NordVPN deals
What NordVPN's discount actually gets you, what it renews at, and whether waiting for a bigger sale is worth it. Checked against the real checkout.
The catch: Renews at the 1-year rate after two years, so set a reminder before it rolls over.
- 2-year plan
- 30-day money-back — we got ours in 4 days
- 10 devices
- No code needed — applied by link
The discount is applied automatically at checkout — there is no code to enter.
What it actually costs
The advertised price covers the first term only. These are the numbers once the renewal is included.
| Introductory rate | $3.39/mo | for the first 24 months |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal rate | $4.99/mo | +47% when the term ends |
| First term total | $81.36 | 24 months paid up front |
| Two-year total | $81.36 | |
| Three-year total | $141.24 | works out at $3.92/mo |
Compare this against every other provider in the price calculator — it runs the same arithmetic across all ten.
Which plan length
- Rolling monthly$12.99$12.99 up frontCancel any time. Worst value unless you need one month.
- 1 year$4.99$59.88 up frontMiddle ground. Renews at the same rate it started.
- Best value2 years$3.39$81.36 up frontThe advertised price. renews at the 1-year rate.
NordVPN is the most discounted VPN on the market, which means most of what is written about its deals is noise. Here is the part that matters.
The discount is real, and it is not a code. The two-year plan is genuinely cheaper than the monthly rate by a wide margin, and it is applied by link rather than by a coupon box. Sites offering an "exclusive NordVPN code" are showing you something you do not need.
The renewal is the catch. Two years at the introductory rate, then it rolls onto the one-year rate. That is not hidden — it is in NordVPN's terms — but it is not on the banner either, and it is the reason our price calculator reorders the "cheapest VPN" question once you price three years instead of one.
Black Friday is oversold. In the periods we have tracked, the November price and the ordinary two-year price have been close enough that waiting is only sensible if you do not need a VPN before then. If you need one now, buy now — the 30-day refund covers you either way.
Which plan
Basic is the VPN. Plus adds NordPass and a breach scanner. Ultimate adds cyber insurance and 1 TB of NordLocker storage.
Most people should buy Basic. The higher tiers are good value if you would otherwise pay for a password manager separately — and poor value if you already have one. There is a full breakdown on the plan comparison page.
Before you buy
What you get
- Fastest average speeds in our tests
- Audited no-logs policy, RAM-only servers
- Unblocked all 14 streaming services
- Threat Protection Pro blocks ads, trackers and malware
What you give up
- No port forwarding
- Monthly plan is expensive
- Renews at the 1-year rate, not the intro price
Common questions
Do I need a NordVPN coupon code?
No. NordVPN applies its discount through the link rather than a code box, which is why every 'exclusive code' site shows you a code that turns out to be unnecessary. If a checkout asks for one and you do not have it, leaving the box empty changes nothing — the price is already discounted.
What does NordVPN renew at?
The two-year plan renews at the one-year rate, not the rate you first paid. That is a real increase and it is the single thing worth knowing before you buy. Set a calendar reminder for a week before the term ends and you can renegotiate, switch, or accept it with your eyes open.
Is the NordVPN discount bigger on Black Friday?
Usually a little, and less than the marketing implies. The everyday two-year price and the November price have been within a dollar a month of each other in the periods we have tracked. Waiting three months to save that is only worth it if you do not need a VPN in the meantime.
Which NordVPN plan should I buy?
Basic covers the VPN itself, which is what most people want. Plus adds a password manager and data-breach scanner; Ultimate adds cyber insurance and cloud storage. If you already use a password manager, Basic is the honest answer and the tier comparison is on our plan page.
Can I get a refund from NordVPN?
Yes, 30 days, and we have claimed it. The refund arrived in four days without a retention script. That window is long enough to properly test the speeds, the streaming and the apps before committing.
Other live offers
Surfshark−86% + 3 months free · $2.19/mo
PureVPN−82% on the 2-year plan · $2.14/mo- IceVPN−40% on the yearly plan · $2.99/mo
Waiting for a sale? Black Friday VPN pricing, with today's prices beside it and an honest read on whether it is worth the wait.