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from $940 + $840/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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about ape.dot

Before choosing link.pay, can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

What trust signal does ape.dot send compared to a free subdomain?

A dedicated ape.dot on a payment-purpose TLD signals an official, controlled payment property, while a free subdomain looks generic and easier to fake. Customers paying NicNames gain confidence from the clear ape.dot name. Establish it at https://domain.pay/register.

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for BNPL checkout?

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.

How can I verify that ape.dot is genuinely owned by NicNames?

Publish ape.dot from your official, verified channels and reference it consistently so customers can cross-check the ape.dot address against known NicNames sources. Owning ape.dot yourself is what makes such verification meaningful. Claim it at https://domain.pay/register.

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

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.