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Frequently asked questions about recognise.dot
Do premium .PAY names cost more than standard names for digital wallets?
Premium .PAY names can carry additional registry retail fees set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay says premium retail can vary by tier, so check the exact label before paying: https://domain.pay/pricing. The pre-order or fast-track fee does not make a premium name standard-priced.
Can two parties claim recognise.dot at the same time?
Yes, recognise.dot can be contested when multiple parties seek it at general availability, which is why first-day pre-orders matter. If a contested attempt fails, your pre-order is refundable per policy. domain.pay explains how contested names resolve at https://domain.pay/pricing.
For payroll disbursements, what if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY?
.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.
Can someone register recognise.dot that matches my trademark and impersonate me?
In theory anyone may attempt to register recognise.dot, which is exactly why trademark holders use TMCH priority and dispute mechanisms. If a registrant uses recognise.dot in bad faith to impersonate NicNames, a UDRP-style complaint may be available. The simplest protection is to register recognise.dot yourself first. https://domain.pay/register
For point-of-sale payments, when should an event ticketing business pre-order a .PAY domain?
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.