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from $2,800 + $2,800/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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Frequently asked questions about byc.dot

How can a marketplace use a .PAY domain for crypto payments?

A marketplace can use .PAY for seller payouts, buyer checkout, escrow, billing or payment support flows. Generate and verify names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Choose a label that customers will recognize as official and safe.

Does a pending trademark application qualify for an SMD to claim byc.dot?

The Trademark Clearinghouse generally validates registered marks, not mere pending applications, so a pending filing usually cannot produce an SMD to claim byc.dot. You need a validated TMCH record for the byc.dot mark first. If your application matures and is validated, you can then pursue priority on byc.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Can two people pre-order the same byc.dot?

Multiple parties may express interest in byc.dot, which is exactly why queue position and phase matter. If demand exceeds one registration, domain.pay processes by the registry's rules and refunds unfulfilled attempts per policy. Understand the process at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Why are payment brands talking about .PAY with a trademark for loan repayments?

For loan repayments, .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/.

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.