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How commission works

Understand the commercial model, then explore an illustrative calculator to see how the numbers fit together. As a self-employed agent you retain 85% of eligible commission — but commission varies by supplier and is never guaranteed.

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The commercial model

Transparent, supplier-led commission

The 85/15 split

You retain 85% of eligible commission and the central business retains 15% to fund technology, supplier relationships, training and support.

Company-supplied leads differ

Where the central business supplies a lead, a different split may apply (the central business retains 50%). Most agents build their own customer base.

Payment timing varies

Commission is paid in line with each supplier’s payment terms and once a booking has been completed (usually after the customer has travelled). Timing varies by supplier and booking.

Cancellations & clawbacks

If a booking is cancelled or amended, commission may be reduced, withheld or clawed back. Commission is never guaranteed.

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Financial protection

Your customers' money is protected

We are a member of Protected Trust Services (PTS). Customer payments for travel are held in a Trust Account, so the money customers pay is safeguarded.

  • Customer payments held in a dedicated trust account
  • Safeguarded through Protected Trust Services (PTS)
  • The protection for each booking is confirmed before travel
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Illustrative calculator

Explore the numbers

Adjust the inputs to see how bookings, values and commission rates interact. These figures are illustrative only.

This calculator is illustrative only and is not an earnings promise. It does not represent typical or expected earnings. Commission varies by supplier and is not guaranteed; a monthly package fee and joining fee apply; you have your own business costs and tax to account for. Results vary.

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Illustrative monthly figures

Gross supplier commission
Your share (85%)
Platform fee (15%)
Estimated monthly contribution
after package fee & expenses
Annualised (×12)

Illustrative only — not an earnings promise, and not a statement of typical earnings. Commission varies by supplier and is not guaranteed. A monthly package fee and joining fee apply.

Commission questions, answered

Suppliers such as tour operators, cruise lines and hotels pay commission on the bookings you make. When you book through Travel Business Partners, you keep up to 85% of the eligible commission and the Group retains 15% to cover the technology, financial protection, supplier relationships and support that sit behind every booking. Commission rates vary by supplier and product and are never guaranteed.
You keep up to 85% of eligible commission on the bookings you generate, with the Group retaining 15%. The exact amount you earn depends on how much you sell, which suppliers you use and the commission each supplier pays. This is a self-employed business, not a salaried role, so earnings vary and are not guaranteed.
There is no set salary. Your income depends on the value and volume of bookings you make and the commission your suppliers pay. Our earnings calculator on this page is illustrative only, to help you understand how the 85/15 split works — it is not a prediction or promise of what you will earn.
Membership is a one-off joining fee of £1,750 plus £35 per month. There is no franchise fee. A 1.3% card transaction fee applies to card payments taken. Your membership includes a professional website, booking and itinerary software, an AI marketing assistant, a social media manager, access to our global suppliers and in-house bedbank, PTR compliance and dedicated support.
Yes. Commission can be reduced or clawed back if a customer cancels or amends a booking, in line with each supplier’s terms. Commission is only earned once the relevant supplier confirms and pays it, so it is never guaranteed at the point of booking.

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