.exchange Domain Registration India
.exchange is an open generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), delegated on 23 April 2014. WebJi® charges ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits marketplaces, old-for-new dealers and money changers; regulated activities still need their own RBI, SEBI or FIU-IND registration.
For Indian marketplaces, exchange-offer dealers, B2B surplus platforms and licensed money changers weighing a .exchange address.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹4,562/yr
- Renewal
- ₹4,846/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is the .exchange domain extension?
.exchange is an open generic top-level domain for marketplaces and swap services of every kind, managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) and live in the root since 23 April 2014. Its first registry was Spring Falls, LLC; the contract moved to Binky Moon in March 2018. The zone is DNSSEC-signed.
The registry markets it to currency changers, brokers and fund traders, but the word is broader than finance. In Indian usage “exchange” also means an old-for-new offer, a barter board, a student exchange or a B2B trading floor.
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Generic TLD (unrestricted) | IANA |
| Registry operator | Binky Moon, LLC | IANA |
| Delegation | 23 April 2014 | IANA |
| Previous operator | Spring Falls, LLC | IANA |
| DNSSEC | Signed | IANA |
How Indian businesses use a .exchange name
The strongest Indian uses are marketplaces where two sides trade: used goods, B2B lots, skills or currency. The extension does the explaining, so the brand label can stay short.
| Business | Name idea |
|---|---|
| Used-car or two-wheeler exchange dealer | oldbike.exchange |
| Jeweller running an old-gold exchange scheme | goldswap.exchange |
| B2B surplus-stock marketplace (textiles, steel, spares) | surplusyarn.exchange |
| Authorised money changer near an airport | forexdesk.exchange |
| Book or uniform swap for schools | schoolbooks.exchange |
| Freelancer skill-swap community | skillbarter.exchange |
How much does .exchange cost at WebJi®?
₹4,562 for the first year, then ₹4,846 a year, before 18% GST. A five-year hold costs ₹23,946 before tax (₹4,562 + 4 × ₹4,846). Premium short words such as currency codes may be priced higher by the registry and are quoted before payment.
| Extension | Registration (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Signals |
|---|---|---|---|
| .exchange | 4,562 | 4,846 | Two-sided marketplace or swap |
| .trade | 2,754 | 3,037 | Importers, exporters, wholesalers |
| .money | 4,562 | 4,846 | Payments, remittance, personal finance |
| .finance | 9,471 | 11,374 | Lenders, advisers, NBFC brands |
WebJi® billing, 14 November 2026. Register .exchange.
Does a .exchange domain need SEBI or RBI approval?
The domain itself needs no approval — the registry checks no licence — but the business behind it may. Buying forexdesk.exchange does not make you an authorised money changer, and a share-trading or crypto platform needs its own registration whatever its address.
- Foreign currency exchange: requires RBI authorisation as a money changer or authorised dealer.
- Stock or commodity broking: requires SEBI registration; the site should display it.
- Virtual digital asset platforms: must register with FIU-IND under anti-money-laundering rules.
- Used goods, barter, B2B lots: no sector licence; normal GST and consumer rules apply.
Avoid names that suggest you are a recognised stock exchange. Misleading regulated terms in an address can draw complaints that the registry acts on.
.exchange, .trade or .in for a marketplace?
Pick .exchange when buyers and sellers swap with each other on your platform; pick .trade when you are the one selling stock; pick .in when the audience is all-Indian and price matters. No extension improves rankings, so the deciding factor is what the address tells a first-time visitor. .in costs ₹1,000 a year and works well as a backup that redirects to the .exchange site.
Launching a marketplace on .exchange
A listing marketplace needs more server headroom than a brochure site, so plan hosting before launch. Small swap boards run on WooCommerce hosting; trading dashboards with live prices are better on a VPS. Turn on auto-renew, and see domain transfer to consolidate names held elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
When was .exchange delegated?
IANA records 23 April 2014, under Spring Falls, LLC. In March 2018 Binky Moon, LLC took over the zone together with .academy and 195 other extensions, and Identity Digital now runs it.
Can a car dealer use .exchange for an old-car exchange offer?
Yes. Vehicle exchange and resale need no special approval for the domain. Make sure any manufacturer brand in the name is used with permission, because trademark owners can file a dispute against confusing registrations.
Is a crypto exchange allowed on a .exchange domain?
The registry does not ban it, but an Indian virtual digital asset platform must register with FIU-IND. The registry can suspend names used for fraud, so an unregistered or deceptive exchange risks both legal and domain action.
What does .exchange cost for two years?
₹9,408 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 for the second. GST is added on the invoice, and a GSTIN can be entered for input credit.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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