The best recurring affiliate programmes in South Africa

Most affiliate programmes pay you once. Recurring programmes pay you every month a customer you referred keeps paying — which is how affiliates build real, compounding income. This guide explains how recurring commission works and lists programmes South Africans can join and get paid for in ZAR.

QR Code Pro pays 40% recurring commission in ZAR by EFT — free to join, no experience needed.

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What is a recurring affiliate programme?

A recurring (or "residual") affiliate programme pays commission on every payment a referred customer makes, not just the first. If you refer someone to a R199/month product at 40% recurring, you earn about R80 every month they stay subscribed — so ten active referrals is roughly R800/month, month after month.

What to look for in a South African programme

The best programmes for people in South Africa share a few things in common:

✓Pays in ZAR by EFT — no forex fees or PayPal withdrawal hassles
✓Recurring commission, ideally for many months per customer
✓A low, realistic payout threshold
✓Free to join, with no stock to buy and no "starter pack"
✓A product people actually want, so referrals convert and stay

QR Code Pro — 40% recurring, paid by EFT

QR Code Pro is a South African QR-code platform used by real businesses, and its referral programme is built for local affiliates: 40% commission on every monthly payment for up to 12 months per customer, a R150 minimum payout, paid by EFT in rand. It is free to join, there is nothing to buy, and you get a live demo you can show prospects plus a dashboard to track earnings.

How to actually earn from it

Recurring income rewards consistency. The affiliates who do best pick an audience (small business owners, restaurants, estate agents, event organisers), share genuinely helpful content, and let the product sell itself with a short demo. You can join the QR Code Pro referral programme free in under a minute and start sharing your link today.

Frequently asked questions

Which affiliate programmes pay recurring commission in South Africa?

QR Code Pro pays 40% recurring commission in ZAR by EFT for up to 12 months per referred customer. Many international SaaS programmes also pay recurring commission but settle in USD, which adds forex costs for South Africans.

How much can you earn from a recurring affiliate programme?

It depends on the product price, the commission rate and how many customers stay subscribed. At 40% of R199/month, ten active referrals is roughly R800/month recurring — and it grows as you add more.