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Frequently asked questions about franchise.dot
As an event ticketing business, can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1?
An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.
Can I learn more about .PAY before I commit to franchise.dot?
Yes. You can read about the .PAY namespace, operated by Amazon Registry Services, and explore available names before committing to franchise.dot at https://domain.pay/. When you are ready to reserve franchise.dot, start your pre-order or priority request at https://domain.pay/register.
Where can I see the exact .PAY premium price for wallet.pay for a mobile wallet team?
Premium .PAY names can carry additional registry retail fees set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay says premium retail can vary by tier, so check the exact label before paying: https://domain.pay/pricing. The pre-order or fast-track fee does not make a premium name standard-priced.
Are failed pre-order refunds automatic for franchise.dot?
When a pre-order attempt for franchise.dot fails to register franchise.dot, the fee is refundable per the stated policy, and your domain.pay account reflects the refund handling. Refer to the terms shown at checkout for specifics on franchise.dot. Place your franchise.dot pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.
As a checkout product manager, what are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
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.