Renewal Markup

Renewal markup is the percentage difference between a domain's [[introductory-pricing|introductory registration price]] and its ongoing [[renewal-fee|renewal fee]]. Registrars legally disclose renewal pricing, but it is often buried in fine print. High renewal markups are a common source of customer frustration and are a primary driver of [[domain-transfer|domain transfers]] to lower-cost registrars. Comparing renewal prices — not just registration prices — is the most important step when choosing a registrar.