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What is a good Porkbun alternative for domain transfers?
TransferOffshore, a Panama-based transfer service, is a Porkbun alternative for domains kept outside the USA. Porkbun costs less: $11.08 for a .com transfer on 19 October 2026, versus $12.49 with us. In exchange, we ask for no photo ID, accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, and release data only when Panamanian law requires it, or in a UDRP case.
Key facts (checked 19 October 2026)
| Porkbun operator | Porkbun LLC, Tigard, Oregon, USA |
|---|---|
| Porkbun .com | $11.08 to transfer and renew; $10.08 with code EXODUS |
| TransferOffshore .com | $12.49 to transfer and $12.49 to renew |
| Photo ID | Porkbun: required for a subset of new accounts, via Veriff · TransferOffshore: never part of sign-up |
| Crypto | Porkbun: USDC only, via Coinbase Business · TransferOffshore: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Disclosure | Porkbun: on a subpoena or court order from a court with jurisdiction over Sherwood, Oregon · TransferOffshore: Panamanian court or prosecutor's order, or a UDRP case |
Porkbun vs TransferOffshore for transfers
Facts as of 19 October 2026, from Porkbun's help center and legal pages, domainoffer.net and our own policy.
| Porkbun | TransferOffshore | |
|---|---|---|
| .com transfer | $11.08; $10.08 with code EXODUS (100 per customer) | $12.49 |
| .com renewal | $11.08 | $12.49 |
| Year added on a .com transfer | Yes; not on .de or .uk | Yes on gTLDs; ccTLDs follow their registry |
| Bulk transfer | Bulk entry form, no maximum stated | Up to 20 domains per request |
| Photo ID check | For a subset of new accounts, based on location and other signals | None |
| Crypto | USDC only | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Bitcoin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Country | USA (Oregon) | Panama |
| Data released on | A valid subpoena or court order from a court with jurisdiction over Sherwood, Oregon | Panamanian court or prosecutor's order, or a UDRP case |
| Non-US police requests | Reviewed case by case | Need a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order |
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Where does Porkbun win?
Porkbun wins on price. On 19 October 2026, it charged $11.08 to transfer or renew a .com, and $10.08 with the code EXODUS. Our .com costs $12.49 for both.
Its help center, updated on 10 September 2026, confirms that a transfer adds one year of registration time. The exceptions it names are .de and .uk. It also offers a bulk entry form with no stated maximum, where we take 20 domains per request.
If a US registrar, a possible photo ID check and USDC are fine for you, Porkbun is a sound choice.
When does Porkbun ask for a photo ID?
Porkbun asks a subset of new accounts for a photo ID, verified by Veriff. Its help center article 225, last updated on 19 June 2026, says the choice depends on geographic and other signals. Submissions are kept for 15 days, per the same article.
You cannot know in advance whether your account will be selected. That matters if you plan to move a portfolio and the account check comes in the middle of it.
TransferOffshore has no ID step. No ID, no KYC — one verified email, kept private. ICANN requires registrars to verify the registrant email within 15 days, so that one check stays. See transfer without KYC.
Which court can obtain your data?
At Porkbun, a court with jurisdiction over Sherwood, Oregon. Its data disclosure policy, as worded in search results we read on 19 October 2026, releases registration data on a valid subpoena or court order from such a court. It complies with US law enforcement on a subpoena, warrant or court order, and reviews requests from non-US agencies case by case.
TransferOffshore is the domain transfer service of DomaineGoat LLC, a company incorporated in Panama: move one domain or a whole portfolio with its auth codes, keep your DNS running, and pay in crypto with no ID. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner, shown in the RDAP record, which keeps its own legal duties and abuse contact. DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. Read why Panama for what this does and does not change.
Why does the payment method matter for a transfer?
Porkbun accepts USDC only, through Coinbase Business, per its payment options page. If you hold Bitcoin or another coin, you must convert it first.
TransferOffshore takes Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). You top up a balance, minimum $25. Send the exact amount, click I've sent the payment; the payment is matched by its exact amount and credited once the network confirms it. Then the transfer requests go to the registries. See pay with crypto and the price list.
How do you move a domain from Porkbun?
Unlock the domain at Porkbun, copy its auth code, and paste both in our transfer form. Your current nameservers are kept by default. If Porkbun hosts your DNS, copy the records first. Porkbun then has up to 5 days to answer. The Porkbun transfer guide shows where the lock and the code are.
Porkbun alternative: FAQ
Is TransferOffshore cheaper than Porkbun?
No. On 19 October 2026, Porkbun charged $11.08 for a .com transfer and renewal, and $10.08 with a code. TransferOffshore charges $12.49 for both. The reasons to pay more are a service in Panama, no photo ID, several coins, and a written disclosure rule.
Will Porkbun ask me for ID?
It may. Porkbun requires a photo ID through Veriff for a subset of new accounts, chosen on geographic and other signals, per its help center updated on 19 June 2026. TransferOffshore asks for no ID document, no selfie and no phone number.
Can I pay Porkbun in Bitcoin?
Not according to its payment options page, read on 19 October 2026: it lists USDC through Coinbase Business. An older Porkbun page mentions several coins, so the two pages disagree. TransferOffshore accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), paid as a balance top-up with a minimum of $25.
Does a transfer from Porkbun add a year?
Yes, on .com, .net, .org and other gTLDs. One year is added to the current expiry date, up to the 10-year maximum. Country extensions follow their registry: some add no year, and some count from the transfer date. Check the transfer rules by extension.
How long does a transfer from Porkbun take?
Up to 5 days for a .com. Porkbun, as the losing registrar, has 5 days to answer; without a refusal, the transfer completes. A wrong code or a lock makes it fail, and My domains shows the reason with a form to correct the code.
Sources (6)
- Porkbun .COM pricing — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19)
- How to Transfer a Domain to Porkbun kb.porkbun.com/article/56-how-to-transfer-a-domain-to-porkbun — Porkbun (updated 2026-09-10, checked 2026-10-19)
- Why Does Porkbun Require ID Verification kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification — Porkbun (updated 2026-06-19, checked 2026-10-19)
- Payment options porkbun.com/support/payment_options — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19)
- Domain Registration Data Disclosure Policy porkbun.com/legal/agreement/data_disclosure_policy — Porkbun (wording via search results, checked 2026-10-19)
- Registration agreement (entity and address) porkbun.com/legal/agreement/registration_agreement — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19)
Move your domains from Porkbun
.com transfer $12.49 with one year added · no photo ID · BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC.