In this article, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about Surfshark's Refer & earn program.
Before you proceed, it is important to check which rewards you’re eligible to receive. To do so, check out the Terms of Service.
This article will answer these questions:
- How does this program work?
- Why can I only claim months as a reward?
- How much can I earn?
- How do I receive my money?
- Does my friend get rewarded as well?
- How can I check the status of my referrals?
- How many months will I get?
- What's included in three extra months?
- When will I get my free months?
- How do you calculate how much money I get?
- Why can't I pay out yet?
- How long does it take to get my money after making a payout?
How does this program work?
To refer & earn, you need to share your unique referral link. Then, your referred person should follow the link, choose a subscription, and create a Surfshark account. After they stay for 31 days, we’ll reward you with either money or free months for your subscription.
If you choose money, you will receive a commission on your friends’ purchases, which will be added to your Surfshark wallet. For example, if your referred person bought a 24-month Surfshark One plan for $100, you’ll receive 20%, which is $20.
Why can I only claim months as a reward?
Unfortunately, due to region-based restrictions, the only reward option available is extra months to your subscription. For more information, check out our Terms of Service.
How much can I earn?
There is no limit on the number of friends you can refer. You’ll receive a commission (excluding tax) from each friend’s purchased plan. The commission is based on the friend’s initial purchase, not later upsells or contract extensions. The most up-to-date commission amount is 20%.
How do I receive my money?
After you reach your wallet’s target, which is $25, you can make a payout to your PayPal account. We will then ask you to fill out your PayPal account details to receive the money.
Please note we operate in USD, so depending on your bank’s policies, you may incur additional fees and exchange rate differences. As a result, the reward amount you receive may be lower.
Does my friend get rewarded as well?
Yes! On top of any currently running deal, your friend will get:
- 1 free month — if they purchase a 1-month plan;
- 3 free months — if they purchase a 12-month plan;
- 3 free months — if they purchase a 24-month plan.
How can I check the status of my referrals?
Go to the Rewards & payouts tab. There, you will see the Referrals and payouts table, where you can track the status of your referrals.
How many months will I get?
You and your friend will get:
- 1 free month — if your friend purchases a 1-month plan;
- 3 free months — if your friend purchases a 12-month plan;
- 3 free months — if your friend purchases a 24-month plan.
What's included in the extra months?
You'll get 1 or 3 free months of the Surfshark subscription you already have (Starter, One, or One+).
When will I get my free months?
Once your referred friend has been with us for 31 days, visit the Referrals table on your Rewards page to claim your months.
How do you calculate how much money I get?
We give you a percentage commission on your friend's initial purchase. We will use the commission rate that applied when your friend made their purchase. The commission is based on the initial purchase amount before taxes, with no upsells or extensions.
Why can't I pay out yet?
If you can't pay out yet, check if you've reached the target for your wallet — that's the minimum amount for payouts.
How long does it take to get my money after making a payout?
After you make a payout, you will receive the money within the first 10 business days of the following calendar month.