Quick answer: The ClickBank Profit Club has three membership levels. Team is free and includes the done-for-you funnel, training, coaching and support. Partner and VIP are optional paid upgrades that mainly increase your commission rates. You don’t need to upgrade to get started.
When you join the ClickBank Profit Club, you’ll hear about three levels: Team, Partner and VIP. If you’re anything like me, your first thought is “Here we go, what’s the catch?” So here’s a plain-English breakdown of what each level is, what it adds, and how I’d think about upgrading.
*Prices and details below are taken from the Club’s own site at the time of writing. They can change, so always check inside your account.*
The three levels at a glance
| Level | Cost | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Free | Getting started: funnel, training, coaching and support |
| Partner | Paid upgrade | Higher commission rates |
| VIP | * $495 as a one-off payment,
or three payments of $195. * |
The highest commission rates |
Team (free)
This is where everyone starts. It’s genuinely free and it’s not a cut-down teaser. You get:
- Your own done-for-you funnel, branded to you
- A squeeze page, free gifts and training
- A pre-written email sequence you send from your own account
- Live group coaching calls
- Support from the team
Partner (paid)
Partner is a paid upgrade. The main difference is that you earn a higher commission rate on the offers your referrals see. Check inside your account for the current Partner price.
VIP (paid)
VIP is the top level. According to the Club’s site, it’s $495 as a one-off payment, or three payments of $195. VIP members get the highest commission rate, and the site says joining at this price locks in savings on future pricing.
How the commission rates differ
According to the Club’s site, commissions on upsell offers shown to people who join through you are:
- Team: 50%
- Partner: 75%
- VIP: 100%
Those are rates, not promises. You only earn a commission if someone you refer buys something, and there are no guarantees that will happen.
Should you upgrade?
Here’s my honest take. I’d start on the free Team level and ask yourself these questions before spending anything:
- Have I worked through the training and set up my funnel?
- Am I sharing content consistently, most days?
- Are people actually joining through my link?
- Can I comfortably afford it without it causing stress?
If the answer to any of those is no, I’d stay on Team for now. Upgrading doesn’t do the work for you. It only changes the rate you’d earn if the work is already bringing people in.
When I first saw this I was actually on a live event for something else, and John was the guest speaker, after listening to him speak and explain all about CBPC, I was very intrigued, as I had used clickbank many years ago, but somehow life got in the way and I never used it again. So when John went through exactly what it is and how it works I knew I just had to be part of it, I will be honest and he did give us a great deal for those who were part of that live event. so I went VIP straight away, without knowing if it would even work. a rash choice I know, but it just felt the right thing to do. and I can honestly say I have already stared building my list and have earned commission, but I would do what feels right for you.
Things I like about how it’s set up
- The free level is properly usable on its own.
- The paid levels are clearly optional.
- There’s a payment plan option for VIP, which helps some people.
Things to be aware of
- You will see upgrades offered. That’s normal, but don’t feel pressured.
- Prices are in US dollars, so the amount in pounds will vary.
- Never spend money you can’t afford to lose on any online business.
Frequently asked questions
What are the ClickBank Profit Club membership levels?
There are three: Team (free), Partner and VIP. All members get the done-for-you funnel and training. The paid levels mainly increase the commission rates you can earn.
How much is ClickBank Profit Club VIP?
At the time of writing, the Club’s own site lists VIP at *$495 as a one-off payment, or three payments of $195.* Prices can change, so check inside your account for the current offer.
Do I need to upgrade in the ClickBank Profit Club?
No. You can use the free Team level and still get the funnel, training, coaching and support. Upgrading is optional.
What’s the difference between Team and VIP?
The main difference is the commission rate. According to the Club’s site, commissions on upsell offers are 50% at Team level, 75% at Partner and 100% at VIP.
The bottom line
Team, Partner and VIP all get you the same core system. The difference is the commission rate. Start free, learn the ropes, and only upgrade if it genuinely makes sense for you.
