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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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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

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Frequently asked questions about downstream.dot

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay for a payroll platform?

A .PAY pre-order can fail if the name is registered earlier, classified as premium, reserved, blocked, refused by registry policy or lost to another faster submission. Search and order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains, and review its credit/cash-refund options.

How does ICANN's process shape the launch of downstream.dot?

ICANN's new-gTLD framework requires phased launches, which is why downstream.dot moves through sunrise then general availability. This standardized process protects trademarks first and opens names like downstream.dot to the public after. domain.pay positions you for it at https://domain.pay/register.

Who operates the .PAY extension, and where can a remittance app get one for BNPL checkout?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A remittance app 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.

Can I transfer downstream.dot pricing to another name if it fails?

No. If downstream.dot fails to register, the attempt is refunded under our stated policy rather than transferred, and any other name is priced separately by its own registry tier. You would place a fresh pre-order for a different downstream.dot. Read the policy at https://domain.pay/pricing.

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for a retail brand?

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.

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.