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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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Frequently asked questions about merlion.dot

Are short .PAY names always available?

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.

Can I claim merlion.dot if my trademark covers a different product class?

The TMCH validates the mark text rather than the broad goods-and-services class, so an SMD matching the merlion.dot string can support a priority claim on merlion.dot regardless of class. The key requirement is a validated, matching mark for merlion.dot. Verify your SMD and register at https://domain.pay/register.

Where should I check whether a .PAY name fits my loan repayments project?

For loan repayments, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Which costs more upfront for merlion.dot: standard or VIP?

VIP costs more upfront for merlion.dot because it adds a one-time priority handling fee on top of the registration rate, whether that rate is the $100 standard or a premium merlion.dot fee. Standard checkout omits the VIP line. Compare both for merlion.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a brand-protection manager, are short .PAY names always available?

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.

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.