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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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about mercs.dot

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for crypto payments?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Will buying mercs.dot via priority protect me from future disputes?

Securing mercs.dot via a valid SMD establishes your validated-rights claim during launch, which strengthens your position, but it does not waive the registry's or ICANN's separate dispute mechanisms. TMCH priority is launch protection for mercs.dot, not a blanket immunity. Use it as a first line of defence. Claim mercs.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

For BNPL checkout, what does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

What if I miss the general availability opening for mercs.dot?

If you miss the opening, mercs.dot may already be taken by a faster registrant. A pre-order avoids this by having domain.pay submit mercs.dot automatically at the opening, so you cannot miss it. Set it up at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY meant for fraud prevention or just for general websites?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as fraud prevention, checkout, billing, wallets and fintech. It is not a compliance substitute, but it can make the URL purpose clearer. Check your label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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.