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Surfshark

Verified Sep 2026

VPN and online security suite; affiliates start at 40% commission on new sales with a 30-day cookie and a $100 minimum payout.

Apps & Mobile Per sale / CPA Worldwide In-house (Tune/HasOffers); also on Impact, CJ, Awin, Avantlink and others

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The approval process is not published; check the program page.

Commission

40%

40% on new sales

30d

30 days

Est. EPC

$2.15

Affilobase estimate

Payout model

Revenue share

One-time payout

Network

In-house (Tune/HasOffers); also on Impact, CJ, Awin, Avantlink and others

Min. payout $100

Converts on

Sale

Beginner level

Program terms

Starting commission of 40% on new sales, with custom payouts for strong performers. Affiliates can promote Surfshark VPN, Antivirus, Alert, Search and Incogni. Renewal commission is not mentioned.

Commission rate 40% on new sales

Cookie duration 30 days

Commission model Revenue share

Conversion trigger Sale

Platform / network In-house (Tune/HasOffers); also on Impact, CJ, Awin, Avantlink and others

Tier structure Custom payouts above the 40% starting rate based on performance

Minimum payout $100

Payment methods Not disclosed

Payout schedule On request, or monthly invoicing for consistent earners, after the 30-day money-back period

Refund / lock period Commissions clear only after the 30-day money-back guarantee period

Approval Not disclosed

Countries accepted Worldwide

Brand bidding Not disclosed

Paid ads Not disclosed

Coupon / cashback sites Not disclosed

Currency USD

Program status Active

Last verified Sep 2026 · official page, partly network or third-party listings

What partners get

Personal account manager
Real-time tracking
Marketing materials
Multiple products to promote

Official program page ↗Apply ↗surfshark.com ↗

Checked in September 2026 against surfshark.com. Terms change: confirm on the official page before you promote.

Affilobase Score

73/100

Situational — good in its niche, weak outside it

High traffic needed Consumers Creators Gamers

How the score is built

Earning potential 25% 78/100

Conversion potential 15% 88/100

Recurring value 15% 32/100

Cookie duration 10% 55/100

Brand demand 10% 88/100

Promotion flexibility 10% 80/100

Affiliate friendliness 10% 84/100

Data confidence 5% 89/100

Best for

✔ YouTube reviews and sponsorships

✔ Short-form and TikTok content

✔ Best-of and comparison pages

Why promote this

▸ Converts in almost every country

▸ Works on video as well as search

▸ Low $50 payout threshold

Avoid if

✖ You need recurring income

✖ Your audience is strictly B2B

✖ You cannot absorb refund reversals

Main drawback

30-day refunds claw back commission, and the category is dominated by large review sites.

How to promote Surfshark

Channel fit scored by our editors — allowed is not the same as recommended.

90% overall fit

🥇 YouTube 96%

🥈 SEO 86%

🥉 Short-form 86%

Comparison 86%

Blog 77%

TikTok 77%

Instagram 67%

Email 67%

Meta Ads 67%

Communities 67%

Google Ads 38%

Allowed traffic

SEO / organic content Allowed

Email marketing Allowed

YouTube sponsorships Allowed

Google Ads Not disclosed

Meta Ads Not disclosed

Brand bidding Not disclosed

Coupon / cashback Not disclosed

Strengths and watch-outs

What works well

✔ Converts across almost every country

✔ Works on video and short-form as well as SEO

✔ Low $50 payout threshold

✔ Frequent promotional windows lift conversion

Watch out for

✖ Refunds within 30 days claw back commission

✖ Paid search is restricted and pre-approved only

✖ Category is dominated by large review sites

✖ One-time payout, no recurring share

Payouts and tracking

Schedule

On request, or monthly invoicing for consistent earners, after the 30-day money-back period

Methods

Not disclosed

Minimum

$100

Lock period

Commissions clear only after the 30-day money-back guarantee period

What does Surfshark pay affiliates?

Starting commission of 40% on new sales, with custom payouts for strong performers. Affiliates can promote Surfshark VPN, Antivirus, Alert, Search and Incogni. Renewal commission is not mentioned.

How long is the cookie?

30 days.

Which platform runs the program?

In-house (Tune/HasOffers); also on Impact, CJ, Awin, Avantlink and others, with a minimum payout of $100.

When and how are commissions paid?

On request, or monthly invoicing for consistent earners, after the 30-day money-back period.

Who can join?

The approval process is not published; check the program page. Countries: Worldwide.

Are paid ads, brand bidding or coupon sites allowed?

The program does not publish its rules on paid ads, brand bidding or coupon sites.