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Open to everyone

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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

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

from $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about holdup.dot

Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for mobile money?

A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.

What happens to my DNS records when holdup.dot expires?

Once holdup.dot expires and leaves the grace period, the registry may stop publishing your nameservers, so holdup.dot stops resolving and any site or email goes dark. Restoring holdup.dot during redemption brings it back, but you should re-verify records afterward. Renew holdup.dot on time to keep DNS live.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for a regional bank?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can a bank register holdup.dot?

A bank is typically a strong candidate to register holdup.dot, since regulated financial institutions align naturally with the .PAY namespace's payment focus. The registry may still validate the intended use. domain.pay can help a bank secure holdup.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

When does the .PAY LRP1 period begin when choosing subscriptions.pay?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.