--- title: "Sending commission to master and sub-agents" description: "Handle multi-tier agent relationships—pay sub-agents their share and keep the chain transparent." lastModified: "2026-06-13" lang: "en" wordCount: 634 url: https://qualyhq.com/training/payouts/sending-commission-to-mastersub-agents --- ## Site navigation - [For schools](/international-education/for-schools.md) — For international education schools - [For agents](/international-education/for-education-agents.md) — For international education agents - [Explore](/training.md) — Watch videos on how to use Qualy - [About](/about.md) — Learn about Qualy's mission and values - [Pricing](/pricing) - [5-min demo](/demo.md) - [Login](https://dashboard.qualyhq.com) # Sending commission to master and sub-agents > Pay every agent in the chain the right amount, automatically. ## At a glance - **Intended for:** Everyone - **Available in:** All plans - **Reading time:** 4 minutes - **Last updated:** 31st May 2026 ## Quick summary Set up each agent as a partnership and use tiers to model master/sub-agent relationships. The splits then route commission down the chain: a percentage to the sub-agent, the remainder kept, with each payout tracked separately. ## Overview Agent networks are often layered: a **master agent** sits above one or more **sub-agents**, each owed a slice of commission. Qualy models this with **partnerships**, **tiers** and **splits**, so every agent is paid the right amount automatically. The same splitting mechanism isn't only for master and sub-agents. Use it whenever you share revenue with someone, including: - **Agency franchisees** sharing revenue with the franchise (in either direction) - **Multi-office agencies** dividing money between branches - **Influencers** or **sales reps** earning a cut for the customers they bring in It's all the same setup—partnerships, tiers and splits—so whichever of these describes your business, the steps below apply. ## Step 1 – Add each agent as a partnership Create a **partnership** for every agent in the chain, with their bank details so they can be paid. ## Step 2 – Set relationship tiers Assign each partnership a **tier** (**VIP**, **Tier 1**, **Tier 2** or **Tier 3**) to reflect its position in the chain. You can set tiers individually or in bulk. ## Step 3 – Route commission with splits Configure splits so commission flows correctly: - A sub-agent receives **a percentage of the total**, or - **a percentage of another split** (layered), while - you **keep** the remainder Each split becomes its own **payout**, so a three-tier chain produces three clearly tracked payouts—not one tangled figure. ## Step 4 – Let Qualy pay everyone When the customer pays, Qualy generates each agent's payout according to the splits and each partner's payout settings. Model the chain once on the partnerships. After that, every payment you collect distributes down the chain automatically, and reporting shows exactly who got what. ## Frequently asked questions ### How does Qualy model master and sub-agents? Each agent is a partnership, and relationships are organised into tiers (VIP, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3). The splits route commission through the chain so each agent receives their share. ### How is each agent's share calculated? With split types: a sub-agent might get 'a percentage of the total' or 'a percentage of another split', while you keep the remainder. Each is its own payout. ### Can a sub-agent have their own sub-agents? Yes. Tiers and layered splits support multi-level chains, so a master agent can sit above several sub-agents, each with their own arrangement. ### Are all the payouts visible? To you, yes—every split in the chain becomes a tracked payout, so you can see and audit the whole distribution. A partner, though, only sees their own shared customers, payments and invoices through the portal, not your full chain or your margin. ### Can a sub-agent see my commission or my discounts? No. Through the partner portal a sub-agent sees only the customers you have in common and the related payments and invoices. They never see your overall commission or any discount you've given—you can discount from your own share privately. ### Where do I set the tier? On the partnership. You can also set tiers in bulk across several partnerships at once. ### Does each agent need their own bank account on file? Yes—each partner needs bank details so Qualy can pay them. See the bank account guide. ## Prefer doing this via the Qualy API? Head over to our developer docs for everything you need—endpoints, examples, and simple how-tos. 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