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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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Frequently asked questions about merito.dot

Are short .PAY names always available for fraud prevention?

Short .PAY names are attractive but can be registered, premium, reserved or blocked. Do not assume availability from length alone. Search at domain.pay and verify before building a campaign: https://domain.pay/domains.

When does the standard $100 rate apply to merito.dot?

The $100 standard rate applies to merito.dot whenever the registry has not classified merito.dot as a premium name. If merito.dot is premium, a higher registry fee applies instead. Confirm which rate covers merito.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

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.

How do I prepare to register merito.dot during sunrise?

To register merito.dot in sunrise, validate your trademark with the TMCH and obtain your SMD file, then have domain.pay submit the request during the phase. Starting early avoids a last-minute rush. Begin preparation at https://domain.pay/register.

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration for a payroll platform?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.