# How to pay less for a VPN in Australia

Checked 20 Oct 2026. URL: https://savysaver.com.au/guides/best-vpn-australia/

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## Short-term deal
ExpressVPN: 100% cashback on ShopBack until 24 Oct 2026, new ExpressVPN customers only, buy on expressvpn.com (not the app). Confirms in about 105 days; refunds void it. SavySaver earns nothing from this deal.

## Ways to pay less
1. Cashback routes (start at the cashback site, finish on the provider's website; refund cancels cashback).
2. Money-back guarantees: ExpressVPN 30 days (new users); NordVPN 30 days from initial purchase (app-store purchases refunded by the store); Surfshark 30 days; Proton VPN 30 days, plus a free plan.
3. Auto-renewal: every plan renews higher after the intro term. NordVPN may charge annual renewals up to 14 days early and emails first.
4. Multi-year pricing (2-year, cheapest VPN tier, shown in USD on 20 Oct 2026):

| Provider | First term | Renews at | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressVPN Basic | US$83.72 / 28 months | US$99.95 a year | 10 |
| NordVPN Basic | US$94.23 / 27 months | US$139.08 a year | 10 |
| Surfshark Starter | US$67.23 / 27 months | not stated on pricing page | Unlimited |
| Proton VPN Plus | US$83.76 / 24 months | US$83.88 every 12 months | 10 |

Australian checkout may show AUD and different amounts. No speed claims; we have not tested speeds.

General information only, not financial advice.