Sperm banks / Cryos International (USA)

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Cryos International (USA) Sperm Donor Pay & Requirements

Commercial (world's largest) · FDA registered

At a glance

Where and travel

  • 3 collection sites: Orlando FL, Raleigh NC, Dallas TX (Richardson)
  • Within 1-hour drive

Pay

  • Monthly: $720 (2x/week, 4 weeks)
  • Per donation: $90 ($35 day-of + $30 motility next day + $25 banked)
  • Six-month: ~$4,320 + $250 batch bonus
  • Annual: ~$8,640
  • Batch bonus: $250 per 10 approved donations

Requirements

  • Age 18–44
  • Height: 5'7" and above
  • Minimum HS diploma or GED (lowest education bar)
  • Preferred BMI not above 35
  • Nicotine and drug use: Cannabis is disqualifying; tobacco is not banned for eligibility (framed only as an advisory sperm-quality factor)
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
  • Sexual partners: FDA-compliant; anonymous MSM excluded
  • Abstinence: No ejaculation in the 2–3 days before a sample
  • Exclusivity: None published

Cadence

  • 2-3x/week preferred
  • Must donate 10 times within 10 weeks (batches of 10; 6-month quarantine before final batch pay)
  • Donate 1–2 times/week depending on sperm quality per week

Pay

Advertised monthly max
$720advertised monthly max. Published as $720 (2x/week, 4 weeks)
Per donation
$90 ($35 day-of + $30 motility next day + $25 banked)per donation
Walk-out pay
$35at the visit
Next-day deferred
$30 (if approved for motility)
Quarantine holdback
$25 (released with batch of 10)
Six-month total
~$4,320 + $250 batch bonusover six months
Annual total
~$8,640per year
Referral
Nonereferral bonus
Exit bonus
None beyond batch bonus
Batch bonus
$250 per 10 approved donations

Compensation on this profile is the figure in the rows below.

Where and when

Where

Headquarters
Orlando, FL
Collection sites
Orlando FL, Raleigh NC, Dallas TX (Richardson)
How close you must be
Within 1-hour drive

Time

Visits
2-3x/week preferred
Program length
Must donate 10 times within 10 weeks (batches of 10; 6-month quarantine before final batch pay)
Abstinence
No ejaculation in the 2–3 days before a sample
Hours per week
Donate 1–2 times/week depending on sperm quality

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age
18–44
Height
5'7" and above
BMI
Preferred BMI not above 35
Also required
  • Minimum HS diploma or GED (lowest education bar)
  • Nicotine and drug use: Cannabis is disqualifying; tobacco is not banned for eligibility (framed only as an advisory sperm-quality factor)
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
  • Sexual partners: FDA-compliant; anonymous MSM excluded
  • Acceptance rate: 5-10%

Acceptance rates are bank-claimed and typically count every web-form inquiry as an “applicant.” Treat them as marketing, not your real odds — the true denominator is never published.

How it works

Steps

Screening
not published; $35 paid from first donation day
Trial samples
Initial ejaculate for testing

Covered and limits

Identity policy
Anonymous and Non-anonymous (non-anonymous preferred)
Family limit
NO US national limit; optional "Worldwide Quota" of 15 or 50 as premium add-on (ethical limits as luxury commodity)
Parental rights
Legal waiver signed
MSM policy
FDA-compliant under 21 CFR 1271; anonymous MSM excluded
Parent
Cryos International (Denmark, 1987)
Exclusivity
None published

Apply and contact

Type
Commercial (world's largest)
FDA registered
Yes

Frequently asked about Cryos International (USA)

How much do sperm donors make at Cryos International (USA)?

Cryos International (USA) advertises up to $720 per month, at $90 per approved donation. You walk out with $35 on the day; banks typically hold part of each payment until samples clear a 6-month FDA quarantine.

What are the requirements to donate sperm at Cryos International (USA)?

Cryos International (USA) looks for donors aged 18–44, with a 5'7" minimum, HS/GED education, good health, and the ability to visit a collection site regularly. See the requirements section above for the full list.

Where can I donate sperm at Cryos International (USA)?

Cryos International (USA) has collection sites in Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX. Donation is in person, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.

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