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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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Frequently asked questions about brainstem.dot

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

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

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

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run when choosing trust.pay?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How does brainstem.dot help a pop-up donation drive?

A quick donation drive can stand up a giving page on brainstem.dot in minutes, sharing one memorable address. The .PAY name reads as a trusted place to give across flyers and posts. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

As a bank or credit union, could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

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.