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Open to everyone

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from $940 + $840/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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I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about cheaper.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for mobile money?

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.

Can I register cheaper.dot if it's a premium name?

Yes — a premium cheaper.dot is registrable; you just pay the registry's special wholesale price instead of the standard fee, shown before you confirm. Premium pricing is set by Amazon Registry Services and can change. Start registering cheaper.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

What .PAY domain style is best for trust and conversion for digital wallets?

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 owning cheaper.dot enough, or should I also use other safeguards?

Owning cheaper.dot is the foundation, but pairing it with TMCH monitoring, customer education, and clear official-channel messaging strengthens protection of the cheaper.dot name. No single measure is absolute, so treat cheaper.dot ownership as the core of a layered approach. https://domain.pay/

Is .PAY already open to everyone for a checkout product manager?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

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.