Refer a partner. Earn together.
The payware network grows when its partners grow it. The Growth Program rewards merchants who bring in other merchants, and ISV partners who bring in other ISV partners - with real benefits tied to actual transaction volume.
No points. No vouchers. Free plan days and ongoing revenue share - calculated and applied automatically.
Invite a merchant. Both of you benefit.
If you know another business that should be on payware - a neighbor, a supplier, a business from the same trade association - invite them. When they join and start transacting, you both get free days on your plan.
How it works
Share your referral link or partner ID with the merchant you're inviting. They enter it when they register. Once they hit the payment volume threshold within their first 30 days, the reward activates automatically - no claims, no forms.
What you both get
The reward depends on the plan the invited merchant selects and how much they transact in their first 30 days.
| Plan selected | Volume in first 30 days | Free days for both |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | EUR 1,000 - 2,999 | 15 days of Standard |
| Basic | EUR 3,000 - 4,999 | 30 days of Standard |
| Basic | EUR 5,000+ | 45 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 5,000 - 19,999 | 30 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 20,000 - 49,999 | 60 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 50,000+ | 90 days of Standard |
| Premium | EUR 50,000 - 149,999 | 30 days of Premium |
| Premium | EUR 150,000 - 299,999 | 60 days of Premium |
| Premium | EUR 300,000+ | 90 days of Premium |
If the invited merchant is on the Basic plan, the reward includes an upgrade to Standard features for the reward period.
The reward is applied directly to your subscription - no separate purchase needed.
Find your referral link and partner ID in the Growth Program page, accessible from your dashboard menu.
Register and start referringYour software provider isn't on payware yet? Nominate them.
If the POS system, e-commerce platform, or business software you use doesn't support payware yet, you can change that. Nominate your software provider from your dashboard. payware contacts them on your behalf. When they join and start processing transactions, you earn free plan days - and you can finally transact at 0.5%.
How it works
Register on payware (Basic plan, free). Go to the Growth Program page in your dashboard and nominate your ISV - just their name and email. payware sends them an invitation on your behalf. When the ISV joins and their merchant portfolio reaches the activation threshold within 90 days, your reward activates automatically.
Multiple merchants, one ISV
You're not the only one who wants lower fees. Any number of merchants can nominate the same ISV independently. Each nomination adds to the demand signal. When the ISV activates, every merchant who nominated them gets rewarded. More voices, stronger signal.
Tell your software provider: "I've nominated you on payware. If you join, I get free plan days and we can transact at 0.5%. Other merchants may have nominated you too."
What you get
Your reward depends on your current plan and how much the nominated ISV's merchant portfolio transacts in their first 90 days.
| Your plan | ISV portfolio volume (first 90 days) | Free days you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | EUR 10,000 - 49,999 | 30 days of Standard |
| Basic | EUR 50,000 - 199,999 | 60 days of Standard |
| Basic | EUR 200,000+ | 90 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 10,000 - 49,999 | 30 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 50,000 - 199,999 | 60 days of Standard |
| Standard | EUR 200,000+ | 90 days of Standard |
| Premium | EUR 10,000 - 49,999 | 30 days of Premium |
| Premium | EUR 50,000 - 199,999 | 60 days of Premium |
| Premium | EUR 200,000+ | 90 days of Premium |
Below EUR 10,000 in ISV portfolio volume, nominations expire with no reward. The ISV must reach the minimum threshold for rewards to activate.
Nominations do not affect the ISV's own reward or revenue share. The nomination and referral programs are fully separated.
Nominations expire after 90 days if the ISV does not register. You are notified 15 days before expiry and can renew with one click.
No login required. Takes under a minute.
For existing payware merchants.
Refer an ISV. Earn from their success.
Yes, even if they're a competitor.
If you know a software platform, POS provider, or technology company that should be offering payware to their merchants - refer them. You earn a share of their payware revenue. They enter the program at double the standard revenue share rate.
Both of you benefit from day one. And as the partner you referred grows their merchant base, your earnings grow with them.
How it works
Share your partner ID with the ISV you're referring. They enter it during their application. Once their merchant portfolio reaches the activation volume threshold within 90 days, the program activates.
What the invited ISV gets
They start at a 15% revenue share on their new merchants - double the standard 7.5% starting tier. The duration depends on how much their merchant portfolio transacts in the first 90 days.
What you get
You earn 15% of the invited ISV's payware revenue share for the same duration as their elevated tier. This is passive, automatic, and grows as their merchant portfolio grows.
| Portfolio volume (first 90 days) | Elevated share duration |
|---|---|
| EUR 10,000 - 49,999 | 15% for 12 months |
| EUR 50,000 - 199,999 | 15% for 18 months |
| EUR 200,000+ | 15% for 24 months |
Example
An ISV you referred processes EUR 500,000 in monthly merchant TPV, earning a 10% payware revenue share (EUR 250/month). You earn 15% of that - EUR 37.50/month. At the highest tier, that's up to 24 months. If their volume doubles, your earnings double.
Find your partner ID in the Growth Program page.
Register as ISV partnerHow It Works
Register
Create your payware account as a merchant or ISV partner.
Share
Share your referral link or partner ID with a partner you know.
Transact
They register and start processing real transactions on the network.
Earn
Both parties receive rewards automatically - no claims, no forms.
Program Rules
- The referring partner must be an active payware partner in good standing.
- Referral attribution is based on partner ID entered at signup - this cannot be changed retroactively. Partner IDs are case sensitive.
- Merchant referral reward activates when the invited merchant hits the minimum TPV threshold within their first 30 days from signup.
- ISV referral reward activates when the invited ISV's merchant portfolio hits the minimum TPV threshold within 90 days of signup. Volume tier determines reward duration (12, 18, or 24 months).
- Merchants can nominate an ISV they want to see on the payware network. All nominating merchants are rewarded when the ISV activates - there is no limit on how many merchants can nominate the same ISV.
- Nominations expire after 90 days if the ISV does not register. You are notified 15 days before expiry and can renew with one click.
- Nominations do not affect the ISV's own reward or revenue share. The nomination and referral programs are fully separated.
- Rewards are applied directly to your subscription - no claims or purchase flow required.
- Sub-commission payouts are calculated monthly and disbursed automatically.
- One referral level only - rewards apply to direct referrals and nominations, not to referrals-of-referrals.
Governing terms: ISV Partner Program Terms apply to ISV partner referrals. Merchant Terms apply to merchant referrals and ISV nominations.
Ready to grow together?
Register or log in to access your referral link and partner ID in the Growth Program page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my referral link and partner ID?
After registering on payware, go to the Growth Program page in your dashboard menu. Your partner ID and a shareable referral link are displayed there, along with a copy button and share-via-email option.
What happens if the invited merchant doesn't reach the volume threshold?
If the invited merchant doesn't hit the minimum transaction volume within their first 30 days, the referral expires. No reward is activated for either party. The invited merchant continues on their selected plan normally.
Can I refer both merchants and ISVs?
Referrals are same-type: merchants refer merchants, ISV partners refer ISV partners. However, merchants can also nominate an ISV they want to see on the payware network. This is a nomination, not a referral - you provide the ISV's name and email from your dashboard, and payware contacts them. When the ISV joins and activates, you earn free plan days. Multiple merchants can nominate the same ISV, and all are rewarded.
Is there a limit on how many partners I can refer?
No. There is no referral cap. The volume threshold on each referral is the only gate - every referred partner must generate real transaction volume to activate the reward.
How is the ISV sub-commission calculated and paid?
The sub-commission is 15% of the invited ISV's payware revenue share. It is calculated monthly based on actual transaction volume and disbursed automatically through the standard settlement pipeline. No invoicing or manual claims required.
Can the referral attribution be changed after signup?
No. The partner ID entered during registration is final and cannot be changed retroactively. Make sure the correct partner ID is entered at the time of signup.
Do rewards stack with other discounts?
Referral rewards are applied independently of other subscription discounts. If you have an existing discount, the referral reward operates separately - they do not cancel each other out.
What happens after the ISV elevated revenue share period ends?
After the elevated period (12, 18, or 24 months), the invited ISV reverts to their volume-earned tier based on their actual transaction history. The referrer's sub-commission also ends at the same time.
What happens if multiple merchants nominate the same ISV?
All of them are rewarded. There is no cap on nominations. Each merchant who nominated the ISV before its activation date receives free plan days based on their plan and the ISV's activation tier. The ISV receives the invitation email only once - subsequent nominations are recorded but do not trigger additional emails.
What if my nominated ISV doesn't join within 90 days?
The nomination expires. You receive a notification 15 days before expiry with a one-click renewal option. Renewing extends the nomination by another 90 days. There is no limit on renewals - if you still want your ISV on payware, keep renewing.