How to Add Funds via Bank Transfer
Top up your account balance with a bank transfer
How to Add Funds via Bank Transfer
OpusDNS uses a pre-payment model. You must have sufficient balance to register domains, renew, or use paid services. Bank transfer is the recommended method to add funds.
Where to Find It
Path: Left sidebar → Settings → Payments
Direct URL: /settings/payments
What You'll See
A panel opens titled "Transfer Funds" with the description "Choose how to add funds to your account balance." Two options appear:
- Bank Transfer (labeled "Recommended") — "Transfer funds directly from your bank account."
- SEPA Direct Debit (labeled "Soon") — Not yet available.
Click Bank Transfer to see the transfer details.

Bank Transfer Details Page
The page shows your organization's specific banking details for the appropriate currency:
Fields displayed:
- Bank — The bank name
- Account holder — The account holder name
- IBAN — Your designated IBAN for transfers
- BIC / SWIFT — Bank identifier code
- Reference — "Customer number: [your customer number]" — ⚠️ This is critical! Always include this reference so your payment can be matched to your account.
- Address — Bank address
- Processing Time — Estimated time until funds are credited
- Additional Notes — Any extra instructions
Each field has a copy button — click to copy the value to your clipboard (a "Copied" notification appears).
Step-by-Step
- Navigate to Settings → Billing in the left sidebar.
- On the Current Balance card, note your current balance. Click "Add Funds".
- Select "Bank Transfer".
- Copy the banking details (IBAN, BIC, reference) using the copy buttons.
- In your banking app, create a transfer:
- To: The IBAN shown
- Amount: The amount you wish to add
- Reference/Subject: Your customer number as shown — include this exactly
- Submit the transfer in your banking app.
- Wait for processing — once received, your balance will be credited.
Important Notes
- Always use the correct reference (your customer number). Without it, matching your payment to your account can be delayed significantly.
- Processing time varies by bank and currency. The page shows the estimated time.
- The system note states: "The system is available to you as a 'Pre-Payment System' for immediate start. Top-ups can be made to the account listed below. Once we have received the money, we will credit you with the corresponding amount as quickly as possible."
- For billing questions, contact support via the support center (linked on the page).
Alternative: Credit Card Top-Up
If you have a credit card saved under Settings → Payments:
- Click the "Top-up" button on your saved card.
- Enter the amount.
- Note: A 3.5% convenience fee applies to credit card top-ups (your balance is credited with the amount minus the fee).
- You may see a Stripe verification popup if your card requires 3D Secure.