Last updated: May 2026. VPN Vault operates with complete transparency about how we make money.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click a "Visit Site" or "Get Deal" link on VPN Vault and subsequently purchase a VPN subscription, we earn an affiliate commission from the VPN provider. This commission is typically a percentage of the subscription value. It is paid entirely by the VPN provider — you pay the same price whether you arrive via our link or directly.
Our Commercial Partners
- NordVPN — affiliate programme via Impact.com
- Surfshark — direct affiliate programme
- ExpressVPN — affiliate programme via CJ Affiliate
- Proton VPN — direct affiliate programme
- IPVanish — affiliate programme via Impact.com
What This Means for Rankings
Commercial relationships never influence our rankings, scores or editorial content. We have declined affiliate partnerships with VPNs that did not pass our testing standards. If a VPN we earn commission from declines in quality, its ranking drops immediately. NordVPN is ranked #1 because it consistently outperforms competitors in our independent tests — not because it pays the highest commission.