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Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

from $2,800 + $2,800/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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

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Frequently asked questions about folk.dot

What does the .PAY ending signal to customers using BNPL checkout for a remittance app?

.PAY signals that the destination is connected to payment action, such as BNPL checkout. That can support clarity and trust when paired with strong security and branding. Check or pre-order the name at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Will a typo variation of my mark let me claim folk.dot?

Trademark priority on folk.dot requires the SMD-encoded mark to match the folk.dot string under TMCH rules, so a typo or near-variation generally will not qualify. Only the validated mark matching folk.dot unlocks priority. If it does not match, your remaining route is a standard pre-order at https://domain.pay/pricing.

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration for mobile money?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

Will I get refunded if my pre-order for folk.dot fails?

Yes. If your pre-order for folk.dot does not succeed, the standard $100 pre-order attempt is refundable, so a failed attempt does not cost you. That makes it safe to pre-order folk.dot and a backup in parallel. Pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

As a payroll platform, can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day?

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.

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.