When you sell through AtomPay, both the domain and the buyer’s payment are fully protected until the transfer is complete — so you never have to worry about payment delays or disputes.
This article walks you through every step of the Seller Journey in AtomPay — from creating your transaction to receiving your payout.
🔹 Before You Start
Before creating your first transaction, make sure you have:
The domain name unlocked at your registrar
The agreed sale price and (optional) buyer’s contact info
A verified payout method in your Atom account
💡 Tip: You can create a transaction even without the buyer’s email — AtomPay will generate a secure link you can share manually.
🧾 Step-by-Step: Selling Through AtomPay
1️⃣ Start Your Transaction
Go to AtomPay.
Select “I’m Selling” from the dropdown menu.
Enter your Domain Name (e.g., example.com).
Enter your Selling Price (USD).
Click Start Your Transaction.
AtomPay will create a unique transaction record and move you to the payment setup screen.
2️⃣ Set Your Payment Terms
Define how the buyer will pay and who covers the fees:
Payment Type: Choose between One-Time or Installments.
Transaction Fee Responsibility:
Buyer Pays 100%
Seller Pays 100%
Split Between Buyer & Seller
If you select Installments, you’ll also enter:
Initial Down Payment amount
Payment Plan Duration (in months)
Then, add the buyer’s contact info:
Buyer’s Email (Optional)
Buyer’s Phone (Optional)
AtomPay will automatically generate and send a secure agreement link once you continue.
ℹ️ Transaction Fee Tooltip:
Shows how the fee is calculated based on your domain price tier.
Click Continue to proceed.
3️⃣ Review the Transaction Summary
Before finalizing, review the Transaction Summary section carefully:
Field | Description |
Domain Name | The domain being sold |
Selling Price | The agreed total price |
Fee Split | Allocation of the AtomPay fee |
Buyer Price | What the buyer pays (includes their share of the fee) |
Seller Proceeds | Your total after any fees |
Check the box to agree to AtomPay’s Terms & Privacy Policy, then click Confirm Transaction to generate the agreement.
4️⃣ Purchase & Sale Agreement (PSA)
Once you confirm, AtomPay automatically generates the Purchase & Sale Agreement for both parties to review.
Both the buyer and seller can:
View the agreement
Request edits
Confirm the final version
Editable fields include:
Selling Price
Down Payment
Payment Duration
Fee Split %
When you save changes, you’ll see a confirmation message:
“✅ Your changes have been successfully received.”
After both parties approve, AtomPay finalizes the PSA and generates a secure payment link for the buyer.
5️⃣ Buyer Makes Payment
The buyer completes payment using one of AtomPay’s secure options:
Credit / Debit Card (3% processing fee applies)
Wire Transfer
ACH (U.S. only)
Cryptocurrency (for smaller transactions)
AtomPay holds the funds securely in escrow until the domain transfer is complete.
You’ll receive an email as soon as payment is confirmed.
6️⃣ Transfer Your Domain
Once the payment clears, both parties access the Transfer Center in their AtomPay dashboards.
For sellers:
Unlock the domain in your registrar account.
Provide the Auth Code or push the domain to AtomPay’s registrar account.
AtomPay verifies transfer completion.
The domain is then moved into a secure Atom registrar holding account until the buyer confirms receipt.
💡 AtomPay holds both the domain and the funds until transfer is fully verified — ensuring complete protection for both parties.
7️⃣ Get Paid
Once the buyer confirms receipt, AtomPay releases your payout to your earnings account.
Funds are sent via your chosen payout method.
💰 Understanding AtomPay Fees
Domain Price (USD) | Transaction Fee | Payment Method |
$0 – $4,999 | 4.5% (min $25) | Credit Card, Crypto, Wire |
$5,000 – $49,999 | 4.5% | Wire |
$50,000 – $199,999 | 3.75% | Wire |
$200,000 – $499,999 | 2.9% | Wire |
$500,000 – $999,999 | 2.25% | Wire |
$1M – $2.99M | 1.9% | Wire |
$3M – $9.99M | 1.75% | Wire |
$10M+ | 1.35% | Wire |
💼 Lease-to-Own (Installments)
For installment transactions:
Transaction Fee: Divided evenly across your down payment and monthly installments.
Installment Management Fee: 0.01% of the monthly payment or $75/month (whichever is higher).
The domain stays in Atom’s secure account until all payments are completed.
🔔 Notifications You’ll Receive
Notification | Trigger |
Transaction Created | You start a transaction |
Buyer Modified Agreement | Buyer requests edits |
Buyer Completed Payment | Funds held in escrow |
Domain Transfer in Progress | Buyer paid, transfer started |
Funds Released | Buyer confirmed receipt |
All updates are mirrored in your AtomPay Dashboard for transparency.
🧩 Common Questions
Can I cancel a transaction after creating it?
Yes. If the buyer hasn’t made a payment yet, you can cancel or edit the transaction from your AtomPay dashboard.
What if the buyer doesn’t confirm receipt?
AtomPay verifies transfers directly with the registrar. If the transfer is complete but the buyer doesn’t confirm, AtomPay manually verifies and releases your payout.
What if the domain can’t be transferred?
If the transfer fails due to registrar restrictions or errors, AtomPay cancels the transaction and issues a full refund to the buyer.
🧭 Summary
Selling with AtomPay offers:
🔒 Security: Atom holds both funds and the xxdomain until completion.
⚡ Speed: Instant payout after buyer confirmation.
🧠 Transparency: Every edit, payment, and change is tracked in your dashboard.
With AtomPay domain selling is finally as secure, simple, and fast as it should be.