# Static coupons & Anti-leak coupons

The comparison below explains how each type works, their key benefits, and how to choose the right option for your affiliate program.

| Feature             | Static Coupon                                                                                                          | Anti-leak Coupon                                                                                                            |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **How it works**    | Each affiliate receives a fixed, visible discount code that customers manually enter at checkout.                      | No code is assigned. Discounts are automatically applied when customers arrive through an affiliate link.                   |
| **Best for**        | Influencers, content creators, or campaigns that rely on visible promo codes.                                          | Brands wanting strict control over discount usage and prevention of coupon leakage.                                         |
| **Promotion style** | Affiliates share the coupon code or link; customers must type in the code unless auto-apply is enabled.                | Affiliates only share their affiliate link; the discount applies instantly at checkout.                                     |
| **Customization**   | Allows merchants to create branded or fully customized coupon codes.                                                   | No visible code exists, so customization is not applicable.                                                                 |
| **Learn More**      | [How Static coupons work ](https://docs.bixgrow.com/~/revisions/hRSJMGnxdgfa1B8YiwMp/affiliate-coupons/static-coupons) | [How Anti-leak coupons work](https://docs.bixgrow.com/~/revisions/pxWXR0mii4aOCQvmM13y/affiliate-coupons/anti-leak-coupons) |

### FAQ

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<summary>How to know if an order is tracked by a coupon or link?</summary>

To check if an order is attributed to a coupon or affiliate link, go to the Conversions tab in the BixGrow app.

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<summary>Can an affiliate have multiple coupon codes?</summary>

Yes, a single affiliate can be assigned multiple coupon codes. This allows them to use different codes for different campaigns or target audiences.

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<summary>If an affiliate has more than one coupon, which one will be auto-applied when customers purchase via affiliate links?</summary>

In this situation, the first assigned coupon will be auto-applied at checkout.

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<summary>Is it possible to allow customers to use many coupons on an order?</summary>

By choosing the [Combinations](https://docs.bixgrow.com/coupons/how-to-generate-and-assign-coupons-to-affiliates/set-discount-value-and-rules#combination-options) while setting up affiliate coupons, customers will be able to use more than one coupon on an order.

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<summary>If a customer applies an affiliate coupon at checkout manually (without accessing via an affiliate link), can the affiliate earn a commission?</summary>

Yes, affiliates can still earn commissions. It is not mandatory for customers to use an affiliate link every time.

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<summary>If the affiliate is moved to a new program, what will happen with that affiliate's coupon? </summary>

The coupon name will remain the same. However, the discount rules (such as discount value or conditions) will update to match the Customer Discount settings of the new program. This also means the affiliate does not need to update the coupon code they have already shared on their social media channels or other marketing materials.

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