{"id":305328,"date":"2026-04-08T14:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askusana.com\/qa\/matching-bonus-program\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:31:17","slug":"matching-bonus-program","status":"publish","type":"qa","link":"https:\/\/askusana.com\/the\/qa\/matching-bonus-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Matching Bonus Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pacesetters receive a bonus equal to 10% of the weekly base commissions<\/strong> earned by Brand Partners you\u2019ve enrolled who also become Pacesetters. Your total Matching Bonus can equal your weekly base commission.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Brand Partner A enrolled 12 weeks ago. They\u2019re excited to sell products, build a team, and earn Milestone Bonuses to reach Pacesetter. This week they generated 1,600 sales points from purchases made by personally-sponsored Brand Partners, Preferred Customers, and Affiliates*. They also enrolled the fourth new Brand Partner, Brand Partner B.<\/p>\n<p>If Brand Partner B\u2014along with the other three new Brand Partners\u2014activates at least one Business Center\u00a0during the 13-week qualification four-week rolling period and remains commission qualified for two consecutive four-week rolling periods, Brand Partner A will earn Pacesetter.<\/p>\n<p>And if Brand Partner B reaches Pacesetter, Brand Partner A is rewarded with 10% Matching Bonus on Brand Partner B\u2019s base commissions. As a sponsor, Brand Partner A will keep earning this 10% match by annually requalifying for Pacesetter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Learn more about reaching Pacesetter and earning the Matching Bonus with trainings and videos on\u00a0<strong>USANA Grow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>*The Affiliate Program is only available in some markets.<\/small><\/p>\n<h3>Matching Bonus Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Do I earn a Matching Bonus on all my personally sponsored Brand Partners?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No, you only earn a Matching Bonus if you are a Pacesetter and your personally sponsored Brand Partner has achieved Pacesetter in their first 13 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need to be commission qualified to earn the Matching Bonus?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is the Matching Bonus capped at my Base Commission value?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Base Compensation Plan commission is the heart of your business. The Matching Bonus is an extra perk for those who qualify. Because it\u2019s a bonus, it cannot exceed Base Commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is considered Base Commission?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Base Commission is your weekly earnings from the group sales points that flow through your Business Center(s). It does not include any bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If there\u2019s an amount above the capped Base Commission, does it bank for later?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No, banking is not part of the Matching Bonus program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If someone in my downline is working on their qualification, does this amount bank?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No, banking is not part of the Matching Bonus program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What happens to the weekly Matching Bonus amount that\u2019s more than my Base Commission?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Matching Bonus does not roll over the same way Base Commissions do. Your Matching Bonus cannot exceed your Base Commission\u2014anything above this amount resets the following week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do existing Premier Platinum Pacesetters continue earning the Matching Bonus at the old rate?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginning October 11, 2025, the Matching Bonus is 10% for all Pacesetters.<\/li>\n<li>Pacesetters enrolled prior to July 8, 2025, earn a Matching Bonus at their old rate through October 10, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do I see my potential Matching Bonus to know how much Base Commission I need to leverage the program?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Access this report in Team Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pacesetters receive a bonus equal to 10% of the weekly base commissions earned by Brand Partners you\u2019ve enrolled who also become Pacesetters. Your total Matching Bonus can equal your weekly base commission. Brand Partner A enrolled 12 weeks ago. They\u2019re excited to sell products, build a team, and earn Milestone Bonuses to reach Pacesetter. 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