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Frequently asked questions about activation.dot

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 for digital wallets?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Does the TMCH charge me anything to enable an SMD for activation.dot?

The Trademark Clearinghouse sets its own fees for recording and validating your mark, independent of NicNames's registration pricing for activation.dot. NicNames's standard pre-order for activation.dot is listed at $100, separate from any TMCH costs. Plan for both when pursuing priority on activation.dot. See registrar pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a fintech founder, how do I register a .PAY domain right now?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Should I register activation.dot even if I have no immediate use for it?

Yes. Defensive registration of activation.dot keeps the official activation.dot payment name out of impersonators' hands even before you build anything on it. With a $100 pre-order and refunds on failure, holding activation.dot now is cheaper than a later dispute. https://domain.pay/register

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 when choosing bank.pay?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.