Refer traders. Build a network. Earn on every lot they trade.
ThinkMarkets' IB program pays up to $12 per lot. Build a network of sub-IBs underneath you and earn from their clients too. Three levels deep, all tracked live.
How it works
Refer traders
Use your personal referral link to refer traders to ThinkMarkets.
They trade
They open an account and start trading.
You earn
Commission on every lot they trade. Every one.
Scale with sub-IBs
Recruit sub-IBs and earn from their referrals too.
No cap on earnings and no minimum volume. Payouts are daily. Unlike CPA models where you get paid once, IB commissions are recurring. As long as your referrals trade, you earn.
What you earn
Up to $12 per standard lot. The exact rate depends on your agreement and the instruments your referrals trade.
Multi-tier structure. Earn from direct referrals (Level 1), from clients your sub-IBs bring in (Level 2), and from their sub-IBs' clients (Level 3).
Volume bonuses for top-producing IBs. As your network's total volume grows, your base rate can increase. Reviewed quarterly.
Daily payouts via bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, or crypto. No hidden fees.
The math scales fast
Same personal effort, multiples more payout
What you get
Live dashboard
Client activity, volumes, commissions, deposits, conversions -- all updated as trades happen.
Custom referral links
Campaign tracking. Create as many as you need. Tag by channel, region, or whatever fits your workflow.
Marketing materials
Banners, landing pages, email templates, video content. Download or use embed codes.
Dedicated IB manager
Available by phone and email. Helps with onboarding, rate discussions, and campaign planning.
API access
Pull data into your own systems. REST API, documented. Most IBs have it running within a day.
Sub-IB management
See your entire network tree. Track performance by sub-IB. Spot which branches are growing.
Estimate your IB earnings
Drag the sliders. The maths updates instantly.
Assumes each sub-IB brings 15 clients at 6 lots/mo. Sub-IB override estimated at 20% of your rate. Actual rates vary.
Good fit if you are
Money managers & advisors
Client activity, volumes, commissions, deposits, conversions -- all updated as trades happen.
Trading educators
You already have client relationships and want to earn from their trading flow.
Regional operators
Local market knowledge and existing trader networks.
IBs at other brokers
Available by phone and email. Helps with onboarding, rate discussions, and campaign planning.
Why your referrals stick around
The IB model only works if clients keep trading. Here is why ThinkMarkets clients do.
Clean execution under 0.1 seconds. Spreads from 0.0 pips on majors. Four platform choices so every trader gets what they prefer. FCA and ASIC regulation that satisfies due diligence. And a funded account rate that outperforms most of the competition.
When your referrals stay active, your commissions compound. That is the whole point of the IB model over CPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is a forex introducing broker?
A forex introducing broker (IB) refers traders to a licensed brokerage and earns a commission every time those traders place a trade. The IB manages client relationships while the broker handles execution, compliance, and fund custody.
How does the multi-tier IB commission structure work?
The structure operates across three levels. Direct referrals comprise Tier 1 earnings. Tier 2 includes clients brought by sub-IBs you recruit. Tier 3 consists of clients from sub-IBs recruited by your Tier 2 partners. Each tier pays a percentage of the lot commission, so your income compounds as your network grows.
What is the minimum number of referrals needed?
There is no minimum. You can start with one referral and scale from there. However, most successful IBs build a base of 10-20 active traders before expanding into sub-IB recruitment.
How are IB commissions calculated?
Commissions are calculated per standard lot traded by your referred clients. Rates vary by instrument — forex, indices, commodities, and crypto each have different per-lot rates, with real-time breakdown available via dashboard.
Can I be an IB in multiple countries?
Yes, operations span 150+ countries, and your IB agreement is not limited to one region. Many IBs utilise localised landing pages and tracking links for multi-market referrals.
What support do IBs get from ThinkMarkets?
IBs receive a dedicated account manager, access to marketing materials (banners, landing pages, widgets), real-time reporting via the partner dashboard, and full API access.
Apply as an IB and your account manager will be in touch fast
50,000+ partners already work with us. The application takes five minutes and you could be earning within the week.