American Eagle affiliate program
Does American Eagle have an affiliate program? Yes. American Eagle and Aerie run affiliate programs, reported on CJ Affiliate and Rakuten; the base rate for most publishers is reported at about 2%.
American Eagle affiliate program at a glance
- Program
- American Eagle (and Aerie) affiliate program
- Network
- Third-party: CJ Affiliate (US), Rakuten for Aerie
- Commission
- Third-party: about 2% base for most publishers; UK listing 3.2%
- Cookie
- Third-party: 14–60 days by listing (Aerie often 60)
- US searches
- 100–1K a month for "american eagle affiliate program"
The brand doesn't publish its terms, and third-party listings disagree. Check the terms in the network before you join.
Is the American Eagle affiliate program worth it?
Worth it for denim and teen fashion content, but the reported 2% base rate is low. The program is described as still changing, so watch for better terms.
How much you can earn
At 2%, a $100 order earns $2.
What you'll promote
Jeans, casual clothing and Aerie loungewear and swim for teens and young adults.
Who it suits
Denim, teen and college fashion content, and Aerie for loungewear and swim.
Content ideas for American Eagle
- AE jeans fit guide
- Aerie swim picks
- College wardrobe basics
What to watch out for
- The company has described its affiliate program as being in a test-and-learn phase, so terms may change.
- Aerie has its own listing with different terms.
How to join the American Eagle affiliate program
- Sign up with the network that runs the program: Third-party: CJ Affiliate (US), Rakuten for Aerie.
- Find American Eagle in the network's advertiser list and apply; the brand decides on approval.
- After approval, check the commission, cookie and excluded products in the network's program terms, then create your links.
CJ Affiliate is free to join. After your account is approved you apply to each advertiser separately, and CJ pays monthly once you pass the minimum.
American Eagle affiliate program questions
Does American Eagle have an affiliate program?
Yes. American Eagle and Aerie run affiliate programs, reported on CJ Affiliate and Rakuten; the base rate for most publishers is reported at about 2%.
How much does the American Eagle affiliate program pay?
Third-party: about 2% base for most publishers; UK listing 3.2%
How long is the American Eagle affiliate cookie?
Third-party: 14–60 days by listing (Aerie often 60)
Which network runs the American Eagle affiliate program?
Third-party: CJ Affiliate (US), Rakuten for Aerie
Is the American Eagle affiliate program free to join?
Joining is free on the brand's program and on most networks. Awin asks new publishers for a small deposit that it refunds later.
Sources
Figures marked third-party come from affiliate network listings and directories. Terms change; the program's own terms decide what you are paid. How we check programs.