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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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about pretax.dot

Can a fintech founder use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A fintech founder 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/.

Will buying pretax.dot via priority protect me from future disputes?

Securing pretax.dot via a valid SMD establishes your validated-rights claim during launch, which strengthens your position, but it does not waive the registry's or ICANN's separate dispute mechanisms. TMCH priority is launch protection for pretax.dot, not a blanket immunity. Use it as a first line of defence. Claim pretax.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Would settle.pay work as a payment brand when choosing settle.pay?

settle.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.

Why is pretax.dot only available as a pre-order?

pretax.dot shows as a pre-order because the .PAY registry has not yet released it for open registration, so we hold your request until it does. .PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, which controls launch timing. You can secure your pre-order for pretax.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for a checkout product manager?

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.