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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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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

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Frequently asked questions about genius.dot

What are good .PAY domain ideas for fraud prevention for fraud prevention?

For fraud prevention, brainstorm short, action-oriented .PAY labels and then verify them in the domain.pay catalog/search: https://domain.pay/domains. Good candidates are clear, memorable and tied to payment actions like checkout, billing, wallet funding, payouts or invoices.

Does genius.dot have a grace-period or late renewal fee?

If genius.dot renews late, registry redemption and restore steps can add fees beyond the $100 standard or premium genius.dot rate, so renewing on time is cheapest. We surface the renewal cost for genius.dot in advance to avoid this. Check renewal details at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for loan repayments?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Does a pre-order guarantee I get genius.dot?

A pre-order queues a first-day attempt for genius.dot but does not guarantee acquisition, since contested names may have multiple applicants. If the attempt fails, the pre-order is refundable per policy. domain.pay explains how attempts work at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is .PAY meant for crypto payments or just for general websites?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as crypto payments, checkout, billing, wallets and fintech. It is not a compliance substitute, but it can make the URL purpose clearer. Check your label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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.