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Transact IPv4 address blocks with the funds held securely
IPv4 transfers involve a registry process that takes time to complete. Rbcpay holds the buyer’s funds throughout, so the seller is not asked to transfer on trust and the buyer is not asked to pay before the block is actually theirs.
How an IPv4 transaction works
1. Agree on terms
Buyer and seller agree the block, the price and the transfer route.
2. Buyer pays Rbcpay
Funds are secured before the registry process begins.
3. Seller initiates the transfer
The seller begins the transfer through the relevant Regional Internet Registry process.
4. Buyer confirms the transfer
The buyer verifies the block is registered to them and matches what was agreed.
5. Rbcpay pays the seller
The funds are released once the buyer confirms.
IPv4 transactions we support
Address block sales
Sales of IPv4 blocks between organisations, with the funds held for the duration of the transfer process.
Leases and staged deals
Arrangements paid across an agreed schedule, structured as milestones where appropriate.
Broker-facilitated transfers
Transactions arranged by an IPv4 broker whose commission is agreed and released alongside the seller’s payment.
Cross-region transfers
Transfers between organisations under different registries, where the process is longer and trust is harder to establish.
Built for a transfer that does not complete instantly
Unlike most online purchases, an IPv4 transfer depends on a registry process rather than a click. Holding the funds for the full duration means neither side has to carry the risk of that waiting period alone.
- Funds confirmed before the registry process starts
- Seller never transfers on the promise of payment
- Buyer approves only once the block is registered to them
Suited to counterparties who have never dealt with each other
IPv4 buyers and sellers are frequently organisations in different countries with no prior relationship and no practical way to verify each other. Rbcpay is the neutral party for both.
- Neutral holding of funds for both organisations
- Terms documented and accepted before payment
- Payment is final once approved, with no chargebacks
IPv4 transaction questions
How long does a transfer take?
The timeline depends on the registry process that applies to the parties involved. Rbcpay holds the funds for the duration, however long that is.
What happens if the registry does not approve the transfer?
The buyer does not confirm, so the funds are not released. The outcome follows the terms both parties accepted at the start.
Can a broker be included?
Yes. A brokered transaction lets the broker set their commission up front, which is released at the same time the seller is paid.
Ready to transact an IPv4 block?
Agree the terms, secure the funds, and release payment only once the transfer is confirmed.