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Escrow.com

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The world's largest provider of online escrow services. Removing the risk from online transactions with our government licensed service since 1999.


escrow.com
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Escrow.com Reviews Summary

Escrow.com garners mixed feedback from customers, highlighting both commendable service and significant concerns. Positive experiences often emphasize the professionalism and helpfulness of customer support, particularly during complex transactions, which many users found reassuring. However, a recurring theme in negative reviews points to frustrating delays in fund transfers and a lack of transparency regarding fees and processes. Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of refunds and the perceived incompetence in managing transactions. Overall, while some users appreciate the service for its protective measures, others warn of potential complications and inefficiencies.

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Kentucky
1 review
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September 1, 2019

I really like the 3rd party Escrow management. Customer Service reps were very helpful in the whole process for us first-timers. I would say the verification process (buyer-seller) takes some time which is tough when you are anxious to receive your purchased items. Overall everything worked out well.

Date of experience: August 30, 2019
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I found Escrow.com's instalments payments mechanisms very cumbersome, so much so that we eventually just paid the balance out.
The fact that Escrow can't arrange a direct debit, that the transfer is at risk every month that an instalment is due, that each instalment has to be separately invoiced/paid, often leading to minor fx discrepancies are all factors that would discourage a potential buyer from proceeding down this path.
Philip Wood, Director & General Counsel, Fine Art Bourse Limited.

Date of experience: August 29, 2019
Thailand
1 review
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All Support team members that I talked to in the last 1 month were very polite and helpful, and professionally solved all my queries. Thanks to the team

Date of experience: August 20, 2019
Spain
1 review
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I have been using Escrow.com for some time and always been very satisfied with their service. Never failed to me. They are very professional and responsive, and always willing to help if you have any doubts. The concierge service worth it everytime. Peace of mind and fast transaction, like always. My experience with them has been always very positive, so I would recommend them to everyone going to sell or buy a domain name. Thank you guys and keep up the good work!

Date of experience: August 20, 2019
Arizona
1 review
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Diana is the best!
August 10, 2019

Diana is the BEST! She helped explain the Concierge Service that the Buyer did not request when he opened the account.

Date of experience: August 8, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Great service
August 2, 2019

I needed help with a transaction and I got help right away. In less than a 5 minute call my problem was solved. I'm a busy guy so I love that.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
Canada
1 review
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The team at Escrow.com manages the process so well. They are helpful and treat you with respect and do their best to help make the process as smooth as possible. Very few companies are at this level of quality service - thank you to the team at Escrow.

In particular, thank you to Jay. He is 5-star in terms of customer support.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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General assistance
July 31, 2019

Extremely kind, and professional customer service reps.
He went above and beyond 100 stars.

Everyone at the customer representative department of Escrow.com are well trained, and highly trained and professional.

Date of experience: July 30, 2019
Massachusetts
1 review
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I began doing business upon recommendation from a friend. This was my first experience in doing business with an internet service company ( involved with material amount of funds). I was hesitant and suspicious on how the deal would be handled and consummated. Let's cut through the chase.

From the very outset, Escrow.com explained the process and security measures that would protect my investment while walking me through each step in the transaction. I felt relieved with my interaction with professionally talented employees at Escrow.com. I will go back for another transaction in a heart beat and will recommend to my friends and others to engage their transactions with Escrow.com as well. I don't hesitate to rank Escrow.com with the highest rating #5. SPP

Date of experience: July 16, 2019
Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Took nearly two weeks to complete transaction after the terms were agreed to. The customer support services provided no help, only promises to pass information along. No escalation, little communication.

Date of experience: July 9, 2019
Canada
2 reviews
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Why would anyone use a web hosting service to buy a domain and pay 15-20% commission? Escrow makes the transaction easy, safe and extremely affordable.
I will be using this company from now on.
Thank you.

Greg
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Date of experience: June 26, 2019
California
1 review
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This service eliminated the uncertainty involved in releasing the domain transfer and receiving payment for the transferred domain. I would use them again if I were to sell or buy a registered domain.

Date of experience: June 25, 2019
New York
1 review
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I was very pleased with escrow.com. They were very concerned about being careful about security both on the sellers and my side. There customer service is excellent. I am very satisfied and I am difficult.

Date of experience: June 14, 2019
North Macedonia
1 review
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Ron is the BEST!
June 13, 2019

Ron from Escrow Support team is the best one they got. He is the one one that really tried to help and did! Thank you again Ron!

Date of experience: June 12, 2019
Florida
1 review
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The steps were just very hard to follow and you have to go to your bank to be able to finish your steps. I don't have time to wait to get approved for every steps. But the customer service is awesome! Thank you, Alex for helping me!

Date of experience: June 5, 2019
District of Columbia
1 review
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I purchased a domain using Escrow.com. Their user interface is really lacking in some aspects. For example, I expected it to display the status of the transaction and update this information at every step. Instead it shows only some cryptic texts that are almost meaningless, lagging behind what is really happening. I had to reach out to customer service several times, via chat and email, in order to figure out what was happening. Their online guides are also of limited help. Nevertheless, the transaction was completed and I am satisfied with their services.

Date of experience: May 31, 2019
New York
1 review
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Highly recommended
May 31, 2019

Sold a domain via Escrow.com. The transaction was quick and simple. I used the concierge service and was guided by Gab C. Who made the transfer process very easy. Thanks again Gab. Hope this is one of many more transactions for me.

Date of experience: May 30, 2019
Michigan
1 review
4 helpful votes
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USE SOMEONE ELSE
May 28, 2019

This is the worst service ever - I have tried for 4 days to fund my account and I get excuse after excuse as to why they can't find the $7k that I transferred to them... Told them to send me my money back and they say oh that could take up to 14 days? To wire me my money back that you supposedly can't find? This company is the worst - I have been on hold with them now for 1 hour and still no answer - find a different company to use - save yourself the time and headache!

Date of experience: May 28, 2019
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Escrow.com is one of the worst companies I have ever dealt with. I had a large transaction and a concierge was assigned to us to help in the process. He was basically useless and never did anything for us to help resolve the numerous problems we encountered. Then, he completely disappeared for about 10 days. He then suddenly answered my email and then disappeared again. And, good luck getting anyone else in their support department to help. If you send them an email they don't have an auto-response, so you never even know if they got your email, you just have to wait and hope they answer your email. Plus, their website security sucks. They do not have two-factor authentication and, if the details on your disbursement page change they don't even send you an email to notify you that a change has been made. The attitude of this company seems to be, you have nowhere else to go, so we will treat you like crap and there is not much you can do about it. I would never use them again and I would warn people to avoid them like the plague!

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
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Neal (Neil?) at escrow has been with us every step of the way. We're grateful for his help in a process that can easily go off-track or otherwise get mixed up when two parties who don't know each other need a trusted middleman to get the process completed. Thanks Neal and the others (Jo) who helped us along the way.

Date of experience: May 14, 2019