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from $345 + $245/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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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 merits.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for an insurance billing portal?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Where can I see pricing before pre-ordering something like merits.dot?

You can see pricing before pre-ordering a name like merits.dot on domain.pay's pricing page, where the standard $100 pre-order fee is shown. Failed attempts are refundable, so the cost only applies on success. View pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For point-of-sale payments, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Where can I see all available .PAY names like merits.dot?

You can browse available .PAY names alongside merits.dot through domain.pay's catalog, which reflects current registry availability and eligibility status. This helps you compare options before pre-ordering. Explore the full list at https://domain.pay/domains.

Can I reserve crypto.pay before broader registration opens for online checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

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.