Onyx Global's Executive Order Affiliate Program: How It Works

Onyx Global is opening 500 affiliate spots to Australian creators through the Executive Order Affiliate Program — a structured, tiered commission program built for creators who want to turn their audience into a genuine income stream by promoting a real financial product. This is not an open-to-everyone referral link. It is a limited, tiered program with commission rates from 15% up to 22%, a defined commission structure, and a content approval process designed to keep the partnership compliant and the brand consistent. Here is exactly how it works.

Why Only 500 Spots?

Most affiliate programs are open to anyone with a link and a following. Onyx Global capped the Executive Order program at 500 Australian creators deliberately. A capped program means each affiliate is promoting a product with less market saturation — your audience is not seeing the same referral link from ten other accounts they follow. It also means Onyx Global can maintain quality control over how the brand is represented, since every affiliate's promotional content goes through an approval step before it goes live.

The Four Commission Tiers

The Executive Order program uses a tiered commission structure. Your tier is determined by your referral performance, and moving up a tier increases your commission rate on every successful referral going forward:

• Bronze — 15% commission. The entry tier for all new affiliates joining the program.
• Silver — 18% commission. Unlocked once you reach a consistent referral volume.
• Gold — 20% commission. For affiliates with strong, sustained referral performance.
• Elite — 22% commission. The top tier, reserved for the program's highest-performing affiliates.

Commission is calculated on each referred user for a 12-month period from the date they sign up through your affiliate link. This gives every affiliate a meaningful, ongoing incentive tied to genuine, engaged referrals rather than a one-off payout.

Content Approval: What to Expect

Every piece of promotional content — whether it is a Reel, a story, or a post — goes through a pre-approval step before it is published. This protects both you and Onyx Global. It ensures the claims made about the product are accurate, that the brand is represented consistently, and that your content meets the disclosure standards required for affiliate marketing in Australia. It is not a bureaucratic hurdle — it is a fast check designed to keep every affiliate compliant and every partnership sustainable.

Disclosure Is Not Optional

Under the Australian Consumer Law and the Australian Influencer Marketing Council's Code of Practice, any commercial relationship between a creator and a brand must be clearly and obviously disclosed. The ACCC has actively enforced this requirement against creators who bury or obscure paid partnership disclosures. Every Onyx Global affiliate is required to clearly disclose the partnership on every piece of content — using labels like "Paid Partnership" or "#ad" — as part of the content approval process. This is a condition of the program, not a suggestion.

Who Should Apply

The program suits Australian creators with an engaged audience interested in personal finance, banking, budgeting, travel, or lifestyle content — the natural context for a Visa card and digital banking product. It is not designed for creators looking to spam a referral link with no context. Onyx Global is looking for genuine advocates who can speak credibly to their audience about the product, supported by content that has been reviewed and approved before it goes live.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I earn as an Onyx Global affiliate?

Commission ranges from 15% at Bronze tier up to 22% at Elite tier, calculated on each referred user for a 12-month period from their sign-up date. Actual earnings depend entirely on your referral volume and audience engagement — there is no guaranteed or fixed income.

How do I move up a commission tier?

Tier progression is based on sustained referral performance over time. Full tier criteria are provided during onboarding once your application is approved.

Do I need to disclose that I'm an affiliate?

Yes, on every piece of content. This is a legal requirement under Australian Consumer Law and a condition of participating in the program. Content approval includes a check for proper disclosure before anything is published.

Is there a limit on how many people I can refer?

No cap on referral volume. Higher referral volume is what drives tier progression and increases your commission rate over time.