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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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Frequently asked questions about clearinghouse.dot
What happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails for payroll disbursements?
domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.
Can two trademark holders both claim clearinghouse.dot during priority?
More than one party may hold a valid TMCH mark for the clearinghouse.dot string, so multiple SMD-backed claims on clearinghouse.dot can arrive during the priority phase. When that happens, the registry resolves competing claims under its published rules rather than first-come alone. Each claimant still needs a valid SMD to be in contention. Start your claim at https://domain.pay/register.
Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for crypto payments?
A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.
Will clearinghouse.dot help a coupon or promo redemption?
Direct promo redemptions to clearinghouse.dot so the discount and the payment happen on one trusted address. A payment-native name keeps the offer credible and the path short. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.
Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for fraud prevention?
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.
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.