Becoming an egg donor is a decision that can have a significant impact on other people’s lives. Women and couples who may have struggled for years to conceive can with your donation make their dream of a child come true.
In addition, you receive 7,200 DKK in compensation when you donate eggs at Cryos. This amount serves as financial compensation for any transportation expenses and loss of income due to your egg donor responsibilities. Being an egg donor entails several visits to Cryos during the process and taking the day off after the egg retrieval procedure.
Egg donor payment – when and how
The financial compensation for your egg donation is provided after the egg retrieval. Payment is made as a bank transfer.
Egg donor benefits
By donating your eggs, you can make an important difference in other people’s lives and help them make their dream of a child come true. Additionally, there are some benefits for you:
- You get your fertility checked
Receive an assessment of your ovarian reserve and undergo an ultrasound of your ovaries and uterus. - You get a health check including genetic screening
Get tested for infectious diseases and receive a genetic screening. - You receive a financial compensation
Get 7,200 DKK per donation. In addition, you will receive between DKK 1,500 and 3,000 as a one-time bonus.
Learn more about the reasons for donating eggs here.
Want to learn more about becoming an egg donor?
Before becoming an egg donor, you must complete an application and undergo a screening process to ensure you are healthy and meet our egg donor requirements. Learn more about the egg donor process here. You can also find information about egg donation in Aarhus here.
Frequently asked questions about egg donor compensation and pay
Why is it not called egg donor pay?
According to Danish law, donation must be voluntary, and it is therefore not permitted to receive salary for donating eggs. However, it is allowed to offer compensation based on an egg donor’s expenses, which covers transportation costs and loss of earnings (we recommend taking the day off after egg donation).
How much do you earn as an egg donor at Cryos?
As an egg donor at Cryos you receive 7,200 DKK per egg donation. In addition, you receive between DKK 1,500 and 3,000 as a one-time bonus for creating your donor profile. The bonus amounts are paid together with your regular compensation. You can donate up to six times.
Is egg donation tax-free?
Egg donation is subject to taxation. This means that the financial compensation you receive as an egg donor must be reported as part of your total taxable income. You are responsible for reporting the amount to the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT).