Affiliate payments are currently made on the 1st and 15th of each month. There is a minimum delay of 30 days before approving pending commissions to account for any refunds during that time. Depending on when a commission is earned in a month, it can be pending for up to 44 days.For example, if you earned a commission on August 2nd, it would be approved and paid on Oct 15 (creating a 44 day delay).