CentralNic (operating as XYZ registry) has announced a price increase across its portfolio of TLDs and SLD registry extensions. The new pricing takes effect on August 25, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. This applies to registrations, renewals, and transfers, as detailed below. This is a registry-level change and applies industry-wide it is not specific to any single registrar.
Effective date
August 25, 2026, 14:00 UTC. Any registration, renewal, or transfer processed before this timestamp will be charged at the current (pre-increase) price. Anything processed at or after this timestamp will be charged at the new price.
What's changing
1. Standard domain pricing
| TLD | Price before Aug 25, 2026 | Price on/after Aug 25, 2026 | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| .XYZ | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Monster | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Quest | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Beauty | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Hair | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Skin | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Makeup | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Homes | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Autos | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Motorcycles | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Boats | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Yachts | $12.10 | $13.30 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .CEO | $85.00 | $100.00 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Hosting | $300.00 | $330.00 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Game | $300.00 | $330.00 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
| .Tickets | $350.00 | $375.00 | Registration, Renewal, Transfer |
Note: the source notice indicates additional TLD price changes on subsequent pages not included in this excerpt — confirm the full list against the original registry notice before publishing.
2. Premium tier restructuring
Several TLDs are moving premium-tier domains to Standard pricing, with a small subset moving instead to new High/High tiers (see the registry's attached domain list for exceptions).
- Domains already registered in a High/Low premium tier will continue renewing at the Standard rate — no change for existing registrants in that category.
- .Monster / .Baby: Premium Tiers 1–3 move to Standard for registration, renewal, and transfer.
- .Quest / .Beauty / .Hair / .Skin / .Makeup: Premium Tiers 4–5 move to Standard for registration, renewal, and transfer.
- .Homes / .Autos / .Motorcycles / .Boats / .Yachts: Premium Tiers 5–6 move to Standard for registration, renewal, and transfer.
- .Homes / .Motorcycles / .Boats / .Yachts: Premium Tier 4 increases from $35.00 to $50.00 (registration, renewal, transfer).
- .Game: Premium Tier moves from $300 to Standard pricing (registration, renewal, transfer).
3. Legacy grandfathered renewal pricing
| TLD | Price before | Price on/after | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| .Homes / .Motorcycles / .Boats / .Yachts | $35.00 | $50.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before March 16, 2021, 00:00 UTC |
| .Audio | $20.00 | $35.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before Sept 8, 2017, 00:00 UTC |
| .Diet | $25.00 | $35.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before Sept 8, 2017, 00:00 UTC |
| .Flowers | $35.00 | $50.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before Sept 8, 2017, 00:00 UTC |
| .Guitars | $35.00 | $50.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before Sept 8, 2017, 00:00 UTC |
| .Hosting | $35.00 | $50.00 | Renewal/Transfer — domains registered before Sept 8, 2017, 00:00 UTC |
4. SLD registry pricing (.us.com, .uk.com, .eu.com, .com.de, .cn.com, .de.com, .uk.net, .jpn.com, .us.org, .br.com, .gb.net, .ae.org, .mex.com, .se.net, .hu.net)
| SLD | Currency | Price before | Price after |
|---|---|---|---|
| .us.com | USD | $15.00 | $16.50 |
| .us.org | USD | $15.00 | $16.50 |
| .uk.com | GBP | £16.25 | £17.50 |
| .uk.net | GBP | £16.25 | £17.50 |
| .eu.com | EUR | €12.50 | €15.00 |
| .com.de | EUR | €3.60 | €5.00 |
| .de.com | EUR | €12.50 | €15.00 |
| .br.com | USD | $33.00 | $36.00 |
| .gb.net | GBP | £5.00 | £17.50 |
| .ae.org | USD | $15.00 | $17.50 |
| .mex.com | USD | $10.00 | $12.00 |
All of the above SLDs also introduce a $50.00 / £50.00 / €50.00 redemption (restore) fee, effective the same date, where none existed previously (applies across .us.com, .us.org, .uk.com, .uk.net, .eu.com, .com.de, .de.com, .br.com, .gb.net, .ae.org, .mex.com, .cn.com, .jpn.com, .se.net, .hu.net).
Frequently asked questions
Why is the price increasing? This is a registry-level pricing update issued by CentralNic (XYZ registry). Registrars do not set these prices — we pass through the registry's wholesale rate. Registries periodically adjust pricing to reflect operating costs, investment in the TLD, and market positioning.
Will my current registration be affected? No. Prices only change for actions (registration, renewal, or transfer) processed on or after August 25, 2026, 14:00 UTC. Your domain's current registration term is unaffected until it comes up for renewal.
I have a Premium-tier domain — does this apply to me? If your domain is already registered under a High/Low premium tier, it will continue renewing at the Standard rate going forward — this is not a price increase for you. If your domain sits in one of the specific tiers listed under "Premium tier restructuring" above, refer to that table for the applicable change.
Can I renew early to lock in the current price? Yes — any renewal processed before August 25, 2026, 14:00 UTC, will be charged at the pre-increase rate. If you'd like to renew early, you can do so from your account dashboard, or contact us for assistance.
Does this affect ICANN or other third-party fees? No. This notice covers registry-set domain pricing only. Any applicable ICANN transaction fees remain separate and unchanged by this notice.
Is this specific to my registrar/account? No. This is a change made by the registry (CentralNic/XYZ) and applies to all registrars and resellers carrying these TLDs, not specific to any one account or platform.
What about the new redemption/restore fees on SLD domains? Several SLD registries (e.g., .us.com, .uk.com, .eu.com) are introducing a redemption fee for the first time, applicable if a domain expires and needs to be restored during the redemption grace period. This does not apply to active, in-good-standing domains.
Do I need to take any action? No action is required. Renewals will simply reflect the new pricing from the effective date onward. If you want to avoid the increase on an upcoming renewal, you may renew early at the current rate before August 25, 2026, 14:00 UTC.