Is Donating Plasma Worth It? (2023)

Is donating plasma worth it? In this video we compare three of the largest providers, payouts, bonus and more.

🖥Video Chapters🖥
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Who Qualifies?
0:46 - Three Providers In This Video
1:12 - CSL Plasma New Donor Incentives
1:46 - How Often Can I Donate? (Any Provider)
1:55 - CSL Standard Payouts (After Bonus Month)
2:59 - Can I Donate Using More Than One Provider?
3:38 - CSL First Month Payouts By Session (Example)
4:13 - How Long Does A Donation Take?
4:27 - Grifols Network
4:52 - BioMat USA New Donor Incentives
5:26 - BioMat Standard Payouts
6:12 - BioLife New Donor Incentives
7:00 - BioLife Standard Payouts (Testimonial)
7:35 - Overall Verdict
8:24 - Positive Considerations
9:07 - Negative Considerations

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[kristinwallace]

Is it worth it? from a patient who has a rare Immunodeficiency that can only be controlled with IVIG (each infusion requires plasm from 50-100, 000 donors) I can say first hand that it is worth everything. It saves my life. Thank you to those who donate and help give me a chance to live.

[loridorsey]

YES, it’s worth it. It has literally saved my daughter’s life 2x. Grateful for the ones that donate .

[chirondawn]

I have been loyal to Grifols, I donated today. in 53 donations I have made$ 3, 594.00. my donation takes about 25-40 min depending on how hydrated I am. The more water you drink the day before and the day of your donation is key. more water= faster donation.

[Forensic_Hinge]

I’ve been donating plasma twice a week for three years now. I’m proud to help people who need it.

[bubbarainwater]

$7, 000 in 18 months . . . three kids in college! AND won an electric bike ($800 value) in a drawing.

[YahsLoveisEnough]

For people with the least resources, like no car, or enough money for gas to do gig work. Plasma is the most accessible. Most centers are located in areas with public transportation. When I was out of work in 2017/18 I used to get 25 the first donation and 40 the second. However small, that got me on the bus for the classes and a few groceries. I was really struggling. It was a life line for me. Now I do it to allow myself to save my paycheck and use plasma money for flexible spending like food, gas, etc.

[anng]

I'm finding these negative comments/health concerns very interesting. I have low iron (I get turned away fairly often), run 45-50 miles per week and lift weights 4-5 days per week. Donating plasma has had no physical effect on me other than dizziness if I try to do something strenuous within an hour after donating. If you have issues, by all means don't do it, but please don't be scared away by some of the comments. To make $140 for 2-3 hrs of time (BioLife) and help someone out is well worth it on my end.

[susanenobles]

Substitute teaching pays $100/day. I’d rather donate plasma. Thank you for this information!

[goldstarchoice]

I learned how to work it so I only donate when I get the bonuses. After that runs out, I wait 6 months and start the process over where I only donate for the bonuses.

[cesarvillanueva]

Worth it Mike. I did 4 different months on 4 different new donor pays and you seat for an hour and read. Made and extra 700 a month for time I probably would’ve spent watching tv. My advice is to change companies once your new donor pay ends

[christinep.]

I'm 65 yrs old, This was one of my "side hustles" when I was in college in the early 1980's. Did not pay as much then but as someone else said it helps people, it's easy (no hustle), and there is no "overhead" expense on your part. I recommend it. I was never a big person, but if you are...they pay more.

[nessasnewbie]

I’ve been on the fence with this for a while with my own morals over being paid for my blood. I actually looked into it because of a coworker’s child and the need for plasma. So I definitely want to donate but I feel guilty getting paid even though I desperately need the money. Reading comments where patients desperately need plasma to live, and how grateful they are helped me decide. I shouldn’t feel guilty to do something that saves lives, and the fact that I go hungry most days so my son can eat, selling my blood for food isn’t anything for me to be ashamed of. It’s a disgrace that in America a person who always worked can’t afford food after the rent is paid, and because I’ve never been on assistance I don’t qualify because I work! It’s insane. So I’m in survival mode myself. I’m just glad that I can get paid to help others live cause I was doing it anyway. I’ll be able to buy food which is a blessing. Thx for the honest comments ❤

[qxsberry]

Been donating at biolife for 18 months regularly twice per week. The average weekly payout is ~$120. Currently the payout is $40 for the first weekly donation and $90 for the second. Average donation time is 90 minutes. It's easy money for time spent.

[matthewdemarco]

You aren’t stuck with one company, you can’t donate at more than one at a time, but when a promotion or bonus payout is done, you can switch to a different company. Companies routinely change up the payout for donations so you have the option to go to a different plasma donation company, you just can’t donate to more than one company at the same time.

[-visibly_distraught-]

I think out of most side hustles, this is the one that has a very high moral weight to it, and you save gas and wear on your vehicle unlike doordash, instacart, etc.

[brimstonebull]

I donate. I make minimum 480 a month, sometimes more during special promotions. I also love it cuz it makes me mindful of my daily health. I am a relatively quick donor (40-50 minutes) so for me, I make 120-150 dollars for about 3 hours of my time.

[jpadvocates]

OMG! Thank so much for this video - it is exactly what the doctor ordered!

[lauralclinton]

Please don't let this scare you away. Talk to you Doctor or medical advisor 1st. This is very necessary. I can't do it myself for health reasons. People need plasma. In our City, now they're paying up to $900 1st month for new donors, , and $100 per donation according to friends. Your healthy dogs and cats can also donate the much needed life saving elixir. Unfortunately science hasn't figured out how make plasma, the only way to get it is through kind ❤❤❤ donating.

[cloudygaze]

I’ve been donating for a month now. FYI if you weigh more than 175lbs donating to Grifols. They take a little extra for you. Also a lot of people don’t understand the payout. As of now. It goes you can donate twice a week. No sooner than 48hrs between donations. Your first donation of the month is 40 dollar. The second donation of that week is 70 dollars. This is the pay for the first four donations. On the fifth donation of the month. It will be 40 dollars, with a 50$ bonus. The sixth donation you will receive 70 dollars plus a 50 dollar bonus. The seventh donation you get 40 dollars again with a 50$ bonus. The final donation usually within a month. Your eighth time donating in one month will be 70 dollars with 50 dollar bonus. Each visit usually taking 10-15 minute to check in. And get your vitals and blood levels read. So you will get poked with a small needles. So they can collect a small sample. To see if you are eligible to donate that day. If something doesn’t check out, they will ask you to wait around 15 minutes, so you can try to pass. If not you will be deferred. If you receive to many you can be permanently be deferred. Not allowed to donate after this. So be sure to get a good night rest. Drink enough water so that you are hydrated. Before your appointment eat a nice healthy meal. Staying away from caffeine and alcohol prior and after your donation. Once I’m checked in. It take me around 40 minutes to finish my donation. Depending on how packed the floor is. The disconnect can be instance or at a first done first served basis. Afterwards I walk out and that’s it. Take about 5-15 for the funds to arrive on he card they will give you. He card I have is with Bank of America. If it’s your first time though, be ready to be there for like four hours. You will need to bring with you. A valid i.d, your social security card(to see if you’re on the deferral list) and proof of residency. Very important! They will withdraw some of your blood and send it off to be tested for any pathogens that blood can carry. They will checkout your veins to see if you will be green lite on each arm. Which means anyone one of the workers who’s trained can poke you. They will take your picture with a card in each hand indicated which level your vein is. After you will get a finger scanned. Next you will receive a light physical. Once done it will be like any other donations. Except for you will be marked as a priority. So expect some compliment’s coming. They want to butter you up. So you will return. Even though the ladies at Grifols and few gentlemen are most of the time pleasant. If you keep in mind, they are highly regulated and might seem a bit rude herding people around. Just remember even the places you will sit down and be waiting are audited. Expect the your first time donating to take longer than what you come to expect simply the first time he machine is not at full speed. Once the process is done the machine will send your red blood cells right back into usually the same needle. The sodium stuff put will make you feel cold cause they keep it at room temperature, our body is not room temp so don’t alarm if you now want a blanket with you. So I suggest you bring one with you your first go. Than deciding if it’s cold or not. For me it makes just around my vein cold. I’m a 31 male. 5’6 165lbs. It will vary person to person I’m sure. You will get a weird taste from it also. Think ironing mineral like taste (metallic taste) last for a minute or so. When your all done. Your machine will turn green telling the workers to disconnect you. Directing you to where you receive your debit card. Being a new donor. Your first four donations you get 125 dollars each time if you donate. At the end of the day though, you feel prideful of how you just earn some money. Knowing the people who’s bodies can’t fight for itself. Your plasma will derived many different medicine using the different type of proteins within your plasma. Drink plenty of water. If your a healthy individual before. You will be healthy afterwards especially if your like me. Getting sick is a rarity. I didn’t even get Covid. So I’m lucky in that regard, cause it allows me to have some spare income and feel I’m giving in return. So remember if you want to make it count for something. You need to donate a minimum of two time. Your first donation will go to probably science, while your second donation and thereafter will help people who need it.

[briancassidy]

Hey, Mike. So funny I should come across this video. I sell my plasma, lets call it what it is, at one of the 3 sites you mentioned. $100 for the first 5 visits as an introductory offer and then $50 for the first visit and then if you donate again in the same week it's $65. There is a reward system and as you mentioned, different tiers. So, $115 per week. Depending on the time of day it can take from 1:20 to 2 hours. If you don't mind needles this is not a bad hustle. I also do a popular delivery service here in the Philly area and being i stick to mornings that is always hit and miss. The plasma is steady income. The folks there are very professional.