Domain name escrow
Buy or sell a domain name safely. The money is held until the buyer controls the domain.
Buyer pays into CheckVault
Funds secured
Escrow agent: Perpetual Corporate Trust
Seller paid once the domain is the buyer’s
How a domain sale works
The buyer secures the payment
The seller sees it’s held, ready to transfer.
The seller transfers the domain
By registrar push or auth code, to the buyer’s account.
The buyer checks they control it
It’s in their registrar account.
The buyer approves, it’s paid
An SMS reply releases the money.
Both sides are ID-verified Australian residents.
1% to hold it, $50 at least
- Over $25,000
- 0.89%
- Pay by
- EFT or BPAY, in AUD
- Who can use it
- Australian residents, from $300
CheckVault fee
1% of $10,000.00
An estimate. Your terms set the final fee.
| Amount secured | Fee | Minimum fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $25,000 | 1% | $50 |
| Over $25,000 | 0.89% | $50 |
Domain escrow questions
Is there an escrow service for buying a domain name in Australia?
Yes. CheckVault holds the buyer’s payment with Perpetual Corporate Trust until the domain is in the buyer’s account and they approve the release.
Which domain names can I buy or sell?
Any domain name the seller can transfer to the buyer, such as .com.au, .au or .com. The registry’s own rules, like .au eligibility, still apply.
What if the transfer doesn’t go through?
The money stays held. Neither side can take it alone, so you can try the transfer again, or agree to refund the buyer.
Who holds the money?
Perpetual Corporate Trust. The payment goes straight to them, and they pay it out only when buyer and seller both approve.
How soon is the seller paid?
The money settles 1 to 3 business days after the buyer approves. The transfer itself takes as long as the registrars need.
Buying or selling a domain name?
Set up the payment in CheckVault. We tell the seller once it’s secured.
Send a paymentAlready trading with us? Log in, or call 1800 CVAULT.