How TopBargains.com.au is Funded

For over 18 years, TopBargains has been a community-first platform, built by and for Australian shoppers. Since our start in 2007/08, our focus has never been on making money. Instead, our purpose has always been simple: to create a reliable space where savers can find real deals and share genuine value.

Any small earnings we receive are primarily reinvested to cover essential costs—like hosting and maintenance—that allow us to keep this free service running for the long term. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment, not a business model.

To support these ongoing operations, we participate in affiliate marketing programs with a select number of the retailers we feature. Here’s what that means for you:

• If you click on a link to one of these partnered retailers from our site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission.
• This comes at absolutely no extra cost to you. The price you pay is the same—and often lower with our codes—as if you had visited the store directly. We never profit from inflating prices; we only succeed when you save.
• Currently, fewer than 20% of the businesses listed on TopBargains have an affiliate relationship with us. A retailer’s presence on our site is based solely on the value of their deals, not on any partnership.

Our Ethical Standards: Prohibited Categories

In line with our commitment to community welfare, TopBargains maintains a strict policy against featuring deals from certain product categories. We do not list, promote, or facilitate offers for tobacco products, gambling services (including online casinos and sports betting), firearms, or adult content. Our platform is designed to promote responsible savings for everyday Australian households.

Our Editorial Independence is Non-Negotiable

These affiliate relationships do not—and will never—influence which deals we share or how we rank them. We will never promote a poor offer or an untrustworthy retailer simply because it pays a commission. In fact, before any store is listed on TopBargains—affiliate or not—we take steps to investigate its reputation, customer service, and business practices to ensure it meets our community’s standards.

Why This Model Works for You

This structure aligns our success directly with your satisfaction. We only benefit when you find a deal valuable enough to act on, which keeps our team fiercely focused on curating only the best, most genuine bargains. Occasionally, these trusted partnerships even allow us to negotiate exclusive discounts for the TopBargains community.

At its heart, TopBargains remains what it has always been: a passion-driven platform where every click, code, and deal is guided by one principle—helping our community save.