Affiliate Program

Ekster Affiliate Program

Smart wallet brand with a Rakuten affiliate program and a 10% creator ambassador program

Rating
Coverage United States
  • Best for Everyday carry, travel and gadget…
  • Niche E-Commerce
  • Models CPS
  • Payouts Monthly
7.3/10 STRONG
Creator fit 5.8
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Last checked Aug 13, 2026

Editor's verdict

Ekster, the smart wallet and accessories brand, runs two partner tracks. Media publications, apps and shopping platforms join its affiliate program through Rakuten Advertising, where rates are not published. Individual creators can join the Ambassador program instead, which pays 10% on every sale through a referral link, with monthly PayPal payouts once the balance passes $50.

The Ambassador track suits social, YouTube and newsletter creators covering everyday carry, travel and gadgets. Watch for the ban on bidding for branded terms such as Ekster wallet, and note that cookie length and Rakuten-side terms are not stated publicly.

Reviewed by AFFDigest editors · Updated Oct 15, 2026

Key facts

Commission
10% per sale (Ambassador program); Rakuten affiliate rates not published
ekster.com checked Aug 13, 2026 60%
Payout terms
USD 50
Payment methods
PayPal
Top GEOs
United States
Verticals
E-Commerce
ekster.com checked Aug 13, 2026 80%

Program rules

Brand bidding rules

Ambassadors may not bid on branded search terms such as Ekster wallet in paid ads; violations can lead to removal.

Program restrictions

  • Ambassadors must not bid on branded search terms such as Ekster wallet in paid ads; violations can lead to removal.
  • Ambassadors must follow Ekster's brand guidelines when promoting.

Score breakdown

Overall 7.3
Creator fit 5.8

Pros, cons & fit

Strong fit
Best for
Everyday carry, travel and gadget creators on social media and YouTube
Bloggers and newsletters covering wallets and accessories
Media publications and shopping platforms already on Rakuten Advertising
Pros
10% commission per sale on the Ambassador program
Low $50 payout threshold with monthly PayPal payments
Free to join with a real-time tracking dashboard
Separate Rakuten Advertising program for larger publishers
Well-known product range of wallets, cardholders, trackers and travel gear
Consider carefully
Not best for
Affiliates who rely on branded paid search
Publishers who need published rates before applying
Audiences outside lifestyle and accessories
Cons
Rakuten affiliate commission rates are not published
Cookie duration is not stated for either track
No bidding on branded search terms
PayPal is the only stated payout method for ambassadors

Commission details

Commission type
percentage
Payment cadence
Monthly via PayPal, usually in the first week (Ambassador program)
Runs on
Rakuten
Account model
Self-serve

Creator fit

  • Creators overall Medium
  • SEO / bloggers Medium
  • YouTube Low
  • Newsletters Medium

About Ekster Affiliate Program

Ekster is a brand that designs smart wallets, cardholders, travel bags, and trackers. The company promotes a 100-day money-back guarantee, free shipping, and a lifetime warranty on its products, and reports 50,000+ five-star reviews and 2 million+ happy customers.

Ekster runs two distinct partnership tracks. The Ambassador program is aimed at individuals promoting via social media, word of mouth, and blogging, and pays in commissions and free products. The Affiliate program targets media publications, apps, and shopping platforms that promote through online publications, newsletters, blogging, and display advertising, and pays commission on sales.

The affiliate track is managed through Rakuten's platform, as indicated by the registration link. The company also maintains a separate customer referral program and a loyalty membership (ekster+).

How to join

  1. Pick your track

    Use the Ekster affiliate program page to choose between the Rakuten affiliate program (publications, apps, shopping platforms) and the Ambassador program (individual creators).

  2. Affiliates: register on Rakuten

    Click Become an Affiliate to create a Rakuten Advertising publisher account and apply to Ekster there.

  3. Ambassadors: complete the signup form

    Click Become an Ambassador and fill in the registration form on the ambassadors page to get your referral link and dashboard.

  4. Promote and get paid

    Share your link on your channels following Ekster's brand guidelines; ambassadors are paid monthly via PayPal once over $50.

Data & sources

80%CONF. Well sourced Every field traced to a source we scraped.
Sourced fields14
Official sources2
Last checkedAug 13, 2026
Field sources

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Ekster Ambassador program pay?

Ekster ambassadors earn 10% commission on every sale made through their unique referral link.

How does Ekster pay ambassadors?

Payments go out monthly via PayPal, usually in the first week, once your commission balance is over $50.

What is the difference between the Ekster affiliate and ambassador programs?

The affiliate program targets media publications, apps and shopping platforms and runs through Rakuten Advertising. The Ambassador program is for individuals promoting Ekster on social media, blogs, YouTube or newsletters.

Is it free to join the Ekster Ambassador program?

Yes. Ekster says there are no sign-up fees or hidden costs, and ambassadors get a dashboard to track clicks, sales and commissions in real time.

Can Ekster ambassadors run paid search ads?

Ambassadors must not bid on branded search terms such as Ekster wallet in paid ads. Breaking this rule can lead to removal from the program.

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