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rakim.dot

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Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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

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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about rakim.dot

What are good .PAY domain ideas for digital wallets for digital wallets?

For digital wallets, brainstorm short, action-oriented .PAY labels and then verify them in the domain.pay catalog/search: https://domain.pay/domains. Good candidates are clear, memorable and tied to payment actions like checkout, billing, wallet funding, payouts or invoices.

Why is rakim.dot priced higher than the standard $100?

If rakim.dot costs more than the $100 standard rate, the registry has likely classified rakim.dot as a premium name. Amazon Registry Services, the operator of .PAY, sets premium tiers per label, and those fees recur at renewal. Check the exact tier for rakim.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For digital wallets, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Are .PAY launch dates the same for every domain like rakim.dot?

Launch phases such as sunrise and general availability follow the registry's published schedule, and rakim.dot moves through the same standard phases as other .PAY names. The phase that matters to you depends on whether you hold a trademark. Start your rakim.dot request at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for mobile money?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.