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Surfshark vs NordVPN price: renewal and refund guide
Compare current introductory totals, effective monthly prices, renewal rules, device limits, bundles, tax, purchase channels, and 30-day refund eligibility.
On the official US pages checked July 18, Surfshark Starter displayed US$67.23 for the first 27 months, or US$2.49 per month, while NordVPN Basic displayed US$81.36 for the first 24 months, or US$3.39 per month, and a current US$139.08 yearly renewal. These are changing introductory offers, not guaranteed Korea checkout prices.
Compare the prepaid total, not the large monthly number
Long-term VPN pages usually divide one upfront charge by the promotional term. Surfshark's displayed 27 months include extra months, while the NordVPN example covers 24 months. Compare the amount charged today, covered days, tax, currency conversion, and renewal price—not only the effective monthly headline.
Current official price snapshot
- Surfshark Starter: US$67.23 for the first 27 months, displayed as US$2.49 per month, plus applicable tax
- NordVPN Basic: US$81.36 for the first 24 months, displayed as US$3.39 per month, plus applicable tax
- NordVPN displayed a current Basic renewal of US$139.08 per year; renewal pricing can change with advance notice
- Surfshark states the applicable renewal price will be charged and can change with advance communication; confirm the exact account or checkout disclosure
Price is not the only practical difference
- Surfshark advertises unlimited simultaneous device connections after the trial
- NordVPN Basic advertises protection for 10 devices at once
- Compare VPN-only Starter and Basic before paying for antivirus, password manager, storage, identity, or data-removal bundles
- Test the actual Korean network, target locations, devices, and required services because no VPN guarantees universal access or equal speed
Refund and renewal cautions
- Both providers advertise a 30-day money-back route for eligible new purchases
- NordVPN states the guarantee applies to the initial purchase, not renewal payments unless local law requires otherwise
- Surfshark cancellation of auto-renewal does not itself create a refund request
- Apple, Google, Amazon, retailer, or reseller purchases can follow different cancellation and refund channels
Korea checkout checklist
- Capture the plan name, term, free extra months, charge today, tax, and renewal disclosure before paying
- Use the same currency and comparable VPN-only tier for both providers
- Set a calendar reminder well before renewal and verify auto-renewal status in the account
- Treat any price in this article as a dated snapshot and trust the final official checkout total
Official sources
- Surfshark pricing ↗
- Surfshark subscription plans ↗
- Surfshark cancellation guidance ↗
- Surfshark terms ↗
- NordVPN pricing ↗
- NordVPN renewal guidance ↗
- NordVPN refund policy ↗
Prices and policies can change. Confirm the final terms on the official site before purchase.