- ExpressVPN has introduced flat rates in GBP, EUR and BRL currencies
- The provider is now testing fixed prices in CAD, AUD, JPY, SGD and HKD
- The update paves the way for new regional payment options
For international users, subscribing to a top-tier service often comes with a hidden annoyance: currency conversion fees and fluctuating monthly bills. ExpressVPN is finally solving this pain point by rolling out fixed prices in local currency for several major regions.
Historically, ExpressVPN has charged international customers in USD. While the base dollar amount remained static, the actual cost on a user’s statement would fluctuate based on the daily strength of their local currency against the dollar.
Starting immediately, this uncertainty is gone for users in the United Kingdom, the Eurozone and Brazil. Customers in these regions will now see fixed prices in Pounds (GBP), Euros (EUR) and Reals (BRL) respectively. The price displayed at checkout is now the exact final figure, regardless of how the global currency market behaves.
ExpressVPN describes the move as “the natural next step in our mission to make digital protection as accessible and straightforward as possible.” By locking in these prices, the provider ensures that a subscription price doesn’t unexpectedly increase due to economic shifts, a welcome change for anyone managing a tight monthly budget.
Who gets local prices?
The rollout takes place in stages. As of now fixed prices are fully live for the UK, Eurozone and Brazil. However, ExpressVPN confirms that it is “actively testing and launching” local currencies for several other major territories.
Users in Canada (CAD), Australia (AUD), Japan (JPY), Singapore (SGD) and Hong Kong (HKD) can already see local prices displayed at checkout. In addition, the provider plans to launch currencies for New Zealand (NZD) and Switzerland (CHF) in the “coming weeks.”
In a blog post announcing the change, the company stated: “Great digital privacy should be seamless. It applies to how our apps work and it applies to how you pay for them.”
“By offering fixed pricing, we ensure that the price you see on our site is exactly the price you pay, providing a consistent, localized experience from the moment you sign up.”
A precursor to new payment methods
This shift is not just about currency symbols; it’s about infrastructure. By localizing its billing systems, ExpressVPN is preparing to support region-specific payment methods that were previously difficult to implement under a USD-only model.
The company explicitly mentioned plans to roll out support for “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services, such as Klarna, in select markets. This is in line with the provider’s latest strategy to offer more flexibility following the launch of its new pricing structure last year.
Users can now choose from three plans, Basic, Advanced and Pro. The Basic tier covers the core VPN service and reliable identity protection features. The Advanced plan adds an ad-blocker, ExpressKeys password manager and limited international eSIM data. The top level Pro the plan includes a dedicated IP and extended data removal services.
While the currency on the bill changes, the product remains global. All plans continue to include the provider’s strict no-logs policy and RAM-only TrustedServer technology. However, it’s worth noting that the “Identity Defender” package (including ID monitoring) remains available only to US-based users for now.
Current subscribers or new users in the supported regions can check the specific flat rates by visiting the order page today.
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