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Merchant status reference

A quick-reference table of every status used across programs, applications, commissions, and more.

What this is

A single reference table listing the statuses used throughout the merchant workspace.

Merchant organization status

StatusMeaning
pendingBusiness created, not yet verified
pending_verificationVerification submitted, awaiting review
activeOrganization in good standing
inactiveOrganization not currently active
under_reviewOrganization under platform review
suspendedOrganization access restricted
terminatedOrganization access ended

Business verification status

StatusMeaning
not_submittedNo verification request made yet
submittedAwaiting Diversified Affiliates review
additional_info_requiredReviewer needs more information
verifiedVerified as of the reviewed date
rejectedVerification request denied
reverification_requiredMust verify again

Program status

StatusMeaning
draftVisible only to you
submittedAwaiting Diversified Affiliates review
approvedReviewed and accepted
activeAccepting affiliates and tracking traffic
pausedTemporarily stopped
rejectedReview declined
suspendedAccess restricted
closedProgram ended

Application and relationship status

StatusMeaning
pendingAwaiting your decision
approvedAccepted into the program
activeActively working with the program
rejectedDeclined, with a reason shown to the affiliate
withdrawnAffiliate withdrew their own application
suspendedTemporarily restricted
removed / terminatedRelationship ended

Commission status

StatusMeaning
pendingCreated, not yet approved
approvedConfirmed, building toward payout
paidSettled and sent to the affiliate
reversedReduced or cancelled, most often from a refund or chargeback
rejectedWill not be paid

Creative state

StatusMeaning
draftPrivate, editable
pending_reviewSubmitted, awaiting your approval
approvedPublished and visible to affiliates
scheduledSet to activate on a future date
expiredPast its expiry date
archivedRemoved from new selection
rejectedDeclined during review

Closing

For what to do about a specific status, see Merchant Troubleshooting.

Last updated September 9, 2026.