Honest Comparison

Domain.com vs namepick.co

Compare the US-based Domain.com with UK's namepick.co. See why UK businesses choose local expertise over international providers.

Quick Verdict

For UK businesses, namepick.co is the clear winner. While Domain.com offers competitive USD pricing, namepick.co provides GBP pricing, UK support, and no currency conversion fees.

GBP Pricing

No conversion fees

UK Support

Local expertise

UK Business Focus

Built for UK needs

Pricing Comparison: UK vs US Pricing

Recommended
namepick.co

UK Pricing & Support

.com domain£9.99/year
.co.uk domain£7.99/year
WHOIS PrivacyFREE
DNS ManagementFREE
CurrencyGBP (£)
VAT HandlingIncluded
Total UK Price£9.99
Domain.com

US-Based Provider

.com domain$9.99/year*
.co.uk domain$9.99/year*
WHOIS Privacy$8.99/year
DNS ManagementBasic Free
CurrencyUSD ($)
VAT+20% Extra
Total UK Price£22.38

*Plus currency conversion & VAT

UK businesses pay double after currency conversion, VAT, and privacy fees

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Featurenamepick.coDomain.com
UK Business Hours Support24/7 UK teamUS timezone
Currency & PricingGBP - No conversionUSD + fees
VAT HandlingIncluded in priceAdded at checkout
UK Legal ComplianceFull UK/GDPRUS-focused
.UK Domain ExpertiseSpecialist knowledgeLimited
Bank Transfer SupportUK bank transfersCards only
Invoice FormatUK VAT invoicesUS format
Renewal RemindersUK timezoneUS timezone

UK Business Owner Reviews

"Domain.com support was always asleep when I needed help. namepick.co's UK team understands our business hours and needs."

Rebecca Thompson

Bristol Online Store

"The hidden VAT and currency fees made Domain.com twice as expensive. namepick.co's transparent GBP pricing is refreshing."

James Wilson

Manchester Agency

"Proper UK VAT invoices from namepick.co make accounting so much easier. Domain.com's US invoices were a headache."

Catherine Hughes

Edinburgh Consultant

Why UK Businesses Need UK Providers

Challenges with US Providers
  • Currency conversion fees on every transaction
  • Support team asleep during UK business hours
  • VAT added as surprise at checkout
  • No understanding of UK business needs
  • Invoices not suitable for UK accounting
Benefits of UK Providers
  • Prices in GBP with VAT included
  • Support available during UK hours
  • Proper UK VAT invoices
  • Understanding of UK market
  • UK bank transfer options

Switch from Domain.com to UK Service

1

Get Auth Codes from Domain.com

Log into Domain.com, unlock domains, and request authorization codes. Note: Their support may be slow due to timezone differences.

2

Create UK Account

Sign up at namepick.co - prices in pounds, no surprises.

3

Transfer Your Domains

Start transfers with UK support available when you need them.

4

Enjoy UK Service

No more currency fees, proper invoices, and support that understands UK business.

Save on currency fees from day one

Join UK Businesses Choosing Local

Better prices, local support, no currency headaches

GBP pricing • UK support • Proper VAT invoices