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from $345 + $245/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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about holds.dot

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for secure payment links?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

Can holds.dot have a higher first-year fee than renewal?

For standard labels, the first-year and renewal fees for holds.dot are aligned. Premium holds.dot names typically carry the same premium fee at registration and renewal, set by the registry. Confirm both figures for holds.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later for a remittance app?

The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another label.

Are there design or logo marks that work as an SMD for holds.dot?

The TMCH validates word elements of marks for matching purposes, so a design or logo mark must have a textual holds.dot component to support an SMD claim on holds.dot. Purely figurative marks with no qualifying text generally cannot produce a usable SMD for holds.dot. Check your mark, then register at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later for loan repayments?

The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another 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.