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Frequently asked questions about cand.dot

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration for digital wallets?

.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.

Will browsing the catalog reveal options I'd miss searching only cand.dot?

Yes. Browsing domain.pay's curated catalog reveals options you would miss by searching only cand.dot, since it surfaces themed and adjacent payment names beyond cand.dot. Open-ended browsing complements targeted search. Browse the catalog at https://domain.pay/domains.

For crypto payments, who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period?

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.

Is .PAY a restricted namespace that affects how I claim cand.dot?

.PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, which sets the policies governing how names like cand.dot are claimed, including the trademark-priority phase. Those rules determine when an SMD-backed claim on cand.dot is accepted. NicNames applies the registry's policy on your behalf. Learn the basics at https://domain.pay/.

Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission for BNPL checkout?

If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.

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.