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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 option.dot

For point-of-sale payments, what happens around February 1, 2027 for .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.

Can a startup register option.dot without licensing?

A startup may often register option.dot without holding a financial license, since .PAY does not blanket-require licensing for registration. If the startup later runs regulated payments, separate licensing may apply under local law. domain.pay can confirm current eligibility at https://domain.pay/register.

As a crypto or DeFi product, what .PAY name should a crypto or DeFi product consider?

trust.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

What should I prepare before applying for option.dot?

Before applying for option.dot, prepare accurate registrant contact details, a clear description of your payment-related use, and, if you hold a registered mark, your TMCH SMD file for trademark priority. domain.pay walks you through the checklist; start at https://domain.pay/register.

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay for mobile money?

A .PAY pre-order can fail if the name is registered earlier, classified as premium, reserved, blocked, refused by registry policy or lost to another faster submission. Search and order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains, and review its credit/cash-refund options.

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.