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from $1,400 + $1,400/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 pools.dot

When is broader .PAY public registration expected?

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.

Why might pools.dot be stronger than a generic payment word?

pools.dot may be stronger than a generic payment word because tying the name to pools.dot gives it identity and is easier to protect than a purely descriptive term. domain.pay lets you weigh that branded edge against generic options. Compare at https://domain.pay/domains.

What happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails for mobile money?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

How are renewal reminders and pricing shown for pools.dot?

Before pools.dot renews, your account shows the upcoming charge, the $100 standard rate or the registry premium fee for pools.dot, so there are no surprises. You can review or update pools.dot ahead of the renewal date. See renewal details at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for an ecommerce brand?

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.