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from $345 + $245/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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Frequently asked questions about criterium.dot

Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for mobile money?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How much does a pre-order for criterium.dot cost?

The standard pre-order for a .PAY name like criterium.dot is listed at $100. If the pre-order cannot be fulfilled, the attempt is refundable per policy, so you are not charged for a name you do not receive. See current pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for point-of-sale payments?

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.

How do I set up email on criterium.dot?

To send and receive mail at criterium.dot, choose a mailbox provider, then add their MX records to your DNS plus SPF, DKIM, and DMARC TXT records for deliverability. Mail won't flow until the MX records for criterium.dot propagate. Manage the domain's DNS from /domains.

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for invoice collection?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

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.