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How Much Can I Sell My Kidney For?
The honest answer to "how much can I sell my kidney for" — there is no legal price, and the search itself is a warning sign worth understanding.
The direct answer is that a kidney has no legal sale price, because a kidney cannot legally be sold at all. Any figure you find quoted online is either a scam or a description of a crime.
It is illegal in India
THOTA makes buying or selling an organ a criminal offence. Websites, brokers or middlemen quoting a "rate" for a kidney are describing an offence, not a service. Engaging with them exposes you to prosecution and, far more often, to being cheated.
Why price-based language is dangerous
People who search this are usually under severe financial stress, which is exactly what traffickers target. The "price" quoted is almost never paid, and the surgery is often unsafe and without follow-up care.
What you can do instead
If you want to help a loved one, lawful living donation is possible. If you need financial help, ask a hospital social worker about legitimate support — not a buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a government-set price for a kidney?
No. There is no price because there is no lawful sale. Expense reimbursement is the only permitted financial element.
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