FAQs
How much is NordVPN?
Customers can choose from three tiers of service packages, each with different features: NordVPN Standard, NordVPN Plus and NordVPN Complete. Users can pay for services with month-to-month plans, annually or opt for a 2-year contract. NordVPN plans start between $3.99 and $11.99 per month depending on the option you pick and how often you pay. Keep an eye out for sales and discounts to bring those prices down even more.
Is there a NordVPN free trial?
Yes, there is. All new NordVPN customers can access a free trial at the start of their plan, giving them 30 days to trial the software without paying fees for the first month. If NordVPN is for you, your free trial will roll over into your chosen subscription once your 30-day trial is up. If you're not convinced, just cancel your plan before the 30 days are up and you won't pay a thing.
Can I get a NordVPN student discount?
Yes, if you're in full-time education you can get 15% off 2-year plans with a valid student rewards scheme such as Students Beans or Youth Discount. You'll just need to verify your status with a valid student email address to claim your savings.
Does NordVPN offer refunds?
Yes, users have a 30-day window to submit refund requests to NordVPN. NordVPN has a money-back guarantee in place for users that submit their requests within this window. The only caveat is that the account must be in good standing. If you aren’t sure whether you qualify for a refund, you can always contact NordVPN directly for support.
How do I cancel my NordVPN subscription?
If you’ve changed your mind after the 30 days, missed out on your chance for a refund, and just want to cancel at the end of your subscription then it couldn’t be easier. Just log in to your NordVPN account, go to the ‘Billing’ section, and then click on the ‘Subscriptions’ tab. Then click on ‘Manage’ next to ‘Auto Renewal’ and finally select ‘Cancel Auto-Renewal’. You won't be charged after this but you’ll still be able to use NordVPN until your subscription expires.
Hints and tips
Save with NordVPN sales: NordVPN runs plenty of sales throughout the year, offering up to 70% off your plan or even your first month free with regular promotions. Watch out for the biggest sales around seasonal events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Register for the NordVPN newsletter: NordVPN has a newsletter that keeps users up to date with the latest news, feature updates, sales, and even coupons. It's free to sign up, you just provide your email address to stay in the loop.
Opt for longer plans to save: Choosing longer plans will save you more on your monthly costs, so if you know NordVPN is the service for you, it pays to stick around for longer to save a few extra dollars in the long run. You can save up to 68% by choosing 2-year plans over monthly alternatives.
Refer a friend to NordVPN: Know someone who'd like NordVPN? Tell them about it and when they sign up for their first plan, you'll both get one month's membership for free. You can refer as many friends as you like to rack up free months too.
Get a student discount: Anyone between 18 - 26 years old or working in education can save with a NordVPN student discount. Just verify for free with your Students Beans or Youth Discount account through the NordVPN website.
How to use NordVPN coupons
1. First, choose one of our NordVPN coupons you'd like to use and click "Get Code".
2. Head to the NordVPN website and find the plan you want to purchase.
3. Add it to your cart, then open the checkout screen.
4. Under the section titled “Total” is a blank field with “Got a coupon?” labeled right above it. Enter the coupon code in the field and click “Apply”.
5. If the coupon is valid, your total will be brought down and you can proceed through the checkout to complete your order.
How we source coupon codes
Tom’s Hardware has a coupons team dedicated to finding the latest and best codes for each of our pages. Through partnerships with retailers, our affiliate networks, and searching the web, we find the most recent ways to save on online orders, including any exclusive codes our commercial team negotiates. We then upload the latest codes & promotions to our pages, refreshing them twice a week.
How we test coupon codes
Our dedicated coupons team tests each code before they’re uploaded to our pages to ensure they will be accepted at the checkout. Coupons can include the likes of free shipping, student discounts, multibuy offers and more, and you’ll find applicable codes for products & services across all categories. However, we don’t list any one-time use or user-specific codes - this is to make sure each code is available for everyone who visits our site to use
For the sake of clarity, we also include key information about each coupon, such as expiry dates and any terms & conditions, on the page. We update this information whenever we become aware of any changes, with each page updated twice a week. You can read the terms & conditions for an offer by looking for the corresponding text and clicking it to expand the terms section. This text can be found near the ‘Get Code’ button.
What to do if a coupon code doesn’t work
Despite our team regularly refreshing our pages and testing every code before upload, every now and then a coupon may not work as intended. Retailers can change expiry dates or terms & conditions before pages can be updated, offers can expire, or a coupon can no longer be accepted. If you have any issues using one of our codes, our team is on hand to help.
It’s always best to start by double-checking a code’s terms & conditions to make sure your order meets the requirements. Click “View terms and conditions” to expand the code section. Here you’ll find all available information on your chosen offer. Discounts may be product-specific (i.e. 10% off PC cases), have an associated minimum order value (i.e. spend $30 or more), or require verification (i.e. register with a valid student or workplace email address).
If you comply with all listed requirements and your discount is still not being applied, send an email to our team at coupons.tomshardware@futurenet.com and we can help. Let us know which code you are trying to use and which page it’s listed on, and customer support will reply as soon as possible to assist.
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Ash Hill
Freelance News and Features Writer
Ash Hill is a Freelance News and Features Writer with a wealth of experience in the hobby electronics, 3D printing and PCs. She manages the Pi projects of the month and much of our daily Raspberry Pi reporting while also finding the best coupons and deals on all tech.
