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Pre-order — be first in line

from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about alef.dot

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for mobile money?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Is alef.dot a good home for a billing dashboard?

Routing your customer billing dashboard to alef.dot gives account holders a stable, payment-native address to manage cards and invoices. The consistency lowers support load when people search for "where do I pay." Start at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

How should I think about alef.dot versus buying many domain variants?

Instead of stacking many extensions, alef.dot gives you one purpose-built payment address that says what it does. It focuses your spend on the name customers will actually use to pay alef.dot. Compare available options at /domains.

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for payroll disbursements for a regional bank?

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.

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.