Why become a sperm donor?
Make a difference to women and couples all over the world
As a sperm donor, you help women and couples across the world fulfil their dream of having children. You will be compensated with £35 for each clinic visit, as regulated by the HFEA. To become a sperm donor, simply apply and follow the application process.
At European Sperm Bank, we focus on quality. We fully live up to ethical and technical standards, both national and international, in all aspects of our process.
A crucial difference
You can help women and couples all over the world to have a child. To them, your help is crucial.
Compensation
You will be compensated with £35 for each clinic visit, as regulated by the HFEA.
Health check
You will receive a free, thorough health check, genetic analysis and regular STD screening.
Become a sperm donor
Apply now
Enter your year of birth
Where do you want to donate?
Choose a date for your appointment
It is important that you do not ejaculate 48-72 hours before giving a sperm sample
Select a time period
Unfortunately, you cannot apply to become a sperm donor
To be a sperm donor you must be between 18 and 45 years old. The last possible day for donation is the day before turning 46. We expect you to donate for at least 1 year and with application time in mind, we do not accept applications if there is less than 18 months before turning 46. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Personal and contact information

Compensation
You are compensated for your time
After you complete the application process, you can begin to donate. At European Sperm Bank you are compensated £35 for every approved donation, to cover any out of pocket expenses, as regulated by the HFEA.
Get compensated up to £490 cash
After every donation, you will be given £20 cash. If your sperm quality and screening tests are approved, you will receive an additional £15 for every donation made during each three month period. There must be 48 hours between ejaculations, which means that you may donate up to 12 times a month.
Sperm deposit
Free sperm deposit - Think about your future
When you stop as an active donor and have donated regularly, cf. the contract for min. of 1 year, we offer you a free 5-year sperm deposit (list price DKK 10,100). A sample of your semen is frozen and stored for your own convenience. In this way you secure yourself against e.g. decreased sperm quality or later loss of fertility.

Frequently asked questions
Below you can find answers to our most frequently asked questions – our FAQs.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 020 3630 0147 or email us at donor.uk@europeanspermbank.com
According to UK-law, you cannot donate sperm anonymously. However, only children conceived as a result of your sperm will be allowed to contact you when they reach the legal age of 18. European Sperm Bank will also know your identity.
You can donate at our Holborn clinic in central London, a 5-minute walk from Chancery Lane underground station.
We ask you to donate at least four times per month.
A donor can be compensated up to £490 per month. Following our initial screening tests, you will be compensated £35 for each clinic visit, in line with HFEA regulations. You will be compensated in two parts; £20 upfront when you produce your sample, and the remaining £15 following routine 3 monthly STI screening. Read more about being a sperm donor.