.bargains Domain Registrationfrom £50.40/yr
Why Choose a .bargains Domain?
The .bargains extension launched in 2014 as part of Donuts' large portfolio of descriptive new gTLDs and is now operated by Identity Digital. It does exactly what it says on the tin: signals deals, discounts and price-driven shopping before a visitor even clicks. For retailers and affiliate sites, the keyword is built into the URL, which can help with click-through on category pages and ad creative where the word "bargains" itself is the hook.
Ideal for:
- Discount and clearance retailers
- Affiliate marketers running deal-aggregation sites
- Coupon and voucher code publishers
- Wholesale and liquidation suppliers
- Seasonal sale microsites (Black Friday, January sales)
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .bargains domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- A small number of high-value keywords are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher renewal pricing year after year, so always check the tier before you buy.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration.
Creative .bargains Domain Ideas
- Friday.bargains — a Black Friday deal-tracking site
- Garden.bargains — discounted outdoor furniture and tools
- Tech.bargains — refurbished electronics affiliate hub
- Outlet.bargains — clearance store for end-of-line stock
- Family.bargains — money-saving tips for households
- Travel.bargains — last-minute holiday deal aggregator
Frequently asked questions about .bargains
Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions on .bargains — individuals, sole traders, limited companies and organisations anywhere in the world can register one. You don't need to prove you operate a discount business, and there are no documentation checks at the point of registration.
You can register a .bargains domain for between 1 and 10 years in single-year increments. Many shop owners pick a longer initial term to lock in continuity for SEO and to avoid the admin of yearly renewals, but a 1-year registration with auto-renewal works just as well.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, dictionary-style or high-traffic keywords as premium names, which carry higher registration and renewal fees that repeat every year. The domain search will flag a premium price clearly before you check out, so you'll never be caught out at renewal.
Yes. As long as the domain is older than 60 days, unlocked at your current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code, you can transfer it across. The transfer adds a year to your registration, so you don't lose any time you've already paid for at the previous registrar.
After expiry there is roughly a 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a significant fee. Once that ends the name is released and anyone can register it.