I own https://savingmore.in which lists and promotes Indian deals. As one of the monetization method, Affiliate promotion is used on website. Since there was official Tradus Affiliate program (powered by ibibo Ads) available, I signed up for it in July 2012 to promote Tradus products. I made enough Affiliate commission to be eligible for payout in January 2013.

When I asked for payment, they asked me to resubmit documents which I already submitted while signing up with them. Their response was too slow and it took almost 2 months to get things right. They asked me to send physical copy of invoice (which no other affiliate network like Tyroo, Vcommission has ever asked), and I sent it to them on 12th March. They said I can expect payment in a week, but I have been waiting ever since. It has almost been an year since I signed up and promoted their products but they are yet to send me my first payment. If you are looking to become their affiliate, IGNORE, if you already are, STOP, and if you are an Advertiser with them, STOP and ASK. Don't use them, and if possible stop using Tradus altogether, go for companies that have more trust and value partners more. I recommend eBay, Flipkart etc.

Company - Ibibo Web Pvt. Ltd.

Saurabh Chawla - saurabh.chawla@ibibogroup.com

Ajay Singh (Asst. Manager – Publisher Relations) - ajay.rajput@ibibogroup.com

Bhaskara Reddy - bhaskara.reddy@ibibogroup.com

Affiliate page - https://affiliate.tradus.in/info/affiliate_tradus.php

Here is conversation that took place post me sending them physical copy of invoice:

Me (15 March 2013): I sent the hard copy to you on 12th, that I believe you must have received on March 13th. Please confirm its receipt and let me know by when I can expect the payment.

Response: No reply

Me(19 March 2013): Any update on payment ?

Bhaskar Reddy(19 March 2013): We have received hard copy of invoices

Me(28 March 2013):Any update as to when invoices will be paid ?

Response: No response

Me(31 March 2013): Any update?

Response: No response

Me (2 April 2013): Asking third time for update :-/

Response: No response

Me (4 April 2013):I was wondering if I will ever be getting the payment for which I sent invoice 2 weeks ago. Been an affiliate from August last year & yet to get my first payment.

Ajay Singh: (4 April 2013): Because of Year End Closing in finance payments are Delayed and expected on or After 15th April 2013. We will update you once payment is released.

Me (18 April 2013): Thanks for response but it is 3 days past 15 April already, and still no update on payment yet. I crossed earning of Rs 2500 in November itself. But I had to ask for payment procedure in February and wasn't told about it from your side first.

Response: No response.

Me (22 April 2013): Still no update. I am sure you included payment in last year's financial statement and it has not been made yet. More Trust being lost in ibibo with every passing day.

Response: No response.

Me (24 April 2013):I keep on getting emails to promote deals. No sign of payment for deals promoted last year.

Bhaskar: Due to Audit, the payments have got delayed, The payments are already booked and are in process. Will keep you posted on releasing date.

Me (29 April 2013): Any update at least on releasing date? Already getting tired of this. No company ever asked for invoices, physical copy and took this much time.

Bhaskar (30 April 2013): Since its closing going on at our end, payments are delayed a little. Our finance is working on promptly to release all approved payment by next week.

Me (8 May 2013): Any update?

NO RESPONSE

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