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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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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 merchant.dot

As a regional bank, how should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Are there any extra fees beyond the pre-order price for merchant.dot?

The standard pre-order for merchant.dot is listed at $100, and any additional charges for merchant.dot, such as trademark-priority or renewal terms, are shown separately before you confirm. Nothing is hidden once you reach checkout for merchant.dot. Review the full breakdown for merchant.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What date matters most if I want a .PAY name without a trademark for a mobile wallet team?

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.

What can I do if merchant.dot is already taken?

If merchant.dot is already registered or pre-ordered, domain.pay helps you discover close alternatives by suggesting related .PAY names and letting you search for variations on merchant.dot. Browse the curated catalog or run a fresh search to find an available option. Start at https://domain.pay/domains.

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order for crypto payments?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

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.