ExpressVPNexpressvpn.com

ExpressVPN Affiliate Program

Last verified 8 Oct 2026Third-party

Tier 1: Flat CPA up to $36 per sale, one-time (third-party figure). Tier 2: None.

ExpressVPN's official page does not publish rates. Third-party listings show $13 to $36 per sale by plan length with no renewals. Third-party sources list the cookie anywhere from 30 to 90 days, so we mark it unclear. Confirm in your dashboard after approval.

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Tier 1 commission: Flat CPA up to $36 per sale, one-time (third-party figure)
Tier 2 commission: None
Cookie: Not published
Recurring: No, one-off sales
Platform: in-house, Impact and CJ
How to join: Sign up through in-house, Impact and CJ, where ExpressVPN runs the program.

Apply to the program Official terms page

Does ExpressVPN pay a second tier?

No. ExpressVPN pays Flat CPA up to $36 per sale, one-time (third-party figure) on your own referrals only. Recruiting other affiliates earns you nothing extra. If you want a second tier, compare the 2-tier affiliate programs.

Pros

Tier 1 pays Flat CPA up to $36 per sale, one-time (third-party figure).

Cons

ExpressVPN's official page does not publish rates. Third-party listings show $13 to $36 per sale by plan length with no renewals. Third-party sources list the cookie anywhere from 30 to 90 days, so we mark it unclear. Confirm in your dashboard after approval.
Cookie length is not published.
Rates are third-party, not confirmed on an official page.
No second tier.
One-off payouts, no recurring revenue.

Who it fits

ExpressVPN suits you if your audience already needs vpn/security software and you can show the product in use.

ExpressVPN affiliate program FAQ

Does ExpressVPN have an affiliate program?

Yes. It requires a live site with VPN-related content.

How much does the ExpressVPN affiliate program pay?

Third-party listings show a one-time CPA of up to $36 per sale, depending on plan length and volume.

Is the ExpressVPN affiliate program recurring?

No. It pays once per sale and has no second tier.

How long is the ExpressVPN affiliate cookie?

Unclear. Third-party sources list 30 to 90 days and the official page does not say. Confirm in your dashboard after approval.

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Changelog: 2026-10-08: official page publishes no figures. CPA amounts are third-party. Canonical page: /programs/expressvpn-affiliate-program