Affiliate Disclosure
The Expat Marketplace participates in various affiliate, referral and partnership programmes.
This means that we may receive compensation when visitors click certain links, submit enquiries or purchase products and services through links featured on our website.
This disclosure explains how these relationships work.
1. Our Commitment To Transparency
We believe in being open and transparent with our visitors.
Whenever possible, we aim to clearly identify affiliate relationships and commercial partnerships.
Our goal is to provide useful information and resources for expats, overseas visitors and international professionals moving to or living in the United Kingdom.
2. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow a company to identify when a visitor has been referred from our website.
If you click an affiliate link and subsequently purchase a product or service, we may receive:
- A commission
- A referral fee
- A fixed payment
- A percentage of the sale
This usually comes at no additional cost to you.
3. Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running and maintaining The Expat Marketplace involves costs including:
- Website hosting
- Content creation
- Research
- Software subscriptions
- Marketing
- Technical development
Affiliate commissions help support the continued operation and development of the website.
4. Types Of Affiliate Partnerships
We may participate in affiliate or referral programmes relating to:
Vehicle Services
- Car leasing
- Car subscriptions
- Vehicle rental
- Vehicle breakdown cover
Financial Services
- Bank accounts
- International money transfers
- Credit cards
- Investment platforms
- Savings products
Insurance
- Motor insurance
- Home insurance
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
Utilities
- Energy suppliers
- Broadband providers
- Mobile phone providers
Retail & Shopping
- Amazon
- Online retailers
- Home and lifestyle services
Relocation Services
- Relocation companies
- Property services
- Specialist expat support providers
5. Example Partners
From time to time, we may feature links to services including (but not limited to):
- Amazon
- Wise
- Revolut
- Monzo
- Octopus Energy
- Freetrade
- Wealthify
This list may change over time as new partnerships are established.
6. Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not determine our editorial content.
We aim to:
- Provide balanced information
- Highlight both advantages and disadvantages
- Recommend services we believe may be useful
- Publish content based on relevance to expats
Compensation does not influence our opinions.
7. No Additional Cost To You
In most cases:
Using an affiliate link does not increase the price you pay.
In some cases, affiliate partnerships may even provide:
- Exclusive discounts
- Cashback offers
- Referral credits
- Promotional incentives
8. Referral Enquiries
Some services featured on The Expat Marketplace involve enquiry forms rather than direct purchases.
Where you submit an enquiry, we may receive compensation if:
- You become a customer
- A consultation is booked
- A service is arranged
Examples may include:
- Car leasing
- Mortgage advice
- Insurance introductions
- Tax services
- Relocation services
9. Financial Products & Services
Where financial products are discussed, including:
- Investments
- Savings
- Credit cards
- Mortgages
- Insurance
the information provided is for general educational purposes only.
Affiliate relationships do not constitute financial advice.
Always conduct your own research and seek professional advice where appropriate.
10. Investment Risk Warning
Investment products carry risk.
The value of investments can go down as well as up.
You may get back less than you originally invested.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
11. Your Responsibility
Before purchasing any product or service featured on our website, you should:
- Read provider documentation
- Review terms and conditions
- Understand fees and charges
- Conduct independent research
- Seek professional advice where appropriate
12. Changes To This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Affiliate Disclosure, please contact:
The Expat Marketplace
Website:
theexpatmarketplace.co.uk
Email: hello@theexpatmarketplace.co.uk