How much do sperm donors get paid?
As a sperm donor at Berliner Samenbank, you receive a total of €80 compensation for every regular donation, paid in two instalments. Here you can find out how the compensation works and which requirements you need to meet to donate sperm.
€80 compensation per donation
If you are accepted into the donor programme after your sample donation and the medical tests, you receive a total of €80 compensation for every regular sperm donation.
Compensation, not “payment”
People searching for “earning money with sperm donation” usually mean financial compensation for their time and effort. At Berliner Samenbank, this is a compensation for your expenses. It is paid for regular donation appointments once you have been accepted into the programme as a donor.
How often can I donate sperm?
As a rule, there is about one donation appointment per week. Your last ejaculation should be three to five days before each donation. Donating usually continues for one to two years.
Berliner Samenbank generally collects samples from a donor until a total of around 100 sperm samples are available. Depending on the quality on the day, several samples can be obtained from one donation. 100 samples therefore do not mean 100 separate donation appointments.
Who can become a sperm donor?
In principle, healthy men between 20 and 40 who live in or around Berlin can apply. In the first step, Berliner Samenbank checks your details and your sperm quality. If you are generally suitable, further tests for infectious diseases follow, and then the contract is signed.
How to become a sperm donor in Berlin
1. Book online
Pick a free slot above. You’ll receive your booking confirmation by email.
2. Sample donation and first consultation
Come by to give a sample. In the first consultation we’ll answer all your questions. Tip: your last ejaculation should be 3 to 5 days ago.
3. Health check
If your sample quality is sufficient, we’ll arrange a further appointment. We’ll go through health questions and you’ll give us a blood and a urine sample.
4. Contract for our collaboration
If everything fits, we’ll draw up a contract for long-term collaboration.
Frequently asked questions about compensation
Anything else? Give us a call: +49 30 301 88 83
More questions about sperm donation (in German)
How much is the compensation for a sperm donation?
A total of €80 per regular donation. €35 is paid shortly after the donation, and a further €45 after the blood test 180 days later, provided the sample is free of infection.
Is the sample donation paid?
No. The first sample appointment is not compensated financially.
How is the compensation paid out?
It is usually paid by bank transfer to an account you provide.
How often can I donate?
As a rule, there is about one donation appointment per week. Before each appointment, you need to abstain for three to five days.
How long will I be an active sperm donor?
Donating usually continues for about one to two years. How long you actually donate depends on when enough samples are available.
Interested? Book an appointment and come by.
Would you like to know whether you could become a sperm donor? Read up on the requirements and book your first consultation at Berliner Samenbank.
Berliner Samenbank GmbH
Friedrichstr. 152
10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 (0)30 – 301 88 83
Fax +49 (0)30 – 30 61 23 48
Email info@berliner-samenbank.de
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
(appointments by arrangement only)
