If I transfer my domain to you, will you charge me?

Submitted by esadmin on Wed, 29/07/2009 - 18:13

There are two parts to this answer. Please read this carefully so you understand how the registration and transfer of domains works.

If you are transfering the following domains, we will not charge you anything to do so. However your current registrar or hosting provider may charge you an "administration charge" for releasing the domain name.

Nominet, who maintain all of the .UK domains, only charge companies like us when you first register or renew your domain name over the two year period - transfers between registrars is free!

Domains which are free to transfer:

  • .co.uk
  • .me.uk
  • .org.uk
  • .ltd.uk
  • .net.uk
  • .plc.uk

If your domain is not in the list above there may be a charge for transfering your domain to another registrar and will clearly shown at the time of order. This however extends the registration by another year on top of any remaining registration period.  Note that some registrars still charge you for transfering domains, normally when transfering away, so be careful with hidden costs.

Domains which we incur a transfer charge:

  • .com
  • .net
  • .org
  • .biz
  • .info
  • .us
  • .name
  • .eu
  • .mobi
  • .tel
  • .it
  • .me

(Note: Cheap business hosting can register all of the above and more including .in .tel and more.)