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Pre-order — be first in line

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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I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/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

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Frequently asked questions about gfw.dot

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for donation payments?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Can gfw.dot help with a QR-code payment flow?

Yes. A short address like gfw.dot encodes into a compact QR code that customers scan to reach your payment page for gfw.dot. Less data means a cleaner, easier-to-scan code. gfw.dot is a natural fit for in-person or printed payment prompts.

What is the quickest path to secure a .PAY domain for a crypto or DeFi product for point-of-sale payments?

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.

How does NicNames protect its name with gfw.dot?

NicNames can protect its name by registering gfw.dot, ideally via trademark-priority registration using a TMCH SMD file if it holds a registered mark for gfw.dot. This secures the payment-themed match before others. domain.pay manages brand protection at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission when choosing bank.pay?

If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.

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.