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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 apts.dot

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

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.

Can I register apts.dot without a trademark if someone else holds the mark?

You can pre-order apts.dot without a trademark, but a validated TMCH mark holder for the apts.dot string keeps priority over your pre-order. If a rights holder claims apts.dot during the priority phase with a valid SMD, their claim outranks a standard pre-order. Review the pre-order path and pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for BNPL checkout?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

What if a former partner refuses to release apts.dot?

If a former partner holds apts.dot without legitimate right and uses it in bad faith against NicNames, a UDRP-style dispute may be considered, though outcomes depend on the agreement and evidence. Clear contracts and early registration of the apts.dot name help avoid this. https://domain.pay/

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

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.