I'm ignoring Amazon Prime Day – this deal gives me $50 Amazon gift cards and huge savings anyway

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Prime Day is an easy opportunity to be dragged into spending, but this year, I'm tapping out. I've tracked deals for years, from Samsung pre-orders to broadband discounts, and nothing has got my attention like this deal from NordVPN.

It's not the cheapest VPN, nor is it miles ahead in terms of speed but, to my own personal testing, it's the best VPN around. So, when I heard our readers could grab a two-year NordVPN plan and get a $50 Amazon gift card for my troubles, I was hooked.

But, VPNs are always 'on sale', so what makes this different? I've not seen NordVPN offer any sales this extreme since Black Friday 2023. Dropping an offer this good in mid-July is seriously out of character. What's more, four months extra for free is on the cards if you pick up the offer through TechRadar.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN deal: up to $50 Amazon Gift Card + 4 months free on two-year plans
Exclusive deal

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN deal: up to $50 Amazon Gift Card + 4 months free on two-year plans
Ignore the Prime Day sales, the best discount is right here! Unfaultable security, a bunch of added security features, and flawless capability.

✅ Up to 76% OFF
✅ Up to $50 Amazon Gift card
✅ 4 months free protection
(TechRadar exclusive)

It's a no-brainer. I recommend choosing the Plus plan for the best value of features and cost. Though if you want the best Amazon gift card, check out its Ultimate, Ultra, or Prime plans (depending on your region).

Just hit the 'View Deal' button to claim TechRadar's exclusive deal. And remember – you can still use its 30-day money-back guarantee (though yes, you'll lose the voucher!).

The deal isn't all sunshine and rainbows, though. You have to wait 31 days or more before your gift card is sent to you. That means that you can't use the gift card over Prime Day, and it means you can't use NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee to get the gift card and then change your mind about the VPN subscription.

But Amazon is a good place to shop any time of year and NordVPN is a great subscription choice, so it's win-win the way I see it.

The big $50 gift card is only available on the most expensive plans, which, for most, are simply overkill. While extras such as cloud storage (available on Complete plans and above), Identity Protection (on Prime plans), and data removal (on Ultra plans) are nice, the reality is that many people won't often need them, and they'll just be added cost.

What I recommend

It's for this reason I recommend picking up the Plus plan. No unnecessary extras, just the best VPN out there, the best password manager out there, and a capable antivirus system.

All of this comes packed in arguably my favorite VPN to look at. No, it's not the simplest VPN, but on my S24 Ultra, it looks cleaner than almost any other provider. Plus, its apps span every device in my home, and all perform equally well.

Also, I love the tools you get with NordVPN. Yes, it's not the best antivirus, but Threat Protection Pro performed better than any other VPN antivirus out there. NordPass, its password management system, is the best password manager out there. You also get data breach alerts and ad-blocking, so whenever I'm online, it's free of pesky banners.

If you're not sure which plan is for you, here's a comparison of all the plans eligible for a free Amazon gift card. The available plans vary by region, but we've broken down everything you need to know to make the right choice.

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Compare eligible NordVPN 2-year deals
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Plus Plan

Complete Plan

Ultimate Plan

Prime Plan

Ultra Plan

Availability

UK, AU, US, CA

AU, US, CA

UK

US

CA

Price (paid upfront)

£83.76/ $105.36 / 158.16 AUD / 136.56 CAD (save 70%)

$129.36/ 194.16 AUD / 167.76 CAD (save 70%)

£129.36 (save 72%)

$177.36 (save 76%)

215.76 CAD (save 73%)

Free Amazon Gift Card value

£20/ $20 / 20 CAD / 20 AUD

$40/ 40 CAD / 40 AUD

£50

$50

50 CAD

VPN

Threat Protection Pro

Ad and tracker blocker

Password manager

Data breach scanning

1TB encrypted cloud storage

Cyber insurance (up to £5,000)

Dark web monitoring

Identity theft insurance (up to $1M)

Cyber extortion insurance (up to $100k)

Incogni personal data removal

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Rob Dunne
VPN Editor

Rob is TechRadar's VPN Editor. Coming from a background in phones and technology, he's no stranger to the risks that come with putting yourself online. Over years of engaging with different platforms, testing the limits of his online persona, and feeling the brunt of several data breaches, Rob has come to gain a keen understanding of cybersecurity and the benefits of services such as VPNs in providing a secure online experience. He uses this to not only advise on the best ways to stay secure online but also share his own experiences and especially how to avoid trouble. Outside of work, you'll find Rob on the tennis courts, in the gym, or diving into the biggest and best games of the year.

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