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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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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 explana.dot

As a mobile wallet team, could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments?

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.

Can explana.dot host a fundraiser thermometer page?

Yes. A goal-tracking fundraiser page on explana.dot lets supporters watch progress and donate at one trusted address. The .PAY name keeps the giving step front and center. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day for mobile money?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Where do I go to register explana.dot once it's available?

As soon as explana.dot is open, you complete registration at https://domain.pay/register, where the flow adapts to whether explana.dot is standard or premium. The registry price, if premium, shows before you confirm. Start with explana.dot there once it's available.

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay when choosing trust.pay?

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.

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.