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# How revenue is tracked in Cartpanda’s reward programs

# **How revenue is tracked in Cartpanda’s reward programs**

Cartpanda offers two performance-based programs: **Ranks** and **Awards**.

They work differently, but they share the same goal: **to reward real results.**

This article explains:

* How revenue is counted in each program
* What’s included (and what’s not)
* The difference between the two models

### Cartpanda Pay only

Both programs are powered exclusively by revenue processed through **Cartpanda Pay**.
Why? Because it guarantees a fair and trackable system with rewards based on actual performance. Only **net revenue** processed via Cartpanda Pay counts toward your progress.

This keeps the playing field consistent for everyone: vendors, co-producers, and affiliates. External gateways do not count toward Ranks or Awards.

### Revenue by login, not by store

Cartpanda recognizes the person behind the results. That’s why revenue is **unified by login**, not split by store. If you operate multiple stores under the same account (as a vendor, affiliate, or co-producer), your numbers are combined.

You don’t need to do anything. The platform tracks and sums everything automatically.

### How the programs calculate your revenue

### **Cartpanda Ranks**
* Tracks your **revenue within the current calendar year**
* Resets every 12 months
* Rewards consistent performance with exclusive experiences and recognition

### **Cartpanda Awards**
* Tracks your **total lifetime revenue**
* Never resets
* Rewards every milestone you hit with physical rewards

**Ranks rewards your rhythm. Awards celebrates your full journey.**

### Quick reference

| **PROGRAM** | **WHAT IT COUNTS** |
| Ranks | Annual net revenue via Cartpanda Pay |
| Awards | Cumulative net revenue via Cartpanda Pay |