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Frequently asked questions about reception.dot
What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for payroll disbursements?
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. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.
Is reception.dot cheaper if I skip trademark priority?
The standard pre-order for reception.dot is listed at $100, while trademark-priority for reception.dot may carry different fees because it follows the registry's priority pricing. Skipping priority simply uses the standard pre-order path. Compare costs for reception.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.
Is .PAY a new domain option for bank or credit unions?
.PAY is a new gTLD for payment, checkout, billing and fintech-style use cases. domain.pay is the place to search, pre-order or begin a trademark route: https://domain.pay/. Check the name before using it in campaigns.
How does the SMD file prove my right to reception.dot at registration?
The SMD file is issued by the TMCH after it verifies your rights in the reception.dot mark, and presenting it during priority phases substantiates your claim to reception.dot. It connects your trademark to the registration in a verifiable way. https://domain.pay/pricing
As a crypto or DeFi product, how exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?
.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.
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.