Earn 3% More on Afternic Payouts with Good as Gold 

Earlier this year, we introduced aftermarket payouts via Good as Gold, a digital wallet system that keeps your Afternic earnings working for you within the GoDaddy ecosystem. Now, we’re making it even more rewarding. 

For a limited time, Afternic sellers who use Good as Gold will receive a 3% bonus on every payout processed between March 1 and April 30, 2026. This means more capital to reinvest in your domain portfolio – at no cost to you. 

What is Good as Gold? 

Good as Gold is a USD balance within your GoDaddy account that functions as spendable capital. When you choose Good as Gold for your Afternic payouts, your earnings are quickly available to: 

• Purchase domains at GoDaddy Auctions – traditional auctions and closeouts 

• Manage your portfolio – renewals, transfers, and registrations 

• Acquire inventory – register new domains or buy through Afternic-powered listings 

The advantage is speed and efficiency. Instead of waiting for external deposits and transfers, your capital remains active in the ecosystem where you’re already investing.  

How the 3% Bonus Works 

Afternic sellers who choose Good as Gold as their payout method will receive a 3% bonus on all payouts processed between March 1 and April 30, 2026. 

• Promotional Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026  

• Bonus Payment: May 2026 (all eligible bonuses paid together)  

• Eligibility: Good as Gold must be selected as your payment method before each payout processes 

Example: If you have $10,000 in Afternic payouts during the promotional period, you’ll receive an additional $300 credited to your Good as Gold balance in May 2026. 

How to Activate (Takes 90 Seconds) 

Already using Good as Gold? You're automatically eligible. No action required - your March and April payouts will include the 3% bonus. 

New to Good as Gold? Follow these three steps: 

1. Connect Your Accounts 

Here is a quick video to show you how:

2. Update Your Payment Method 

• Visit afternic.com/accounts/payments 

• Select Good as Gold as your payment method 

• Save your changes 

3. Confirm Your Setup 

• Your next Afternic payout will go to Good as Gold 

• Check your Good as Gold balance anytime in your GoDaddy account 

• Track your bonus eligibility for payouts processed March 1 - April 30 

Important: You must select Good as Gold before each payout processes to qualify for the bonus. We recommend making the switch now to ensure all March and April payouts are eligible. 

Why This Matters for Domain Sellers 

Time is opportunity cost in domain investing. When capital sits idle in external accounts, you miss deals. Good as Gold eliminates that friction - and during this promotional period, you'll earn 3% more while gaining fast access to your earnings. 

For professional sellers managing active portfolios, this compounds quickly. 

Have feedback? As you use Good as Gold over the coming months, we want to hear from you. What features would make this even more valuable for your business? Email domaincommunity@godaddy.com, or tag us on X @Afternic. 

Offer valid for Afternic payouts processed between March 1 and April 30, 2026. Good as Gold must be selected as your payout method before the payout is processed. Bonus equals 3% of your Afternic payout. Bonuses earned during March and April will be credited to your Good as Gold balance in May 2026. Reversed or refunded transactions are excluded, and bonuses may be adjusted or reversed if the underlying transaction is reversed. Bonus funds are non-withdrawable, must be used within the GoDaddy ecosystem, and any attempt to withdraw bonus funds may result in forfeiture of the corresponding bonus. Subject to the Afternic Membership Agreement and the Good as Gold Terms of Service.