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from $345 + $245/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 shims.dot

For fraud prevention, what .PAY domain style is best for trust and conversion?

subscriptions.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

What general framing should I keep in mind for shims.dot compliance?

For shims.dot, keep in mind that the .PAY registry expects payment-related, good-faith use with accurate registrant data, while any financial licensing duties stem separately from your jurisdiction's regulators. Treating these as two layers helps you stay compliant. domain.pay handles the registry side at https://domain.pay/register.

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for mobile money?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Can a marketplace platform register shims.dot?

A marketplace that handles payments or checkout can often register shims.dot, since such use fits the .PAY namespace's payment focus. The registry may validate the specific intended use. domain.pay can help a marketplace secure shims.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How does the first-day .PAY pre-order attempt work for online checkout?

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.

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.