Glossary · Money and payouts
FX conversion— what it means in affiliate marketing
The spread and fee applied when the currency of a transaction differs from the currency of the card or account.
For a buyer running on foreign cards it is a standing cost on every charge, not an occasional one. Reported spend in the ad account and money actually leaving the card rarely match to the cent because of it.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BIN | The first six to eight digits of a card number, identifying the issuing bank, country and card type. |
| Hold | The waiting period between a conversion and the payout, while the advertiser checks the traffic. |
| Decline | A card payment refused by the issuing bank or the payment system. |
Entry updated 15 September 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
