PureVPN
PureVPN’s current main affiliate page publishes strong recurring economics and a 90-day cookie, but an older first-party affiliate portal still exposes conflicting 30%/60-day terms.
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| Factor | PureVPN | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Source conflict | Active |
| Category | VPN Programs | VPN Programs |
| Model | lifetime-recurring-tiered | sale-and-renewal-revshare |
| Commission | Current main page: monthly plan 100% initial + 35% renewal; yearly plans 40% initial + 35% renewal; another first-party portal shows older/conflicting figures | 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. |
| Cookie / attribution | 90 days on current main page; older portal content shows 60 days | 30 days |
| Recurring duration | 35% renewal share described as lifetime recurring on current main page | 30% revenue share on renewed plans while the qualifying referred subscription continues under the affiliate terms. |
| Payout timing | Monthly, generally around the 15th–20th under current first-party guidance | 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. |
| Minimum payout | $100 via PayPal; $500 via bank transfer under current guidance | Not publicly stated on the reviewed NordVPN affiliate/partner pages. |
| Paid search / PPC | Non-brand PPC can be allowed; PureVPN brand/trademark bidding is prohibited | 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. |
| Geography | Not published in the reviewed source | NordVPN describes the affiliate campaign as global and says worldwide traffic can be converted, subject to local availability and partner terms. |
| Approval | Affiliate signup | Application review; NordVPN offers affiliate, influencer and other partner tracks |
| Approval difficulty | Low-to-moderate — affiliate signup | Moderate — apply to the appropriate NordVPN affiliate/creator partner track and receive program materials after acceptance. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | VPN, privacy and security publishers. | Privacy, VPN, cybersecurity and technology publishers with readers actively comparing subscription security tools. |
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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