ExpressVPN Launches Credit Scanner to Protect Identity and Finances for Users
ExpressVPN is doing more to bring online protections to our customers, with even more features and lower prices. Today they to announced the launch of Credit Scanner and provide an update on our renewal prices.
Empowering ExpressVPN subscribers to monitor their credit
Research shows that many Americans have a hard time managing credit. Credit has moved online, and so people need digital skills to track scores, manage accounts, and protect their information. Without this, they can fall victim to scams or data breaches, impacting their credit and finances.
To help combat this issue, we’re thrilled to introduce Credit Scanner. It’s the latest addition to our Identity Defender suite. Credit Scanner is a credit monitoring service designed to help U.S. users monitor their credit scores and identity, and will be included free of charge for U.S. customers who sign up to a 1- or 2-year plan.
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Credit Scanner enables users to:
- Monitor Credit Scores and Activity: Easily track changes in users’ credit scores, payment history, and account balances with regular updates.
- Early Fraud Detection Alerts: Receive timely notifications on unusual credit activity, helping users catch identity theft early and take corrective measures.
- Credit Protection Information: Convenient access to credit-freezing options, giving users more control over protecting their credit.
- Monthly Credit Report Access: With ExpressVPN’s 2-year subscription plan, users gain exclusive access to monthly detailed credit reports, providing a comprehensive view of their financial standing.
Better value—with more tools to empower users long term
We’re committed to delivering the best value for our customers, so we’ve adjusted the price of our subscription renewal to ensure long-term affordability.
- Customers who sign up for our 1-year plan will now renew at $116.95/year.
- Customers who sign up for our 2-year plan will now renew at $149.70/year.
When comparing competitors with similar offerings, we find that their renewal prices are much steeper—sometimes costing even 2-3x more than ExpressVPN’s renewal pricing. Privacy isn’t a short-term need, and this is why we believe it’s important to compare not just the initial promotional prices but also the renewal prices.
Our comprehensive suite of online security and privacy tools—VPN, Keys password manager, advanced protection, Identity Defender, Aircove routers, and more—combined with our affordable renewal pricing makes ExpressVPN a trusted long-term investment in privacy.
Sam Bultez, Head of Product, says:
Credit Scanner is the latest addition to ExpressVPN’s recently introduced Identity Defender suite. We wanted to do more to help our users take control of their online identity and financial security. Each Identity Defender tool focuses on a different aspect of identity protection, and together these tools provide users with a holistic approach to safeguarding their online identity. Combined with ExpressVPN’s premium VPN, Keys password manager, and advanced protection features, Identity Defender adds a robust, multi-layered approach to security”.
This new add-on, combined with the reduced renewal price, creates even greater value for our customers, to ultimately help you sell more subscriptions!
Identity Alerts, Insurance Protection and More ExpressVPN’s Identity Defender comprises three products: ID Alerts, ID Theft Insurance, and Data Removal. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution for users.
ID Alerts are personal information monitoring tools, included in all subscription plans:
- Change of address monitoring: sends users alerts for any changes to their address and the subsequent redirection of their mail- to alert you to any unexpected or unauthorized address change activities.
- Dark web monitoring: monitors references to a user’s personal information on hidden and unsearchable websites.
- Social Security number (SSN) real-time monitoring: helps protect users from potential fraud by looking online for appearances of their SSN and other personally identifiable information (PII)
ID Theft Insurance provides coverage of up to $1 million for identity theft and includes assistance with restoring stolen accounts. It is powered by Assurant. The insurance reimburses users for expenses related to:
- Fraud or embezzlement
- Theft of personal information and financial data
- Forgery of checks or promissory notes
- Data breaches that result in misuse of personal information
- Stolen identity events, including those involving the internet
- It also reimburses expenses that arise from efforts to restore the user’s identity after an identity fraud incident
Data Removal has two major functions: scanning for and subsequent removal of personal information collected by data brokers
It informs users about which data brokers and people-search websites hold information about them. Additionally, it helps users remove/opt out of these websites on their behalf. The service continuously monitors to verify whether the information has indeed been removed and assists in removing or opting out of any newly exposed information.
ExpressVPN’s Identity Defender is seamlessly integrated into the ExpressVPN mobile app interface, allowing for a quick and easy setup process in just minutes – no complicated settings required
For more information about ExpressVPN’s Identity Defender, please visit the dedicated pages on the ExpressVPN website for ID Alerts, ID Theft Insurance, and Data Removal
NOTES ABOUT IDENTITY DEFENDER
- Availability:
- Identity Defender will be available from October 2024
- It is limited to new users in the U.S. only before progressively rolling out to all U.S.-based users.
- Platforms:
- Android, iOS, with more available soon
- Pricing:
- ExpressVPN ID Alerts are included in all subscription plans.
- ID Theft Insurance and Data Removal add-ons:
- included in the 2-year subscription plan.
- otherwise, add-ons start at $4.39/month, depending on the plan subscription length.
- View the latest plans and pricing on ExpressVPN’s order page.
About ExpressVPN
Since 2009, ExpressVPN has empowered millions of users to take control of their internet experience. The company’s award-winning consumer VPN service is backed by its open-source VPN protocol, Lightway, delivering user privacy in just a few clicks. ExpressVPN’s Keys password manager, Aircove router range, and Identity Defender tools make digital privacy and security easy and accessible for all. ExpressVPN’s products have been extensively vetted by third-party experts, including PwC, Cure53, KPMG, and others
ExpressVPN has been part of Kape Technologies since 2021. To learn more about ExpressVPN’s industry-leading privacy and security solutions, visit www.expressvpn.com.
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Black Friday – Cyber Monday Campaign
| Offer By Plan | US-based customers | Non-US customers |
| 4 months FREE with 1 Year plan | $6.25 per month 70% off | $6.25 per month 51% off |
| 6 months FREE with 2 Year plan | $4.99 per month 82% off (with Identity Defender suite, $800 value!) | $4.99 per month 61% off |
