Overview

PureVPN was founded in 2007, is now headquartered in Singapore under the PureSquare group, and shares a parent with Ivacy. It runs one of the largest server networks in the industry, holds independent always-on audits, and funds one of the most generous affiliate schemes in the category to compete with better-known brands.

PureVPN affiliate program page
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Commission is 100% on monthly plans, 40% on longer plans and a flat 35% on every renewal for the lifetime of the customer. The 90-day cookie is three times the norm, and there is a two-tier program for referring other affiliates. The trade-off is brand strength: PureVPN converts below the top brands and the $100 PayPal / $500 wire minimums take longer to hit for small publishers.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 35% lifetime recurring plus a 90-day cookie — the strongest combined terms on this list
  • $300 sign-up bonus and a second tier for referred affiliates
  • Fast approval and a dedicated affiliate manager

Cons

  • Lower brand recognition means lower conversion than Nord, Surfshark or Proton
  • $500 minimum for wire transfers; $100 for PayPal
  • Historic reputation questions; the company has changed ownership and audited its policy since, but readers may still ask

Who should promote PureVPN

Publishers who want recurring income and a long cookie and can live with a lower conversion rate than the top brands. Strong for coupon and deal traffic, Asian and Middle Eastern markets, and sites that can hit ten sales in the first month for the $300 bonus.

How to join

  1. Apply on PureVPN's affiliate page; approval typically takes one business day.
  2. Close ten non-monthly sales in the first month to unlock the $300 sign-up bonus.
  3. Use the two-tier program if your readers are affiliates themselves.
  4. Payouts are monthly from $100 by PayPal or $500 by wire.

Frequently asked questions

How much commission does the PureVPN affiliate program pay?

100% on new monthly plans, 40% on 1-, 2- and 3-year plans, 35% recurring on all renewals for life.

How long is the PureVPN affiliate cookie?

The cookie window is 90 days. Attribution is last-click: a later click on another affiliate's link takes the sale.

What is the minimum payout for PureVPN affiliates?

$100 by PayPal, $500 by wire transfer. Payment methods: PayPal, direct deposit, wire transfer.

Does PureVPN pay recurring commissions on renewals?

Yes — flat 35% on every renewal.

Which network is the PureVPN affiliate program on?

PureVPN's own affiliate platform.