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from $14,700 + $14,700/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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Frequently asked questions about meerkat.dot

Is .PAY already open to everyone for digital wallets?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Does using meerkat.dot hurt my Google rankings?

No. Google has stated that new top-level domains carry no inherent ranking advantage or disadvantage, so meerkat.dot competes on the same signals as any .com. Focus your SEO effort for meerkat.dot on content, page speed, and backlinks rather than the extension itself.

For digital wallets, can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Does meerkat.dot help distinguish official refunds from refund scams?

Yes. Refund scams imitate legitimate payment contacts, so directing customers to the official meerkat.dot for any refund interaction helps them tell real NicNames processes from fraud. Ownership of the meerkat.dot name makes that guidance credible. https://domain.pay/register

Can I move a .PAY domain between registrars for point-of-sale payments?

Transfers may be subject to registry, registrar and phase-specific rules, especially for LRP names. Start with domain.pay for the registration path and confirm eligibility before any transfer plan: 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.