Transaction guide
DomainNames.io is where members find domains and negotiate directly. After buyer and seller agree, the seller starts a checkout link, lead, or escrow transaction with a mutually selected provider.
Rates reviewed August 27, 2026
Third-party closing routes covered in this guide
Select a provider to jump to its setup steps.The recommended flow
Keep all material terms in the message thread, and never transfer a domain until the selected provider confirms that the buyer's payment is secured.
Check the domain, asking price, seller profile, ownership-verification status, expiration date, transfer eligibility, and trademark risk.
Record the final price, currency, closing provider, who pays its fees, one-time or installment payment, and whether the transfer will be an account push or registrar transfer.
Use the exact agreed terms to create a checkout link, New Lead, or escrow transaction. Send or confirm the generated link inside the existing message thread.
Confirm the domain, price, fee split, inspection period, and official website address before paying. The provider secures or processes the funds.
Only follow transfer instructions shown in the provider account. After the buyer receives and accepts the domain, the provider releases the seller's payout.
Fee comparison
These are third-party service fees, not DomainNames.io fees. The parties should agree in writing whether the buyer, seller, or both will pay them.
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| Provider & route | Current headline fee | Important conditions | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| AfternicCustom Checkout Link | 5%Buy Now · $15 minimum | Active Afternic listing; Buy Now price of at least $99. LTO links are 10%, not 5%. | A one-time sale already negotiated privately. |
| SpaceshipSellerHub SafePay | 3% / 5%3% wire or BTCPay; 5% other methods | The final rate recalculates from the buyer's payment method. The fee can be split. | Flexible payment methods or lease-to-own. |
| DynadotNew Lead | 5%On a successful sale | Only send a lead to someone you have already spoken with and who agreed to receive the offer. Choose Buy Now or Make Offer. | A direct sale already negotiated with a known buyer. |
| Escrow.comStandard / Concierge | 2.6% / 5.2%At $0–$5,000 | Minimum $50 standard or $100 concierge. Percentage tiers decrease above $5,000; payment and payout charges may be extra. | Flexible escrow terms; concierge when transfer help is needed. |
$1,000 example
Illustrative only. Extra card, international wire, disbursement, currency-conversion, or other provider charges may apply.
Provider-by-provider
Use only the official provider site. Product availability, verification requirements, payment methods, supported TLDs, and fees can vary by account and country.
AfternicCustom Checkout Link
Buy Now is 5% with a $15 minimum. Lease-to-own via a Custom Checkout Link is 10% and has separate price and term limits.
SellerHub SafePay
Wire and BTCPay are 3%; other supported methods are 5%. A seller-created transaction initially shows 5% and recalculates when the buyer chooses payment. Each party generally has seven days for its current action.
New Lead
The New Lead commission is 5% on a successful sale. Dynadot says this feature is only for people the seller has already spoken with who agreed to receive an offer; misuse can restrict access. Ordinary public Marketplace sales follow a different 10% fee path.
Domain escrow
For $0–$5,000, standard service is 2.6% with a $50 minimum; Concierge is 5.2% with a $100 minimum and coordinates the domain transfer. Standard inspection periods can be 1–30 days.
Before anyone pays
A checkout link should implement the agreement, not replace it.
Exact domain and priceInclude spelling, currency, and whether any tax is included.
Fee allocationBuyer pays, seller pays, or the fee is split.
Payment structureOne-time payment or installment terms, including default rules.
Transfer methodAccount push or registrar transfer, destination account, and any transfer fee.
Inspection and timingState the inspection period, link expiry, and action deadlines.
Official transaction recordVerify every status inside the provider account; do not trust screenshots or payment emails alone.
Ready to trade?
Browse private inventory, message the owner, and agree on the third-party closing service before payment.
Important: Rates and product terms can change. This page is an independent educational summary, not a guarantee or endorsement. The provider's checkout screen and official terms control each transaction. DomainNames.io is not affiliated with Afternic, GoDaddy, Spaceship, Dynadot, or Escrow.com. Provider names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.