Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: May 2026

The short version: Some links on The Global Resident are affiliate or referral links. If you click them and make a purchase or application, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you.

Full Disclosure

The Global Resident participates in affiliate programmes operated by financial institutions, airlines, hotels, booking platforms, and technology companies. These programmes allow us to earn a commission when readers click our links and complete qualifying actions (such as applying for a credit card, booking a hotel, or making a purchase).

What this means for you:

  • The price you pay is never higher because of an affiliate link. In most cases it is identical to the price you would find on the merchant's own site.
  • Our editorial rankings and recommendations are independent of affiliate relationships. We assess products on their merits — earn rates, fees, real-world value — not on commission rates.
  • We disclose affiliate relationships on all pages where affiliate links appear, using the note: "The Global Resident earns a commission from some links on this page."

What we will always tell you:

  • The annual fee of any card we recommend
  • Any significant restrictions, eligibility requirements, or drawbacks
  • When a non-affiliate alternative may be a better fit for your situation
  • The current welcome bonus, which changes frequently (with a reminder to verify on the issuer's site before applying)

Affiliate networks we work with include (not exhaustive):

  • Impact.com
  • Optimise Media (UAE and HK)
  • Partnerize
  • Booking.com Affiliate Programme
  • Rakuten Advertising
  • Commission Junction (CJ)
  • Direct bank and airline programmes

If you have questions about any specific affiliate relationship, contact us at hello@the-global-resident.com.

This disclosure complies with:

  • US FTC 16 CFR Part 255 (Guides Concerning Endorsements and Testimonials)
  • UK ASA CAP Code on affiliate and performance marketing
  • UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. 15 of 2020) and PDPL transparency requirements
  • GDPR Article 13 transparency and information obligations
  • Hong Kong PDPO Principle 5 (openness)