Ovobank
Description
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Marbella, Spain, Ovobank claim to be Europe’s first egg bank and one of the largest globally, with a donor database exceeding 2,000 donors. The bank’s mission is to make egg donation more accessible and efficient by ensuring a wide range of phenotypes and short waiting times. Their vision is to provide fertility clinics worldwide with a reliable and safe supply of donor eggs, combining genetic innovation with strict medical standards. Ovobank is a leading global exporter of donor eggs, supplying fertility clinics across Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Its international logistics network ensures that frozen eggs are shipped securely and efficiently, making donor eggs accessible worldwide while respecting local legal frameworks. Ovobank provides services primarily in Spanish and English, with multilingual staff available to support international partner clinics. Their client services team offers personalized support for intended parents and medical teams throughout the donor egg process.
Donor types and services
Ovobank provides only Non-ID Release donors, as required under Spanish law, where donation is strictly anonymous. This means that identifying donor information cannot be shared with recipients. Donor profiles include phenotypic traits and medical information. Extended written profiles and adult photos are not available, but Ovobank does provide a photo-matching service for clinics to help identify donors with physical similarities to intended parents. Exclusive donor arrangements are not offered. Ovobank supplies vitrified donor eggs in Metaphase II that have undergone rigorous quality screening. Eggs are shipped in frozen batches and can be delivered within 24–48 hours, ensuring rapid access for clinics and patients.
The bank offers different batch sizes to accommodate varying clinical needs:
3 vitrified eggs – suited for specific cases or complementary cycles, 6 vitrified eggs – the standard batch, balancing success rates and treatment efficiency, 8 vitrified eggs – for patients or clinics seeking a larger reserve in one shipment.
The exact pricing information is not disclosed on the website, as costs vary depending on the partner clinic and the treatment package. Ovobank emphasizes short waiting times thanks to its large donor pool and efficient logistics.
Genetic test panel
Ovobank uses advanced screening protocols to ensure donor and patient safety including Genetic Matching Test, allowing exclusion of carriers of over 600 genetic diseases, ensuring compatibility with the recipient or partner’s genetic profile. This genetic matching system ensures that donors are carefully paired with recipients, minimizing the risk of passing on inherited conditions.
Origin and locations
Ovobank is headquartered in Marbella, Spain and according to OvobankID platform, they maintain three donor egg banks in “strategic worldwide locations”, and there seems to be donor sourcing links to Ukraine as well as Argentina. The Ovobank contact page lists phone presence in multiple regions: UK, Canada, Europe, and Spain.
Additional Information
Ovobank is privately owned.