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Escrow.com
The leading domain escrow service recommended by ICANN — protects both buyer and seller in transactions.
Escrow.com is the most widely used and ICANN-recommended escrow service for domain name transactions. It acts as a neutral third party: the buyer deposits funds with Escrow.com, the seller transfers the domain, the buyer confirms receipt, and Escrow.com releases payment to the seller. This protects both parties from fraud. Escrow.com charges a fee (typically 0.89–3.25% depending on transaction size and payment method).