How to Sign Your First Broker Deal

Getting your first broker partnership is easier than you think. Here's the step-by-step process.

Start with 2-3 brokers maximum. Consider:

Regulation — FCA, ASIC, CySEC are the gold standard

Commission rates — Compare CPA/rebate rates across brokers

Reputation — Check Trustpilot, ForexPeaceArmy reviews

Payment reliability — Do they pay on time? (Ask other IBs)

Marketing support — Do they provide banners, landing pages, tracking tools?

Minimum payout threshold — Lower is better when starting out

Using BIAFC gives you several advantages:

Pre-negotiated rates — We've already negotiated the best CPA and rebate rates

One dashboard — Track all your FTDs across all brokers in one place

Faster approval — Brokers trust BIAFC's vetting process

Payment consolidation — One payout instead of chasing multiple brokers

Have these ready before applying:

✅ A website or social media presence (even a simple one)

✅ Description of your marketing strategy

✅ Your target market/geography

✅ Expected monthly FTD volume (be honest — even "5-10" is fine to start)

✅ Valid ID for KYC verification

Once approved:

Get your tracking links from the broker's IB portal

Set up tracking — Make sure UTM parameters and pixels are properly configured

Test the flow — Click your own link, go through the registration process (don't deposit)

Create your content — Start producing content/ads with your tracking links

Monitor daily — Check your dashboard for clicks, registrations, and FTDs

No website or social presence at all

Website looks unprofessional or has misleading claims

Targeting restricted countries

Previous fraud flags

Start with the easiest brokers — Some approve almost instantly (XM, Exness)

Don't lie about volume — Brokers respect honesty and will still work with you

Ask about sub-IB programs — Recruit other IBs under you for passive income

Negotiate after proving yourself — Get 50+ FTDs, then ask for better rates