The integration between HitPath and Tipalti provides affiliate marketers and networks with a seamless solution to manage payments and improve operational efficiency. This powerful partnership combines HitPath’s robust affiliate tracking platform with Tipalti’s advanced payment automation capabilities, ensuring an optimized experience for both businesses and affiliates.
Why Integrate HitPath with Tipalti?
- Automated Payments: Simplify payment processes by automating affiliate payouts through Tipalti. With features like mass payments, multi-currency support, and tax compliance, you can save time and reduce errors.
- Enhanced Tracking and Reporting: HitPath’s state-of-the-art tracking system ensures accuracy in affiliate performance metrics, while Tipalti complements this with detailed payment reporting.
- Global Reach: With Tipalti’s ability to handle payments in over 190 countries and multiple currencies, the integration enables you to support a diverse affiliate base effortlessly.
- Compliance and Security: Stay compliant with tax regulations and data security standards. Tipalti manages W-9, W-8, and 1099 tax forms, ensuring peace of mind for your financial operations.
Key Features of the Integration
- Seamless Data Flow: Automatically sync affiliate performance data from HitPath to Tipalti for accurate and timely payments.
- Customizable Payment Options: Offer affiliates their preferred payment methods, including ACH, PayPal, wire transfers, and more.
- Real-Time Visibility: Gain insights into payment statuses and affiliate earnings in one place.
- Error Reduction: Minimize manual data entry and human errors with an integrated workflow.
How to Set Up the Integration
To set up the integration, you will need accounts with both HitPath and Tipalti. Once this step is completed, follow these steps:
- Obtain Payer Name and API Key: In Tipalti, locate your Payer name and API key. Refer to the screenshots below to find this information under the "API Integration" section.
- Add to HitPath: Input the Payer name and API key from Tipalti into HitPath.
- Set Up IPN Page: HitPath will provide a URL to be configured in Tipalti. Use this URL to set up the IPN (Instant Payment Notification) page in Tipalti. Screenshots below show where to configure the IPN setup.
Affiliates are required to set up their Tipalti payment profiles within their HitPath login portal. To do this, affiliates should navigate to Account Details > Payment Info. On this screen, they can enter their payment details and select their preferred payment method.
After the Integration Goes Live
Once the integration is live, you can manage affiliate payments seamlessly:
- Initiate Payments: Begin paying affiliates directly through the HitPath UI.
- Track Payment Status: When a payment is submitted in HitPath, it is sent to Tipalti. The payment status can be monitored under the "Accounting > Tipalti" menu in the "Payment Status" column.
Refer to the screenshot below for visual guidance:
Benefits for Affiliates
For affiliates, the HitPath + Tipalti integration ensures timely payments, transparency, and flexibility. Affiliates can track their earnings through HitPath while enjoying reliable and fast payments powered by Tipalti. The result is a stronger relationship between networks and their affiliates, fostering trust and loyalty.
Conclusion
By integrating HitPath and Tipalti, affiliate networks can elevate their payment processes and enhance their overall operational efficiency. This integration is a game-changer for anyone looking to optimize their affiliate marketing strategy while ensuring financial compliance and transparency.
Start your journey with the HitPath + Tipalti integration today and experience the benefits of a streamlined affiliate payment system.
