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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 nika.dot

When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain when choosing merchant.pay?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can I get a partial refund on nika.dot after registration?

Partial refunds are not offered once nika.dot is successfully registered, because the registry has allocated and charged for the full annual term. Refunds apply only to failed pre-order attempts on nika.dot under our stated policy. Read the terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What date matters most if I want a .PAY name without a trademark when choosing travel.pay?

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 makes nika.dot different from a regular .com for brand protection?

Unlike a generic .com, nika.dot sits on a payment-purpose TLD operated by Amazon Registry Services, so users associate nika.dot with handling money. That association makes protecting nika.dot a payment-trust issue, not just a marketing one. Secure the official name at https://domain.pay/register.

What happens if another trademark holder already registered my .PAY idea for fraud prevention?

Use domain.pay to search the live label and review already-registered .PAY examples: https://domain.pay/domains. If your first choice is already registered or not available, domain.pay can help you browse alternatives or pre-order a different name.

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.