Changelly

Changelly is one of the longest-running names in crypto exchange, operating since 2015 and marketing itself as an instant, non-custodial swap service. For affiliates in the crypto and finance space, its program stands out for a straightforward but generous headline: a 50/50 revenue share on the trading fees generated by the users you refer. This listing breaks down how the program works, who it suits, and where the catches are.

About Changelly

Changelly lets users instantly exchange over 1,000 cryptocurrencies and buy crypto with fiat using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard), bank transfer, or Apple Pay. Rather than holding a full order book itself, the platform partners with 20+ trading platforms and fiat gateways (MoonPay, Simplex, Banxa and others) to source competitive rates, and sends coins directly to the user's own wallet after each swap rather than storing them.

The company positions itself around speed (average transaction time of 5–40 minutes), 24/7 live support, and a simple interface that appeals to newer crypto buyers. Alongside the core exchange it offers Changelly Buy (a fiat-to-crypto marketplace launched in 2020) and Changelly PRO, a full-featured trading terminal with a multi-currency wallet, 2FA, and tiered fees based on 30-day trading volume. Minimum fiat orders typically start at around $20. The brand carries an average 4.7 rating on the App Store and Google Play across its app, available in 12 languages.

How the Changelly affiliate program works

The program runs on a 50/50 revenue-share (RevShare) model. You earn 50% of the revenue Changelly makes from every transaction your referred users complete. Importantly, this revenue share applies for 90 days from the date your referral registers — it is not a lifetime arrangement, so the earning window on each user is capped at three months.

• Commission: 50% revenue share on referrals' transactions.
• Earning window / cookie: 90 days from the referral's registration.
• Payment methods: Bitcoin and Ethereum.
• Minimum payout: 0.01 BTC or 0.1 ETH.
• Payment frequency: upon request, typically processed within one day.
• Tracking: in-house tracking software.

To join, you register a Changelly account, complete the Affiliate Application Form, and choose the tools you want to promote with — either a unique referral link or customizable widgets you can embed on your own site. Affiliates enroll through Changelly's earn/business page at changelly.com/business/earn, and the program's rules are set out in the affiliate terms of use. Some third-party directories describe the model as a CPS-style program with commissions of "up to 60%," but the terms Changelly and review sites consistently document are the 50/50 revenue share.

Who should promote Changelly

This program fits publishers whose audiences actively buy, sell, or swap crypto. Good matches include:

• Crypto content sites and blogs that publish "how to buy Bitcoin" guides, wallet comparisons, and exchange reviews.
• YouTubers and newsletter operators covering trading, altcoins, and DeFi, where embedding a widget or link fits naturally.
• Comparison and tools sites that can integrate Changelly's customizable exchange widget directly into their pages.
• Affiliates comfortable being paid in crypto, since payouts are in BTC or ETH rather than fiat or PayPal.

Because commissions come from real transaction volume rather than a flat sign-up bounty, the program rewards audiences that trade frequently and in meaningful size. Low-intent or purely informational traffic will convert poorly.

Pros and cons

Pros

• High headline rate: a 50% revenue share is competitive for the crypto exchange category.
• Recurring within the window: you earn on all of a referral's transactions for 90 days, not just their first swap.
• Established brand: Changelly has operated since 2015 and supports 1,000+ assets and 100+ fiat currencies, which helps conversion.
• Flexible promo tools: both referral links and embeddable widgets are available.
• Fast payouts on request, often processed within a day.

Cons

• 90-day earning cap per referral: this is not a lifetime revenue share, so long-term value from each user is limited.
• Crypto-only payouts: commissions are paid in BTC or ETH, exposing you to volatility and requiring a wallet.
• Minimum payout thresholds (0.01 BTC / 0.1 ETH) can be a barrier for smaller affiliates.
• Earnings depend on variable fees and referral trading activity, making income hard to forecast.
• Geographic restrictions apply — services are unavailable in some regions (e.g. Hong Kong), which can limit eligible traffic.

Overall, Changelly's affiliate program is a solid option for crypto-focused publishers who value a high revenue-share percentage and flexible promotional tools, provided they are comfortable with crypto payouts and the 90-day earning window. If your audience trades regularly, the 50/50 split can compound quickly; if you were hoping for lifetime commissions or fiat payments, weigh the trade-offs before committing.