Quick answer
What is a Porkbun alternative that accepts crypto without an ID check?
BuyDomainsCrypto is a Porkbun alternative with no KYC: no ID, no selfie, only a verified email. As of 8 October 2026, Porkbun lists USDC through Coinbase Business and asks a subset of new accounts for a photo ID through Veriff. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC), including USDT on TRC-20, with a .com at $11.49/year. Porkbun's .com was $11.08.
Key facts (as of 8 October 2026)
| Porkbun crypto | USDC through Coinbase Business (payment-options page) |
|---|---|
| Porkbun /bitcoin page | "Several forms of cryptocurrency" through Coinbase's onchain payment protocol |
| Porkbun ID check | Photo ID through Veriff for a subset of new accounts, based on geographic and other signals |
| Porkbun .com | $11.08 first year, $11.08 to renew |
| BuyDomainsCrypto payment | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20 |
| BuyDomainsCrypto KYC and .com | No KYC · .com $11.49/year, same price to renew |
Does Porkbun accept crypto?
Yes, partly. As of 8 October 2026, Porkbun's payment-options page lists USDC, paid through Coinbase Business. Its /bitcoin page speaks of "several forms of cryptocurrency" through Coinbase's onchain payment protocol (read as a search snippet). The two pages do not give the same list, and neither names a network. Our dated answer: Does Porkbun accept crypto?
Does Porkbun require ID verification?
For some new accounts, yes. Porkbun's knowledge base says it asks a subset of new accounts to verify a photo ID through Veriff. The choice depends on geographic and other signals (read as a search snippet on 8 October 2026). So you cannot be sure in advance that the check will not apply to you.
BuyDomainsCrypto has no KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents. For gTLDs such as .com, ICANN rules require the registrar to verify the registrant email. At BuyDomainsCrypto, the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Your email is kept out of public WHOIS where the registry allows it. More: no-KYC domains.
Porkbun vs BuyDomainsCrypto: prices per year
First year / renewal, in US dollars.
| Extension | Porkbun | BuyDomainsCrypto |
|---|---|---|
| .com | $11.08 / $11.08 | $11.49 / $11.49 |
| .net | $12.52 / $12.52 | $12.19 / $12.19 |
| .org | $7.98 / $11.84 | $8.79 / $11.49 |
| .io | $28.12 / $51.80 | $32.99 / $50.49 |
| .co | $15.76 / $31.20 | $30.69 / $30.69 |
| .xyz | $2.04 / $14.21 | $11.49 / $11.49 |
| .ai (per year, 2-year minimum) | $82.70 / $82.70 | $81.99 / $81.99 |
| .app | $8.75 / $14.93 | $8.49 / $14.49 |
| .dev | $8.75 / $12.87 | $8.49 / $12.49 |
Prices checked on
Porkbun prices as of 8 October 2026, per its pricing page. A 2-year .ai transfer costs $165.09 at Porkbun.
Porkbun vs BuyDomainsCrypto, side by side
| Porkbun | BuyDomainsCrypto | |
|---|---|---|
| Coins | USDC (payment-options page); "several" on its /bitcoin page | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Processor | Coinbase Business | Direct, checked on the blockchain |
| Stablecoin network | Not stated | USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20; USDC on ERC-20 |
| ID check | Veriff photo ID for a subset of new accounts | None: verified email only |
| WHOIS privacy | Free (not re-checked on 8 October 2026) | Free where the registry allows it |
| .com | $11.08 / $11.08 | $11.49 / $11.49 |
Prices checked on
Porkbun facts per its payment-options page, /bitcoin page and knowledge base, checked 8 October 2026.
Why do people look for a Porkbun alternative?
Three facts from Porkbun's own pages, as of 8 October 2026:
- A possible photo-ID check. A subset of new accounts must verify an ID through Veriff.
- One stablecoin. The payment-options page lists USDC only, so USDT holders must swap first.
- An unclear coin list. The /bitcoin page mentions several cryptocurrencies, the payment page one.
BuyDomainsCrypto, a no-KYC domain registration service, takes six coins on named networks and never asks for an ID. USDC holders can pay on Ethereum (ERC-20): see pay with USDC.
Is Porkbun cheaper than BuyDomainsCrypto?
On some prices, yes. Porkbun renews a .com for $11.08, below our $11.49, as of 8 October 2026. Its first-year promos on .io ($28.12), .co ($15.76) and .xyz ($2.04) are also lower than ours.
On the other renewals in the table, BuyDomainsCrypto is lower: .net, .org, .io, .co, .xyz, .ai, .app and .dev. Over 5 years, a .com costs $55.40 at Porkbun, and $11.49 plus 4 renewals at $11.49 with us. All our prices: pricing page.
When is Porkbun still the better choice?
- You want the cheapest .com renewal and accept a possible ID check: $11.08 at Porkbun.
- You hold USDC in a Coinbase account and like paying through Coinbase Business.
- You want a cheap first year on .io, .co or .xyz.
Choose BuyDomainsCrypto when you want no ID check at all, or the network stated before you send. It also takes USDT, SOL, BTC, ETH and LTC.
How to move a domain from Porkbun to BuyDomainsCrypto
The full walk-through is in transfer a domain and pay with crypto.
Unlock and get the auth code
At Porkbun, unlock the domain and copy its auth (EPP) code. Keep it private. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat.
Top up in crypto
Top up your BuyDomainsCrypto balance with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from $25. USDC goes on Ethereum (ERC-20) only.
Order the transfer
Start the transfer with the auth code. A .com transfer costs $11.49, paid from your balance.
Check DNS and privacy
Keep your nameservers or use our DNS, and switch WHOIS privacy on where the registry allows it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Porkbun accept Bitcoin?
Unclear. As of 8 October 2026, Porkbun's payment-options page lists USDC through Coinbase Business only, while its /bitcoin page mentions "several forms of cryptocurrency" through Coinbase. The two pages do not match. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts Bitcoin on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, plus USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL and LTC.
Why does Porkbun ask for my ID?
Porkbun's knowledge base says it asks a subset of new accounts to verify a photo ID through Veriff, based on geographic and other signals. BuyDomainsCrypto never asks for an ID: no KYC, no selfie, only a verified email, which ICANN rules require for gTLDs such as .com.
Can I pay BuyDomainsCrypto with USDC from Coinbase?
Yes, if you send USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). It is credited after 12 confirmations, at the dollar price. USDC on Solana, Base, Polygon or other networks is not accepted, so pick Ethereum in the withdrawal screen. The minimum top-up is $25.
Is a Porkbun .com cheaper than a BuyDomainsCrypto .com?
Yes, slightly. On 8 October 2026 Porkbun listed a .com at $11.08 for the first year and the renewal. BuyDomainsCrypto charges $11.49/year for both. The .com wholesale cost rises from $10.46 to $11.17 on 1 November 2026, so check Porkbun's price after that date.
How long does a transfer from Porkbun take?
For .com and other gTLDs, a transfer usually completes within 5 days after you start it with the auth code. The old registrar can approve it sooner. At BuyDomainsCrypto a .com transfer costs $11.49 and adds one year of registration, as with every gTLD transfer.
What happens if my registration fails?
At BuyDomainsCrypto, if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. You can use it for another domain, a renewal or a transfer. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers, but it is not refundable.
Sources (6)
- Payment options porkbun.com/support/payment_options — Porkbun (2026-10-08)
- Bitcoin and crypto payments porkbun.com/bitcoin — Porkbun (2026-10-08)
- Why is Porkbun asking me to verify my ID? kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification — Porkbun (2026-10-08)
- Domain pricing porkbun.com/products/domains — Porkbun (2026-10-08)
- Verisign .com price update 2026 — OSIR (2026-10-08)
- 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Whois Accuracy Program Specification) — ICANN (2026-10-08)
Domains with no ID check, paid in crypto
.com $11.49/year, same price to renew. No KYC.