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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 southerncross.dot

For crypto payments, how do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order?

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.

When will I be refunded if southerncross.dot loses a contention set?

If southerncross.dot loses a registry contention set, the attempt is marked failed and refunded under our stated policy once the outcome is confirmed. Funds return to your original payment method on its usual timeline. Read about contention handling for southerncross.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later?

The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another label.

Does registering southerncross.dot require a business entity?

A standard pre-order for southerncross.dot does not by itself require a registered business, while trademark-priority for southerncross.dot requires a valid TMCH SMD file for a mark matching southerncross.dot, which usually comes from a brand owner. Confirm what applies to southerncross.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for donation payments?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through 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.