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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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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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

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Frequently asked questions about chara.dot

For mobile money, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Are there compliance differences between chara.dot and other gTLDs?

chara.dot may carry payment-oriented eligibility and validation expectations that many open gTLDs do not, reflecting the .PAY namespace's financial focus. This is a registry-level distinction set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay explains the differences and registers chara.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for payroll disbursements?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Should a wallet app choose chara.dot as its primary domain?

A wallet app can choose chara.dot as a primary or campaign domain because .PAY directly signals payments and keeps chara.dot short and on-theme. Whether it becomes primary is your branding decision. Reserve chara.dot for your wallet at https://domain.pay/register.

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio for a payroll platform?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

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.