NordVPN
NordVPN’s current partnership page advertises multiple partner tracks, with up to 100% share in some offers and 30% revenue share on renewed plans. The profile does not assume the maximum applies to every affiliate campaign.
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| Factor | NordVPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | VPN Programs | Privacy & Security |
| Model | sale-and-renewal-revshare | sale |
| Commission | 100% on a qualifying new 1-month signup and 40% on qualifying new 1-year or 2-year signups on the current affiliate page; 30% revenue share on renewals. | Performance-based; the public page says rates increase with sales volume but does not publish a universal rate |
| Cookie / attribution | 30 days | Verify current affiliate terms |
| Recurring duration | 30% revenue share on renewed plans while the qualifying referred subscription continues under the affiliate terms. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Payout timing | Commission becomes payable only after the qualifying purchase clears applicable validation/refund requirements; exact payment timing and method are governed by the active NordVPN partner account/network. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Minimum payout | Not publicly stated on the reviewed NordVPN affiliate/partner pages. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Paid search / PPC | The reviewed public affiliate page does not expose a complete paid-search rule table; check the active partner agreement before bidding on brand or product terms. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Geography | NordVPN describes the affiliate campaign as global and says worldwide traffic can be converted, subject to local availability and partner terms. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Approval | Application review; NordVPN offers affiliate, influencer and other partner tracks | Affiliate account application |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — apply to the appropriate NordVPN affiliate/creator partner track and receive program materials after acceptance. | Not published in the reviewed source |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-07 |
| Best fit | Privacy, VPN, cybersecurity and technology publishers with readers actively comparing subscription security tools. | VPN comparisons, travel-security content and privacy-focused publisher audiences where a paid VPN is already relevant to the reader. |
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN operates a direct affiliate program for publishers promoting its privacy and security products. The current public page emphasizes a flexible performance-based commission structure rather than publishing one universal payout.
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