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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 cds.dot

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for a fintech founder?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Is cds.dot restricted to payment companies only?

cds.dot is part of a TLD oriented toward payments, but the .PAY registry does not necessarily limit registration strictly to payment companies. Validation expectations typically center on relevant, good-faith financial or payment use. domain.pay can confirm whether your case fits at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Is NicNames a better fit than cds.dot for my idea?

Whether NicNames fits better than cds.dot depends on how cleanly each captures cds.dot and reads as a payment name. domain.pay lets you place NicNames and cds.dot side by side to judge clarity and recall. Compare them at https://domain.pay/domains.

What should I know about Amazon Registry and .PAY before registering for a retail brand?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A retail brand can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

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.