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NordVPN Affiliate Program

Last verified 8 Oct 2026Official

Tier 1: 100% of new 1-month plans, 40% of new 1 and 2 year plans, 30% on renewals. Tier 2: None.

Single tier. The same program also lets you promote other Nord Security products such as NordPass. The 30-day cookie is a third-party figure, not confirmed on the official page. Confirm in your dashboard after approval.

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Tier 1 commission: 100% of new 1-month plans, 40% of new 1 and 2 year plans, 30% on renewals
Tier 2 commission: None
Cookie: 30 days (third-party figure)
Recurring: Yes
Platform: in-house (also Awin)
How to join: Sign up through in-house (also Awin), where NordVPN runs the program.

Recurring payouts can include eligible renewals or repeat billing. Check the official terms for plan eligibility and how long commissions continue.

Apply to the program Official terms page

Does NordVPN pay a second tier?

No. NordVPN pays 100% of new 1-month plans, 40% of new 1 and 2 year plans, 30% on renewals 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 100% of new 1-month plans, 40% of new 1 and 2 year plans, 30% on renewals.
Commissions repeat while the account stays active.
Rates come from the program's own page.

Cons

Single tier. The same program also lets you promote other Nord Security products such as NordPass. The 30-day cookie is a third-party figure, not confirmed on the official page. Confirm in your dashboard after approval.
Short 30 day cookie (third-party figure) punishes long buying cycles.
No second tier.

Who it fits

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

NordVPN affiliate program FAQ

Does NordVPN have an affiliate program?

Yes. NordVPN runs its own program and is also available on Awin in some regions.

How much does the NordVPN affiliate program pay?

100% of a new 1-month plan, 40% of new 1 and 2 year plans, and 30% on renewals.

Is the NordVPN affiliate program 2-tier?

No. NordVPN pays on your own referrals only.

Can I promote NordPass with the NordVPN affiliate program?

Yes. The Nord affiliate program covers other Nord Security products such as NordPass.

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Changelog: 2026-10-08: official affiliate page lists 100%/40% on new sign-ups and 30% on renewals. Canonical page: /programs/nordvpn-affiliate-program