Sperm banks / MySpermBank
Verified Sep 2026

MySpermBank donor pay and requirements

A field-by-field review of compensation, eligibility, time commitment, locations, and program terms from the complete DonorIndex dataset.

What the headline number means

$150-$175 (Open-ID $150; Early Disclosure $175-$250) + performance bonuses

Locations and program

open
Houston TX, Chicago IL, Gurnee IL, Philadelphia PA
name
MySpermBank
parent
The Prelude Network
website
myspermbankdonor.com
type
Sperm bank (Open-ID / Early Disclosure) plus an Identified Donor (known-donor) program
identity policy
No anonymous option — Identified, Early Disclosure, or Open-Identification (release at 18)

Commitment

frequency
1-2 hours/week
program length
6-12 months
abstinence
2-3 days before donation
screening duration
2-4 months

Requirements

age
21-39
education
High school diploma / GED or higher (proof required)
smoking
Tobacco does not auto-disqualify; must refrain in program
citizenship
Legally able to work in US; must live near a facility
sexual partners
MSM welcome — sexual orientation does not disqualify

Compensation

monthly gross
$1,200-$2,000/mo
per donation
$150-$175 (Open-ID $150; Early Disclosure $175-$250) + performance bonuses
six month
$10,000-$15,000
known donor program
Identified Donor Program pays $5,000-$15,000 per family
payment method
Direct deposit after each approved donation
referral bonus
$500 ($175 after acceptance + $325 after completion)
exclusivity
Donor-side openness bonus: the Identified Donor Program pays an extra $5,000–$15,000 per family (an openness tier, not a strict exclusivity buyout). No recipient allotment-buyout offered. Gay/bi donors welcomed.

What we don’t know yet

These details were not publicly available when this profile was verified.

  • height
  • bmi
  • acceptance rate
  • family cap number
  • fda registration

Frequently asked about MySpermBank

How much do sperm donors make at MySpermBank?

MySpermBank advertises up to $1,200–2,000 per month, at $150–250 per approved donation. You walk out with Per donation 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 MySpermBank?

MySpermBank looks for donors aged 21–39, with no height 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 MySpermBank?

MySpermBank has collection sites in Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Gurnee, IL, Philadelphia, PA. Donation is in person, usually 1–3 times a week, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.

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