Quick answer
Does Gandi accept crypto?
Yes. Gandi's documentation lists Bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash paid through BitPay, with refunds made to the prepaid account. On 8 October 2026 its .com renewal cost $38.38, more than three times the wholesale cost. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC with no KYC, and a .com costs $11.49/year.
Gandi and crypto at a glance (checked 8 October 2026)
| Accepts crypto? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Coins | BTC, ETH, BCH |
| Networks | BitPay networks |
| Payment processor | BitPay |
| ID check (KYC) | Not documented on the pages we checked |
| WHOIS privacy | Free WHOIS privacy (not re-checked on 8 October 2026) |
| .com price | $11.00 first year, $38.38 to renew |
| .io price | $31.99 first year, $74.99 to renew |
| .ai price | $112.06 a year first term, $179.76 to renew |
| Price source | As of 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison |
Gandi vs BuyDomainsCrypto: crypto, KYC and prices
Same criteria for both, as of 8 October 2026. Gandi figures come from its own pages or the sources below; BuyDomainsCrypto prices come from its pricing page.
| Gandi | BuyDomainsCrypto | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts crypto? | Yes | Yes, crypto only |
| Coins | BTC, ETH, BCH | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Networks | BitPay networks | BTC on Bitcoin; USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20); ETH on Ethereum; SOL on Solana; LTC on Litecoin |
| Payment processor | BitPay | Direct: each payment is checked on the blockchain |
| ID check (KYC) | Not documented on the pages we checked | None: no ID, only a verified email, kept private |
| WHOIS privacy | Free WHOIS privacy (not re-checked on 8 October 2026) | Free where the registry allows it |
| .com | $11.00 first year, $38.38 to renew | $11.49 first year, $11.49 to renew |
| .io | $31.99 first year, $74.99 to renew | $32.99 first year, $50.49 to renew |
| .ai | $112.06 a year first term, $179.76 to renew | $81.99 a year (2-year minimum) |
Prices checked on
Gandi prices: as of 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison. Prices change: check the source before you buy.
What did we find about Gandi and crypto?
Our verdict is "Yes", after checking Gandi's own pages and the sources below on 8 October 2026. The key facts:
- Gandi accepts BTC, ETH and BCH through BitPay.
- Its .com renewal ($38.38) is the highest among the large registrars we checked on 8 October 2026.
- Refunds go to the Gandi prepaid account.
How is BuyDomainsCrypto different from Gandi?
BuyDomainsCrypto renews a .com at about a third of Gandi’s $38.38 and also accepts stablecoins (USDT, USDC) and SOL.
BuyDomainsCrypto is a domain registration service operated by DomaineGoat LLC. Every domain is registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar and follows ICANN rules. You top up a prepaid balance in crypto (minimum $25) and pay registrations, renewals and transfers from it. WHOIS privacy is free where the registry allows it.
Gandi and crypto: FAQ
Which coins does Gandi accept?
As of 8 October 2026: BTC, ETH, BCH. Networks: BitPay networks. Payment processor: BitPay. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. It names the network of each coin: USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20).
Does Gandi ask for ID (KYC)?
As of 8 October 2026: Not documented on the pages we checked. BuyDomainsCrypto never asks for an ID, a selfie or documents: no KYC, only a verified email, kept private. ICANN rules require registrars to verify the registrant email, so a working email is needed at any registrar.
How much does a .com cost at Gandi?
A .com at Gandi: $11.00 first year, $38.38 to renew. Checked on 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison. At BuyDomainsCrypto, a .com costs $11.49/year the first year and $11.49/year to renew, paid in crypto. The wholesale cost of a .com rises to $11.17 on 1 November 2026 (details).
Does Gandi offer free WHOIS privacy?
What we know about Gandi: Free WHOIS privacy (not re-checked on 8 October 2026). At BuyDomainsCrypto, WHOIS privacy is free on every extension it sells; extensions whose registry forbids privacy, such as .us and .es, are not sold. See the WHOIS privacy page.
What is a good alternative to Gandi for paying in crypto?
BuyDomainsCrypto, if you want stablecoins with a named network and no ID check. It accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum, plus BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. Our ranking of registrars that accept crypto compares 15 registrars checked on 8 October 2026, with sources.
Register a domain with crypto, no KYC
.com $11.49/year · BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC · minimum top-up $25
Sources (checked 8 October 2026) (2)
- Paying with Bitcoin docs.gandi.net/en/billing/means_of_payment/bitcoin.html — Gandi (2026-10-08)
- .com prices across registrars — domainoffer.net (2026-10-08)