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.BW

Registry operator Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) · ccTLD
5 registrars tracked
Cheapest registration
$167.31
Gandilive · promo · then $323.09/yr
Cheapest renewal
$323.09
Gandilive · per year
Cheapest transfer
$44.94
DonDominiolive · incl. 1-yr extension
Recorded renewal low
$322.98
2026-08-09
Cheapest .bw renewal — 26 days recorded over 40 market minimum · 14 days never recorded, drawn as breaks
$189 $457 $726 $994 08 Aug23 Aug02 Sep09 Sep15 Sep recorded low $322.98 $323.09
Receipt · .bw via Gandi — best 5-year path
year 1 · promo price $167.31
years 2–5 @ $323.09 $1292.36
WHOIS privacy free on eligible TLDs
total · 5 years$1459.67
prices as of 2026-09-16 10:10 UTChow this is computed →

Registrar board

every .bw offer, ranked by true cost
# Registrar Privacy visit
1 Gandi live — adds EU VAT for consumers $323.09 $147.99 free* $813.49 visit
2 DonDominio live — adds EU VAT for consumers $370.34 $44.94 free* $1149.10 visit
3 Openprovider live — adds EU VAT for consumers $860.23 — not verified $2580.69 visit
4 Cloudean held 09-15 $1017.14 — free* $3051.42 visit
5 Hosterion live — adds EU VAT for consumers $1140.05 — not verified $3420.15 visit
Showing 5 registrars · 4 live, 1 held from an earlier day · what that means · +vat / no vat appear only when confirmed; unmarked means no public statement · why prices exclude it · free* means the registrar includes privacy where the registry permits it; availability can still differ for this TLD PIN + TO COMPARE UP TO 3 · TAP A PRICE FOR ITS RECEIPT

About .bw

one honest minute

.bw is a ccTLD run by Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). We track it because 5 registrars price it — the numbers below are what they actually charge.

Right now the cheapest way in is $167.31 at Gandi (promo — it renews at $323.09/yr), the cheapest renewal on the market is $323.09/yr at Gandi, and the best five-year total is $1459.67 via Gandi. If you're moving an existing name, transfers start at $44.94 and normally include a one-year extension.

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How .bw compares

renewals and five-year totals, same math

.bw vs .eg: today's best .bw renewal, $323.09/yr, runs level with the best .eg renewal at $319.99/yr. Held for five years at today's prices, .bw totals $1459.67 against $1595.00 for .eg — the cheaper hold of the two.

.bw vs .sch.jo: today's best .bw renewal, $323.09/yr, runs level with the best .sch.jo renewal at $329.99/yr. Held for five years at today's prices, .bw totals $1459.67 against $1592.95 for .sch.jo — the cheaper hold of the two.

If .bw expires

backorder coverage is a different market from registration price
Confirmed public routes 0 no provider list proves support yet

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FAQ

.bw pricing
How much does a .bw domain cost?
Right now the cheapest verified first-year price for a .bw domain is $167.31 at Gandi, and the cheapest verified renewal is $323.09 per year at Gandi. First-year promo prices usually apply once — always check the renewal before you commit.
Why is the .bw renewal price different from the first-year price?
Registrars discount the first year to win customers, then charge the regular rate from year two. On .bw the steepest step-up on today's board is ×1.9 — that gap is exactly why Domain.Guru always prints the renewal beside the promo.
What is the cheapest way to keep a .bw domain for 5 years?
The lowest verified 5-year total today is $1459.67 via Gandi — first year $167.31, then $323.09 per year, ICANN fees included where they apply. Our default ranking sorts by the same formula, computed over 3 years.
Can I transfer a .bw domain to a cheaper registrar?
Yes — a transfer usually includes a 1-year extension. The cheapest independently published .bw transfer right now is $44.94 at DonDominio. Domains must typically be 60+ days old and unlocked, with a transfer code from the current registrar.