.exchange Domain Registrationfrom £57.80/yr
Why Choose a .exchange Domain?
The .exchange extension launched in 2014 as part of Donuts' portfolio of new gTLDs (now operated by Identity Digital). It was designed for sites built around trade, swap and conversion — whether that's currency, goods, services, ideas or contracts. Because the word "exchange" carries equal weight in finance, commerce and community contexts, the namespace attracts everything from forex platforms to local barter networks. It remains unrestricted, so anyone can register without proving a business purpose.
Ideal for:
- Currency converters and forex brokers
- Cryptocurrency and token trading platforms
- Stock photo, asset and template marketplaces
- Skill-swap and barter community sites
- B2B trading hubs and commodity portals
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .exchange domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, generic terms (e.g. money, crypto, gold) are reserved as registry premiums and carry higher pricing tiers.
- Standard 1–10 year registration terms apply, with renewal handled annually.
Creative .exchange Domain Ideas
- Sterling.exchange — a GBP-focused forex comparison site
- Skills.exchange — a barter network where freelancers swap services
- Vinyl.exchange — a marketplace for record collectors to trade releases
- Carbon.exchange — a platform for trading verified carbon credits
- Tenant.exchange — a flat-swap service for renters relocating between cities
- Pitch.exchange — a community where founders trade feedback on startup decks
Frequently asked questions about .exchange
Anyone. The .exchange TLD is fully unrestricted, meaning individuals, sole traders, limited companies and organisations anywhere in the world can register one. There is no requirement to prove that you operate an exchange, marketplace or financial service. You simply register on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .exchange domain in one-year increments, from a minimum of one year up to a maximum of ten years at a single time. Most customers start with a one or two year term and renew annually. Longer registrations can help protect against accidental lapse and lock in continuity.
Yes. As long as your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across. You will need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP authorisation code, and start the transfer with us. A one-year renewal is added on completion.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, generic and high-demand terms as premium domains, which carry elevated registration and renewal fees set by Identity Digital. Our domain search will flag any premium pricing before you check out, so you always see the actual cost rather than a standard rate.
After expiry, the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but incurs a higher fee. After that, it is released and may be picked up by anyone.