How Much Does Grifols Pay For Plasma? - Discover Plasma (2024)

• Frey
• May 9, 2024

Grifols Plasma is a plasma company that also owns Biomat USA and Talecris Plasma Resources.

For this reason, this article will cover potential new and return donor compensation for all of them collectively. You will also learn about return donor benefits that can be used to increase your earnings, such as referral programs and whether Grifols offers a loyalty program.

There are some differences between each of these three plasma centers and how donors get paid, which we cover below.

To understand if Grifols is the best plasma donation center for you, it’s crucial to understand how donors get paid at all of plasma centers under the Grifols brand.

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First, let’s cover how Grifols pay their donors.

At Grifols, returning donors get paid in a structure that is similar to KEDPLASMA and CSL Plasma. The more plasma you’re able to donate, the higher the compensation you receive.

However, there are a few differences that make the donor payment at Grifols unique.

There are four different tiers of donors:

• First Tier: Donors who donate 670–749 mL of plasma
• Second Tier: Donors who donate 750–849 mL of plasma
• Third Tier: Donors who donate 850–899 mL of plasma
• Fourth Tier: Donors who donate 900–975 mL of plasma

The amount of plasma you can safely donate depends on how much you weigh. Typically, donors who weigh over 175 pounds will get paid the most and belong to the highest tier.

Next, let’s cover how Biomat USA and Talecris Plasma Resources pay their donors. It’s much more simple and straightforward, where donors are paid a fixed amount regardless of how much they weigh or the volume of plasma they donate.

For all three donation centers, you can maximize your earnings as a return donor if you donate twice in the same week. The first donation of the week is typically much lower than the second donation in the same week.

New donors at Grifols, Biomat USA, and Talecris get paid the same fixed amount, regardless of how much plasma you are able to donate.

New donors receive a first-time donor bonus that can range widely based on the city they’re located in.

For all three donation centers, new donors can’t make an appointment until they become verified donors and set up their DonorHub, which is the Grifols plasma donor portal.

If you’re planning on donating plasma at either Grifols, Biomat USA, or Talecris, you can expect the first-time donor bonus to pay about $100 per donation for the first four donations made within the first month.

Since you’re allowed to donate up to eight times per month, your last four donations will be the same as if you were a returning donor.

Generally speaking, new donors can expect to earn about $600-$675 if they donate the maximum of eight times during their first month.

Many donors shared that Grifols used to offer much higher first-time donor bonuses, but the new donor pay has decreased significantly over the years.

In some locations, you may earn up to $80-$90 more from monthly bonuses, making your potential new donor compensation closer to $700 in your first month.

As mentioned above, Grifols pays return donors based on the volume of plasma you donate, whereas Biomat USA and Talecris offer a fixed amount for return donors regardless of the volume of plasma you donate.

Return donors get paid the most when they donate twice within the same week.

If you get paid $50 for your first donation of the week, you may earn $75 for your second donation within the same week.

On the lowest end, Grifols donors may get paid $35 for their first donation of the week and $45 for their second donation in the same week.

Typically, you can expect to get paid 30% to 50% more for your second donation of the week.

Additionally, despite there being different tiers at Grifols plasma centers, return donors receive the same amount for their first donation of the week, regardless of how much plasma is collected.

For example, all four tiers of donors may get paid $50 for their first donation of the week. But, for the second donation within the same week, Tier 1 donors may get paid $45

While return donor compensation can vary greatly based on location, many donors online shared that Grifols, Biomat USA and Talecris have decreased their donor pay in the last few years.

The referral program at Grifols, Biomat USA, and Talecris is called the Buddy Bonus Program.

At the time of this writing, you can earn $50 per person you refer that successfully completes two donations.

Compared to other plasma donation centers, this is an average incentive bonus.

If you’ve compared Grifols to other plasma donation centers, you may be familiar with donor loyalty programs that offer points to donors after each successful donation.

Unfortunately, Grifols, Biomat USA, and Talecris do not currently offer a loyalty program where points are accrued.

Instead, they have a DonorHub, where return donors can schedule appointments, cancel appointments, and complete an online health questionnaire to save time before each donation.

Grifols, Biomat USA, and Talecris are best for donors who are committed to donating twice a week within the same week.

While the payment structure is a little confusing, especially given that donor pay changes based on location, the general consensus is that Grifols offers slightly above average new donor pay and average return donor pay.

If you’re looking to maximize your first-time donor pay, it may be worth looking at other plasma centers, such as CSL Plasma or BioLife.

You may be able to take advantage of higher first-time donor bonuses during certain times of the year, but promotions at Grifols are becoming less generous each year.

With that said, if you’re able to donate twice within the same week, you may still be able to make up to $400 to $500 a month.