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from $345 + $245/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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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

from $2,745 + $245/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about assoc.dot

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for BNPL checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Why is a short suffix like .PAY good for assoc.dot?

The .PAY suffix is only three letters, so assoc.dot stays compact and easy to read on buttons, receipts, and signs. Short suffixes also reduce typos. That brevity makes assoc.dot practical wherever space or attention is limited.

Who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period for a checkout product manager?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Why is impersonation on assoc.dot harder for customers to detect?

Because .PAY implies a payment purpose, customers tend to assume any assoc.dot address under it is legitimate, lowering their guard. That assumption is exactly why an unprotected assoc.dot is dangerous and why NicNames should own it. https://domain.pay/register

Before choosing bank.pay, how exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.