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 | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | VPN Programs | VPN Programs |
| 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. | 40% revenue share on new sales at the starting rate; custom payouts can be offered based on performance |
| Cookie / attribution | 30 days | 30 days |
| Recurring duration | 30% revenue share on renewed plans while the qualifying referred subscription continues under the affiliate terms. | The published 40% starting rate applies to qualifying new sales; the standard program does not promise renewal-recurring commission. |
| 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. | Purchases must clear Surfshark’s refund/validation period; the public affiliate page says payout is made on request and steady earners can arrange a monthly invoice flow. |
| Minimum payout | Not publicly stated on the reviewed NordVPN affiliate/partner pages. | $100; smaller balances roll over until the threshold is reached. |
| 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. | Follow the current affiliate terms and network-specific promotional regulations before paid search; the public program page does not summarize every keyword restriction. |
| Geography | NordVPN describes the affiliate campaign as global and says worldwide traffic can be converted, subject to local availability and partner terms. | Multi-network global program; network and offer availability can vary by market. |
| Approval | Application review; NordVPN offers affiliate, influencer and other partner tracks | Affiliate signup; website not required, but program policies apply |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — apply to the appropriate NordVPN affiliate/creator partner track and receive program materials after acceptance. | Low-to-moderate — affiliate signup is available and a website is not mandatory, but traffic and compliance are reviewed. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Privacy, VPN, cybersecurity and technology publishers with readers actively comparing subscription security tools. | VPN, privacy, technology and creator audiences with product-comparison intent. |
Surfshark
Surfshark’s current affiliate page publishes a starting 40% revenue share on new sales, a 30-day cookie and support across several affiliate platforms. It also explicitly says a website is not mandatory.
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