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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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Frequently asked questions about initiation.dot

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio when choosing donate.pay?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

Can holding initiation.dot stop QR-code payment scams using my name?

Owning initiation.dot denies scammers the real initiation.dot address that QR-code scams often imitate, so a fraudulent code cannot resolve to your genuine payment name. It weakens the scam without fully eliminating QR fraud, which still needs customer awareness. https://domain.pay/register

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover for a remittance app?

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.

Who handles my VIP request for initiation.dot?

Our priority operations team handles VIP requests, advancing initiation.dot in the submission queue so it reaches Amazon Registry Services as fast as possible at the drop. They cannot override the registry's final allocation of initiation.dot. Learn about VIP at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Does .PAY require payment-related use after registration for an insurance billing portal?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at 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.