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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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Frequently asked questions about sdl.dot

What is a .PAY domain and why does it matter for mobile money?

For mobile money, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Can I pre-order sdl.dot from any country?

Standard pre-orders for sdl.dot are generally open to applicants regardless of location, subject to the registry's rules for .PAY set by Amazon Registry Services. Any country-specific restrictions for sdl.dot appear in the checkout flow. Pre-order sdl.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for mobile money?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Will operating sdl.dot make me a regulated entity?

Simply holding sdl.dot does not make you a regulated financial entity; regulation typically depends on the actual payment activities you conduct and your jurisdiction's law. The .PAY registry validates use but does not license you. domain.pay can clarify expectations at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY meant for crypto payments or just for general websites?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as crypto payments, 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/.

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.