Ownership checked
A third-party domain is not published until NameBid has reviewed evidence that the seller controls it.
NAMEBID TRUST CENTRE
Clear checks.
No false promises.
NameBid is an independently operated UK domain marketplace. We explain what we check, what buyers and sellers must check themselves, and how to raise a concern.
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MARKETPLACE SAFEGUARDS
What NameBid does
These safeguards are designed to reduce avoidable risk—not to replace your own due diligence.
Email-verified bidding
A bid does not affect the displayed bid count or highest amount until the bidder verifies their email.
Seller clearly identified
Every auction states whether the domain is from the NameBid portfolio or an independent third-party seller.
Clear auction information
Opening bid, verified bid count, reserve status and closing time are displayed together. Hidden reserve amounts are not exposed publicly.
Managed settlement choices
After a successful auction, NameBid connects the verified parties. For higher-value sales, they may agree to use Escrow.com for settlement.
Privacy by design
Seller, bidder and Wanted-request contact details are not displayed publicly. Anonymous analytics do not store full IP addresses.
HOW PAYMENT AND TRANSFER WORK
Use a safe transaction process
- Winner confirmed.NameBid emails the highest verified bidder and seller with the domain, price and auction reference.
- Choose settlement.The parties may agree direct PayPal or bank-transfer payment. For higher-value sales, they may instead arrange settlement through Escrow.com. Third-party fees remain their responsibility.
- Confirm instructions.Do not pay details received unexpectedly or through a different email address. NameBid never asks for passwords or card PINs.
- Confirm cleared funds.Sellers should verify payment directly with their payment or escrow provider before transferring the domain.
- Complete the transfer.Use the Nominet or registrar process and keep the agreement, payment confirmation and transfer records.
NameBid is not affiliated with or acting as an agent of Escrow.com. Buyer and seller must open and manage the escrow transaction directly and review the provider’s current terms and fees.
What “ownership checked” means
NameBid reviewed evidence of control before publication. It is not a valuation, legal opinion, trademark clearance or guarantee that nobody else has rights in the name.
Report a concern
Pause the transaction and email hello@namebid.co.uk. Include the domain and auction reference so activity can be reviewed.
Complaints
Send the facts and supporting evidence to hello@namebid.co.uk. NameBid will acknowledge and investigate the complaint fairly.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Who operates NameBid?
NameBid is an independently operated UK domain-auction marketplace. It lists domains from its own portfolio and verified third-party sellers. Business correspondence: 16 Lord Street, Halifax, HX1 5AE, United Kingdom. NameBid is not affiliated with Nominet.