Commission money marked as "locked" in ShareASale means the funds are approved but not yet paid. Merchants review sales before locking commissions. Merchants check for valid transactions during this time. Merchants ensure there are no refunds or fraud. ShareASale holds these funds until the payment date. You can view locked commissions in your dashboard. Locked funds show that earnings are confirmed. ShareASale pays locked commissions according to their payment schedule. You must meet the minimum payout threshold to receive funds. ShareASale uses this process to maintain accuracy. Locked commissions give you confidence about receiving your earnings soon.