Quick answer
Does Hostinger accept crypto?
Yes, on some storefronts. Hostinger has taken crypto through CoinGate since 2021, with dozens of coins available, but the payment methods shown depend on the regional version of its site. A third-party source says crypto payments are not refundable. On 8 October 2026 a .com renewal cost $20.19. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC with no KYC, and a .com costs $11.49/year.
Hostinger and crypto at a glance (checked 8 October 2026)
| Accepts crypto? | Yes, depending on the regional storefront |
|---|---|
| Coins | Dozens of coins through CoinGate |
| Networks | CoinGate networks |
| Payment processor | CoinGate |
| ID check (KYC) | Not documented on the pages we checked |
| WHOIS privacy | Free on eligible extensions (not verified) |
| .com price | $8.69 first year, $20.19 to renew |
| .io price | $27.39 first year, $75.19 to renew |
| .ai price | $85.19 a year first term, $110.19 to renew |
| Price source | As of 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison (prices include the $0.20 ICANN fee) |
Hostinger vs BuyDomainsCrypto: crypto, KYC and prices
Same criteria for both, as of 8 October 2026. Hostinger figures come from its own pages or the sources below; BuyDomainsCrypto prices come from its pricing page.
| Hostinger | BuyDomainsCrypto | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts crypto? | Yes, depending on the regional storefront | Yes, crypto only |
| Coins | Dozens of coins through CoinGate | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Networks | CoinGate 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 | CoinGate | 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 on eligible extensions (not verified) | Free where the registry allows it |
| .com | $8.69 first year, $20.19 to renew | $11.49 first year, $11.49 to renew |
| .io | $27.39 first year, $75.19 to renew | $32.99 first year, $50.49 to renew |
| .ai | $85.19 a year first term, $110.19 to renew | $81.99 a year (2-year minimum) |
Prices checked on
Hostinger prices: as of 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison (prices include the $0.20 ICANN fee). Prices change: check the source before you buy.
What did we find about Hostinger and crypto?
Our verdict is "Yes, depending on the regional storefront", after checking Hostinger's own pages and the sources below on 8 October 2026. The key facts:
- Hostinger announced CoinGate crypto payments in 2021.
- The payment methods offered vary with the regional storefront.
- Hostinger prices shown include the $0.20 ICANN fee.
How is BuyDomainsCrypto different from Hostinger?
BuyDomainsCrypto shows the same coins on every page and in every country, and renews a .com for less than Hostinger’s $20.19.
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.
Hostinger and crypto: FAQ
Which coins does Hostinger accept?
As of 8 October 2026: Dozens of coins through CoinGate. Networks: CoinGate networks. Payment processor: CoinGate. 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 Hostinger 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 Hostinger?
A .com at Hostinger: $8.69 first year, $20.19 to renew. Checked on 8 October 2026, per the domainoffer.net price comparison (prices include the $0.20 ICANN fee). 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 Hostinger offer free WHOIS privacy?
What we know about Hostinger: Free on eligible extensions (not verified). 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 Hostinger 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)
- List of available payment methods hostinger.com/support/1583236-list-of-available-payment-methods — Hostinger (2026-10-08)
- Hostinger starts accepting cryptocurrency payments via CoinGate — CoinGate (2021)