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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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Frequently asked questions about podmerchant.dot

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for online checkout?

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 the VIP team retry podmerchant.dot if the first attempt fails?

If the first podmerchant.dot attempt fails, the VIP team can re-queue a fresh pre-order, and the failed attempt remains refundable under our stated policy so you are not double-charged. Re-attempts price podmerchant.dot at the current registry tier for podmerchant.dot. Learn more at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page for a brand-protection manager?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

When should I decide between sunrise and general availability for podmerchant.dot?

Decide as early as possible: if you hold a matching trademark, prepare for sunrise on podmerchant.dot; if not, target general availability. Either way, pre-ordering podmerchant.dot now stages your request. Make the call at https://domain.pay/register.

As an ecommerce brand, what are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027?

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.

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.