Amazon Associates Australia 2026: Commission Rates, Requirements And How To Join
Lily Roberts
Senior Marketing Strategist
11.08.2026
Quick answer: Yes, Amazon.com.au has its own Associates program. It is free to join, pays a fixed percentage of qualifying sales by product category, historically ranging from about 1% to 12%, plus fixed bounties for some sign-ups. You earn on items added to the cart within 24 hours of a click, and payments go out roughly 60 days after the end of each month by bank transfer, cheque or gift certificate.
Amazon launched in Australia in 2017 and now sells millions of products to Australian shoppers, and since July 2021 to New Zealand shoppers too. For Australian publishers, it is the easiest broad program to start with.
What Is Amazon Associates Australia?
It is the affiliate program for Amazon.com.au. You sign up at affiliate-program.amazon.com.au, list your sites and channels and create links to products, search results or any page on Amazon.com.au. Commission is calculated on the sale price of each qualifying item once the customer has bought, received and paid for it.
Amazon.com.au also ships to New Zealand, so Kiwi readers can buy through Australian links. See our Amazon Associates NZ guide for details.
Amazon Associates Australia At A Glance
Term
Details
Program status
Active in 2026
Where to apply
affiliate-program.amazon.com.au
Commission rate
Fixed rates by category, historically about 1% to 12%
Bounties
Fixed fees for specific sign-ups listed in the fee schedule
Cookie duration
24 hours for items added to the cart
Payout methods
Bank transfer, cheque or Amazon gift certificate
Payment timing
About 60 days after the end of the month
Currency
AUD
How Amazon Australia Commissions Work
Amazon pays a fixed rate per category, set out in the Standard Commission Income Schedule. Categories such as video game hardware sit at the bottom, while apparel and some beauty categories have historically paid the most. Commission is based on the sale price, not the list price.
You earn on qualifying items placed in the cart within 24 hours of a click. If the customer returns through your link, a new 24-hour window opens. Amazon cut Associates rates in several categories across its programs in 2026, so check the current schedule before planning content.
How Much Do Amazon Australia Affiliates Make?
Say your buying guides send 2,500 clicks a month, 7% convert and baskets average A12,250 in sales. At a blended 4%, you earn about A$490 a month.
Who Should Join?
Australian product review and comparison sites
Parenting, home and kitchen blogs
Tech, gaming and gadget creators
Outdoor and camping publishers
How To Join Amazon Associates Australia
Prepare your site. Publish original content first.
Sign up. Go to affiliate-program.amazon.com.au and sign in with your Amazon account.
Add your sites. List every website and channel you will use.
Add tax and payment details. Choose bank transfer for the lowest threshold.
Refer sales. Amazon reviews accounts after they start referring qualifying sales.
Tips To Earn More
Write for Australian searches: Use AUD prices and local brands.
Yes. Amazon.com.au runs its own Associates program.
How much does Amazon Australia pay?
Fixed rates by category, historically about 1% to 12%, plus some bounties. Check the current schedule.
How long is the cookie?
24 hours for items added to the cart.
Can I earn on New Zealand sales?
Yes, if New Zealand shoppers buy on Amazon.com.au through your links.
Conclusion
Amazon Associates Australia is the easiest broad program for Australian publishers, with AUD payouts and a catalogue that now serves New Zealand as well. Pair it with local brands on Commission Factory to offset the short cookie.
