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from $1,400 + $1,400/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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Frequently asked questions about apis.dot

What is a .PAY domain and why does it matter for digital wallets?

For digital wallets, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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

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

When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain for payroll disbursements?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can two trademark holders both claim apis.dot during priority?

More than one party may hold a valid TMCH mark for the apis.dot string, so multiple SMD-backed claims on apis.dot can arrive during the priority phase. When that happens, the registry resolves competing claims under its published rules rather than first-come alone. Each claimant still needs a valid SMD to be in contention. Start your claim at https://domain.pay/register.

When should an event ticketing business pre-order a .PAY domain for an event ticketing business?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.