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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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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 gawker.dot

For BNPL checkout, is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

Can I get a partial refund on gawker.dot after registration?

Partial refunds are not offered once gawker.dot is successfully registered, because the registry has allocated and charged for the full annual term. Refunds apply only to failed pre-order attempts on gawker.dot under our stated policy. Read the terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What happens around February 1, 2027 for .PAY for online checkout?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Can I get a refund if my pre-order for gawker.dot fails?

Yes. If your pre-order attempt for gawker.dot does not succeed — for example, the name is awarded elsewhere — the attempt is refundable. You are only charged for a successful registration of gawker.dot. Review refund terms before you pre-order at /pricing.

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio when choosing loans.pay?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

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.