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Frequently asked questions about afta.dot
Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 for online checkout?
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.
What makes afta.dot eligible for priority but not a generic descriptive term?
afta.dot is eligible for priority only when a validated TMCH mark matches its afta.dot string; a generic descriptive term usually cannot be registered or validated as a trademark, so it yields no SMD. The eligibility test is a real, matching mark for afta.dot. Without one, use the pre-order route at https://domain.pay/pricing.
Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for loan repayments?
Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.
Why pair afta.dot with a loyalty program?
When members redeem points or top up balances, afta.dot gives them a payment-native home that feels secure. Keeping loyalty transactions on a .PAY name reinforces that this is the official place to pay. Get started at https://domain.pay/register.
Can I pre-register a .PAY name without a trademark for a donation platform?
Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.
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.