.cheap Domain Registrationfrom £57.80/yr
Why Choose a .cheap Domain?
The .cheap extension launched in 2014 as part of the new gTLD programme and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts). It targets one of the most powerful words in commerce: shoppers actively searching for low prices. Unlike vague brand TLDs, .cheap signals exactly what the visitor will find on the other side of the click — bargains, discounts, and budget options. It pairs naturally with a product or category keyword to form descriptive, intent-rich domains.
Ideal for:
- Discount and clearance retailers
- Price comparison sites
- Coupon and voucher code blogs
- Budget travel and accommodation services
- Affiliate marketers in deals niches
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .cheap domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new-gTLD registry operators.
- Some keyword-rich names (e.g. flights.cheap, hotels.cheap) are reserved as premium and carry higher registry pricing.
- Standard registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .cheap Domain Ideas
- Flights.cheap — budget airfare comparison tool
- Tyres.cheap — discount tyre fitting and online ordering
- Books.cheap — secondhand and remainder bookshop
- Eats.cheap — student-focused restaurant deals app
- Gigs.cheap — last-minute concert ticket marketplace
- Reno.cheap — budget home renovation guides and supplies
Frequently asked questions about .cheap
Anyone can register a .cheap domain. There are no eligibility requirements, residency rules, or trade restrictions. Individuals, sole traders, and companies anywhere in the world are welcome to register, making it a flexible option for retailers, comparison sites, and affiliate marketers regardless of where they operate from.
You can register a .cheap domain for any term between 1 and 10 years in single-year increments. Many shop owners choose multi-year terms to lock in their brand identity and avoid the risk of forgetting to renew, which can be especially important for SEO-driven affiliate and deals sites.
Yes. The registry classifies certain high-value keyword names as premium tier, which means they carry a higher registration and renewal fee set by the registry itself. Common product categories and travel-related terms are often premium. Standard names register at the regular published price for the extension.
Yes, transfers are supported. You will need the domain to be unlocked at your current registrar, have a valid authorisation (EPP) code, and ensure the domain is more than 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer. The transfer extends your registration by one year.
After expiry the domain enters a renewal grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. If still not renewed, it moves into a redemption period with a higher restoration fee, then a pending delete phase before being released back to the public pool. Acting promptly avoids losing the name.