Should I pay my Sperm Donor?
If your donor is donating to you via a private arrangement i.e. by home insemination it is illegal to pay him for the sale of sperm. Donors are allowed to receive a reasonable contribution towards costs such as travel expenses.
Fees to Purchase Sperm from a Sperm Bank
If you purchase semen from a sperm bank you can expect to pay in the region of £700/$1000 or above plus shipment cost. Sperm banks are not cheap but only certain men meet the specific sperm donor requirements meaning the sperm you buy should be a good enough quality to stand you a strong chance of becoming pregnant .
Different donors will have varying costs due to the quality of their sperm meaning high sperm volume will be priced at a higher tier than semen containing less sperm so make sure you look at cost and quality.
Check out our advice on choosing your sperm donor.
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