EarnKaro is an Indian deal-sharing app. You turn product links from Flipkart, Myntra and 200+ other brands into Profit Links, share them on WhatsApp, Instagram or Telegram, and earn when people buy. Profit shows as Pending, becomes Confirmed after the return period, and can be withdrawn by NEFT from 10 rupees.
EarnKaro sells itself as the easy way into affiliate income in India: no documents, no website, just links. That's broadly true. What decides whether you get paid is a rule buried in its FAQ about retailer apps, so let's go through how it works and where the money leaks.
How it works, step by step
- Sign up with your email and mobile number and set a password.
- Find a deal in the app, or paste a product link from a partner retailer into Make Link.
- Share your Profit Link wherever your audience is: WhatsApp groups, Instagram stories, Telegram channels, Facebook.
- When someone shops through it, Profit appears in your account as Pending.
- After the retailer's return period ends, it moves to Confirmed.
- Request payment of Confirmed Profit to your Indian bank account.
EarnKaro says joining is free and needs no documentation. You do need a bank account to withdraw, and it has to be an Indian one, because payouts go by NEFT. Keep the account in your own name so the payment matches your details.
The app rule that loses people money
This is the bit to read twice. EarnKaro's FAQ says that if someone shops using your link on any retailer app except the Flipkart app, the retailer doesn't pay commission and EarnKaro doesn't pay your profit. In plain terms: if your follower taps your Myntra link, the Myntra app opens, and they buy there, that sale may not count.
So tell your audience to complete the purchase in the browser when the link opens there, except for Flipkart, where the app is fine. It's a small instruction that can make a big difference to what you earn.
Pending, Confirmed and how long it takes
EarnKaro's own FAQ gives two slightly different timings, so here are both:
| Stage | What EarnKaro says |
|---|---|
| Pending appears | Within 5 minutes to 72 hours of the sale (one answer says 5 minutes to 48 hours) |
| Becomes Confirmed | 30 to 90 days depending on the retailer (another answer says 48 hours to 90 days) |
| Withdraw | Only Confirmed Profit, to an Indian bank account by NEFT, free |
| Processing | NEFT payments go out thrice a week and arrive within 4-5 business days |
| Minimum | 10 rupees, which EarnKaro calls the lowest threshold in the industry |
The long wait is the return period. A retailer won't confirm a sale until the customer can no longer send the item back, which is why fashion takes longer than, say, a card sign-up.
How much can you earn?
EarnKaro advertises profit of up to 50% on 200+ brands. Up to is doing a lot of work there; rates vary by brand and category, and most everyday products pay far less than the headline. The app shows the profit per sale on each deal, so judge each link on that number, not the homepage.
If you want to understand how these rates compare, my affiliate commission cheat sheet explains the common models.
Who EarnKaro suits
- Creators with an engaged WhatsApp or Telegram community who already share deals.
- Instagram creators who want product links without applying to each brand separately.
- Students and homemakers sharing deals with friends and family, which is the audience EarnKaro markets to.
It suits people with a website or a large search audience less, because those creators can usually join brand programmes directly and keep the full commission.
Getting the most from your links
- Share links where people already talk about buying: a family WhatsApp group before a festival sale is worth more than a random post.
- Say clearly that you earn from the link. It builds trust, and trust is what gets clicks in a group chat.
- Check the profit per sale shown on each deal and favour brands that pay well and have short return windows.
- Remind people about the browser rule for non-Flipkart links, in the same message as the link.
- Track which groups and posts bring orders in the app, and drop the ones that don't.
None of this is complicated, but it's the difference between a handful of rupees and something that covers a phone bill each month.
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Red flags to avoid
- Anyone selling a paid EarnKaro course or upgrade. Joining is free.
- Spamming groups with links. It gets you removed from groups and earns nothing.
- Counting Pending Profit as income. Until it's Confirmed, it can still disappear with a return.
If something looks wrong in your account, EarnKaro lists a support line, 8178021403, and [email protected].
My verdict
EarnKaro is a sensible starting point for deal sharing in India, with a very low withdrawal bar and free NEFT payouts. Just teach your audience the browser rule, ignore the up to 50% headline, and only count money once it's Confirmed. For more ways to earn from your phone, see these easy ways to earn using your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is EarnKaro free?
Yes. EarnKaro says joining is free with no documentation. You need an Indian bank account to withdraw.
What is the minimum withdrawal on EarnKaro?
10 rupees of Confirmed Profit, paid to your bank account by NEFT for free.
Why didn't my EarnKaro sale track?
A common reason is the retailer app. EarnKaro says purchases made in any retailer app except Flipkart's don't pay commission.
How long does EarnKaro take to confirm profit?
It depends on the retailer's return period. EarnKaro's FAQ gives 30 to 90 days in one answer and 48 hours to 90 days in another.
How long does an EarnKaro payout take?
NEFT payments are processed thrice a week and usually arrive within 4-5 business days of your request.
Can I use EarnKaro without a website?
Yes. EarnKaro is built for sharing links on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and Facebook, so you don't need a site. You make a Profit Link in the app and share it wherever your audience already is.
