Buyer process

Know the handover path before money moves.

A premium domain purchase should feel boring in the right way: clear identity, clear invoice, clear transfer method, and no vague promises about timing outside our control.

Flow

From shortlist to transfer.

1. Choose the domain

Use the marketplace filters to shortlist by extension, price, category, length, or bundle status. Each listing shows its current asking price and transfer path.

2. Submit buyer details

The order form collects billing identity, intended use, buyer type, country, and preferred payment method. High-value or sensitive orders may pause for manual review before invoicing.

3. Pay invoice or escrow

Bank-transfer orders receive a PDF invoice. Escrow orders are coordinated manually so the Escrow.com transaction matches the exact domain, price, and buyer details.

4. Complete the transfer

After payment clears or escrow is funded, we coordinate the registrar push, auth-code transfer, or account handover path supported by the domain and your receiving registrar.

Checklist

What to prepare before buying.

These details reduce back-and-forth and prevent avoidable registrar delays after the invoice is paid.

  • Create or confirm your receiving registrar account before payment.
  • Use the same legal name and email in the order, invoice, escrow account, and registrar account where possible.
  • Enable 2FA on the registrar account that will receive the domain.
  • Know whether you prefer an account push at the current registrar or an auth-code transfer to another registrar.
  • Prepare your post-transfer DNS records before the domain leaves the current setup.
Transfer options

Pick the path that fits the domain and buyer.

Account push

Fastest when you have an account at the current registrar. We push the domain into your account after cleared payment or escrow funding.

Auth-code transfer

Used when you want the domain moved to a different registrar. The receiving registrar controls the final transfer window and approval flow.

Escrow.com

Best for buyers who want a neutral transaction layer. The domain transfer starts once the escrow is funded and the transaction terms are confirmed.

We do not claim instant completion. Final timing depends on payment clearance, registry rules, registrar processing, transfer locks, and the receiving account.

Support

Manual help stays in the loop.

Order, invoice, escrow, and transfer messages come from domains@surfname.com. Reply to that thread if the receiving registrar asks for anything or if the handover path needs to change.

Contact support