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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 hix.dot

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for fraud prevention?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I prove I'm eligible for hix.dot?

Proving eligibility for hix.dot usually means providing accurate registrant details and, where requested, information showing your payment or financial-related intended use. The .PAY registry may run validation checks before activation. domain.pay helps you prepare and submit what's needed; begin at https://domain.pay/register.

Can .PAY be used for a branded checkout URL for an insurance billing portal?

cloud.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

Will I be refunded the VIP fee if hix.dot fails to register?

If your hix.dot pre-order attempt fails, it is refundable under our stated policy, including the associated handling on that failed attempt. VIP improves queue priority but does not change your refund rights when hix.dot cannot be allocated. Review the policy at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a fintech founder, how much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.