Typical Buyers
ISPs / Data Centers / Cloud Providers / Companies
For Buyers
Buyer Guide
Compare listings, review pricing, and move forward when you find the right IPv4 block.
Base fee
Buyer side 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
Optional Escrow
Available when extra protection is needed
Separate fee
JPNIC transfer fee
Cost Simulator
Buyer Cost Simulator
Estimate the buyer-side cost when a listing closes at the displayed unit price. Choose prefixes, enter the unit price, and turn escrow on when needed to see an approximate total including fees.
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Applied Fees
Buyer-side fee 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
Escrow is optional and is off by default. Turn it on only when the deal needs added payment protection.
Selected Prefixes
Select one or more prefixes
Summary
Total IP Count
0 IP
Purchase Amount
JPY 0
Buyer-side Fee
JPY 0
Buyer-side fee 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
Escrow Fee
Escrow is off
Escrow add-on 1% (minimum fee JPY 100,000)
Estimated Buyer Cost
JPY 0
Effective Unit Cost: JPY 0 / IP
This is an approximate estimate when the deal closes at the displayed unit price. JPNIC transfer fees, taxes, and case-specific costs are not included.
Buyer Benefits
Easy comparison
Compare block size, pricing, and minimum sale terms across listings.
Clear pricing signals
Review pricing signals before moving into detailed negotiation.
Flexible buying options
Review options from smaller blocks to larger acquisitions.
Process
How buyers typically proceed
A practical order is to review conditions first, compare options next, and add extra protection only when needed.
1. Review conditions
Review block size, timing, and pricing before choosing a listing.
2. Compare and signal interest
Compare listings and move forward on the options that fit.
3. Finalize conditions
Align on price, timing, and transfer conditions.
4. Settlement and transfer completion
Complete payment, transfer, and close the deal.
Fees
How buyer-side costs are viewed
The base fee is 1% with a minimum fee of JPY 50,000, and escrow with bank-backed protection can be added when stronger safety is needed.
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Base marketplace fee
Buyer side 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
The standard marketplace fee for buyers is 1%, with a minimum fee of JPY 50,000.
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Transfer fee
Handled separately
Transfer-related fees are separate from marketplace fees.
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Optional escrow
Generally +1% (minimum fee JPY 100,000)
Escrow can be added when stronger protection is needed.
Fee Illustration
Illustrative fee view
For example, below is a simple comparison between the standard flow and the escrow flow for a listing at JPY 4,500 per IP.
- Displayed price: JPY 4,500 / IP
- Base marketplace fee: 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
- Transfer-related fee: handled separately
- Optional escrow add-on: +1% (minimum fee JPY 100,000)
- When escrow is used, the approximate buyer cost is the purchase amount plus buyer-side fee and escrow fee.
- For smaller deals, calculate with the minimum buyer-side fee and minimum escrow fee.
Escrow
Escrow
Escrow is available as an optional service for buyers who want added protection during payment and transfer.
- Base marketplace fee: 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
- Transfer-related fees are separate
- Escrow is generally an additional 1%
- Minimum escrow fee may apply
Payment Flow
In the standard process, payment goes directly from buyer to seller. With escrow, funds are held until transfer is confirmed.
Standard process (without escrow)
Buyer
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Send purchase amount directly
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Seller
Buyer
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Buyer-side fee 1% (minimum JPY 50,000)
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IP-REINS
Seller and Buyer
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File transfer request after payment
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JPNIC
- Transfer-related fees are handled separately
This is the simplest buying flow.
Escrow process
Bank
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Provide escrow support
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Buyer
Buyer
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Deposit purchase amount into escrow
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Bank
Seller and Buyer
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File transfer request after deposit
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JPNIC
Bank
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Release payment after transfer confirmation
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Seller
Buyer
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Buyer-side fee 1% (minimum JPY 50,000) + escrow fee
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IP-REINS
- Transfer-related fees are handled separately
- Escrow provider holds funds until transfer is confirmed
Use this when extra protection is needed.