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from $940 + $840/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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from $1,040 + $840/yr renewal

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 $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about sampson.dot

Is .PAY meant for online checkout or just for general websites?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as online checkout, checkout, billing, wallets and fintech. It is not a compliance substitute, but it can make the URL purpose clearer. Check your label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Can I claim multiple .PAY domains with one SMD if sampson.dot is among them?

Each SMD is bound to a specific validated mark, so it can support a priority claim for sampson.dot where the sampson.dot string matches that mark. Different domains tied to different strings need their own matching SMDs. Use the right SMD for sampson.dot when you register. Browse names at https://domain.pay/domains.

For point-of-sale payments, do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Does a failed sampson.dot pre-order affect my future pricing?

No. A refunded, failed pre-order on sampson.dot does not change the rate you would pay on a later attempt; pricing still follows the registry tier for sampson.dot. Each sampson.dot order is priced independently at the time you place it. Re-check the rate at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can I reserve brand.pay before broader registration opens for digital wallets?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.