The Trade Desk agency accounts

The Trade Desk agency accounts, done properly

The Trade Desk is an independent demand-side platform for programmatic buying across multiple digital channels, including display, video, native, mobile,….

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Why agency accounts
✓ Higher trust scores than self-serve signups
✓ Dedicated proxy, anti-detect profile and 2FA email included
✓ Appeal and replacement support when platforms swing
✓ 30-day refund guarantee on unspent budget
$20M+ad spend managed to date
600+media-buying teams served
12,000+top-ups, most land within the hour
2-3 daysfrom request to a live account

The questions The Trade Desk buyers ask us first

"Can you write me all your commissions?"

Pricing is on this page

The commission and the minimum monthly spend for every tier are published below. The quote you get matches them.

"Will the account be ready today?"

Live in days, not weeks

Most accounts go live within 2 to 3 days, and the fastest the same day. Top-ups usually land within the hour, so your money is spending, not waiting.

"If the account is suspended, is the balance refundable?"

Suspension isn't the end

Replacement accounts, appeal support through supplier channels, and a 30-day refund guarantee on unspent budget. Recovery usually works.

"What do you need from us to start?"

One KYC checklist, up front

Company details and billing information, once. We tell you the whole list before you pay anything.

The Trade Desk pricing

Plans, prices and what's included

Standard for compliant offers; high-risk covers aggressive verticals with extra sourcing protection.

Minimum starting budget €/$5,000. No setup fee on these tiers, 30-day refund guarantee.

Case study · DV360 · single-day record
€116K spent in a single day

Our single-day record: €116K spent through one client's DV360 agency accounts, with same-day top-ups keeping the credit line ahead of delivery. Ask us how on Telegram.

You have exceeded my expectations. I am quite impressed by the work ethic of you guys so far.

Affiliate team lead · multi-platform

Everything about The Trade Desk accounts

The Trade Desk is an independent demand-side platform for programmatic buying across multiple digital channels, including display, video, native, mobile, audio, CTV/OTT, and DOOH. Independent is its defining characteristic: unlike DSPs owned by publishers, The Trade Desk has no media inventory of its own and no financial incentive to favor any particular channel or publisher. Its revenue comes entirely from buyer spend.

The platform’s current interface is Kokai, an AI-powered system that applies machine learning across the full media mix.

Kokai performance

Kokai uses AI to optimize across all channels simultaneously. Campaigns running through Kokai AI have delivered, on average, 43% lower cost per unique reach, 24% lower cost per click, and 27% lower cost per acquisition. The omnichannel AI analyzes the full media mix and identifies the highest-performing channel paths, balancing reach, overlap, and impact automatically.

CTV and retail media

The Trade Desk has built strong positions in CTV and retail media. CTV inventory spans major streaming platforms across the open internet. Retail media access connects campaigns to purchase intent data from retail partners. Both are among the fastest-growing segments of programmatic, and The Trade Desk’s independence means buyers aren’t steered toward any one publisher’s supply.

UID2

The Trade Desk developed Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), an open-source identity framework designed to replace third-party cookies across all digital channels, including CTV. UID2 is available for free adoption across the ecosystem. Advertisers using it maintain audience addressability as cookie deprecation progresses.

Additional capabilities

Kokai AI includes in-platform audio ad generation powered by Bunny Studio, letting advertisers produce audio creative without leaving the DSP. Reporting covers publisher-level performance with granular bid factor controls by geo, format, device, and publisher.

Who it’s for

The Trade Desk fits agencies and brands that want enterprise-grade programmatic capabilities across all digital channels without publisher alignment conflicts. Its independence is its clearest differentiator for buyers who want unbiased media optimization.

The Trade Desk FAQ

How does the minimum monthly spend work?

You pay the commission on your actual The Trade Desk spend; each tier has a monthly billing floor. Spend under it and you're billed at the minimum. You can cancel or change tier any time. There's a worked example in the pricing FAQ.

How fast is a The Trade Desk account live?

Most accounts go live within 2 to 3 days, and the fastest the same day. Your account manager confirms the exact ETA before you pay.

What happens if the account is suspended?

We appeal through our supplier channels, and the 30-day refund guarantee covers unspent budget. On high-risk tiers M and up, replacement accounts are free.

I don't use Telegram. How do we work together?

Telegram is where our clients get the fastest replies, but you can start with the contact form and we'll answer by email.

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