSources behind this comparison
FXTM Affiliates
- fxtm.com: 14 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Smartbroker
- smartbrokerplus.de: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- adcell.de: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FXTM Affiliates | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | CPA | CPA |
| Features | Direct, Referral | Direct, Referral |
| Region | Global | Single country |
| Legal entity | Exinity Limited | Smartbroker AG |
| Headquarters | Mauritius | Germany |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FXTM Affiliates | Smartbroker | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie window | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 146 listed affiliate programs.
Pros and cons
FXTM Affiliates
Pros
- Pays Up to $600 CPA per qualified trader per qualified trader
- Monthly schedule of Monthly, 1st-15th of following month with choice across bank wire, Skrill and Neteller
- Global reach in global for investing audiences in investing
Cons
- No recurring commission, so earnings end after the CPA event
- Attribution of 30 sits below the investing median of 45
Smartbroker
Pros
- A cookie window of 60 days beats the 45 median for investing and trading programmes.
- Payout follows 60 EUR per depot opening on a cpa model, which is easy to plan for per account opening.
- Reach comes through ADCELL and financeAds, so partners are not tied to a single submission route.
Cons
- Recurring commission is off, and in the investing and trading group 30.3% of programmes do pay recurring, so this is the commoner setup in the category.
- Coverage is a single market, single country, so traffic from other markets cannot be sent to the same offer.
- Commission is tied to account openings alone, 60 EUR per depot opening, and recurring commission is off, so trading volume on an opened account adds nothing.
Who each suits
FXTM Affiliates
Who it suits
- Investing publishers who prefer CPA over revenue share
- Affiliates with global traffic seeking defined trader rewards
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers seeking lifetime share should consider Kraken for ongoing revenue rather than CPA
- Publishers seeking revenue share in trading should consider Hfm Affiliates instead
Smartbroker
Who it suits
- Publishers whose audience sits in the single market this programme serves, listed as single country.
- Sites that review brokers and want a predictable conversion fee: 60 EUR per depot opening on a cpa model.
- Partners promoting on the listed networks, ADCELL and financeAds, who already have tracking in place.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers wanting revenue share: Admitad pays 5% per sale, where Smartbroker pays on account openings alone, 60 EUR per depot opening.
- Publishers after a bonus on top of a signup fee: Qonto's CPA per registration plus KYB bonus adds one, while Smartbroker's terms are 60 EUR per depot opening.
- Publishers who want a lead deal as well as a conversion fee: Mintos pays Hybrid lead and CPA commission.
Country by country
| Country | FXTM Affiliates | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
FXTM Affiliates
What does FXTM Affiliates pay for referrals?+
FXTM Affiliates uses a CPA model and pays Up to $600 CPA per qualified trader. Rewards apply per qualified trader under programme terms, so publishers earn a defined amount for each approved referral rather than a share of ongoing trading activity.
How long does cookie tracking last?+
Attribution lasts 30. Referred visitors must become qualified traders within that window for the referral to count, so timely follow up after clicks matters for publishers promoting investing offers.
Smartbroker
What does Smartbroker pay for a referral?+
The fee is 60 EUR per depot opening and the model is cpa. Payment is tied to the account being opened, not to trading volume afterwards, so a publisher is paid per completed opening. Recurring commission is off, which means no further share from that same account.
How long is the cookie window?+
The window is 60 days. That is longer than the 45 median in the investing and trading group and above the 30 median for finance overall, so a reader can read a comparison and still be credited. It ranks 23 among the 129 brands listed.
Other matchups
FXTM Affiliates
Higher score in this comparison