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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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about spec.dot

What happens around February 1, 2027 for .PAY for a regional bank?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.

How do I know my pre-order for spec.dot was received?

Once you submit a pre-order for spec.dot, your domain.pay account confirms it was received and shows spec.dot in your queued orders. You will see status changes as the registry processes spec.dot. Confirm and view your spec.dot pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

As a mobile wallet team, what happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

How do I compare spec.dot pricing against other .PAY names?

Use our catalog to line spec.dot up against other .PAY names and see which carry the $100 standard rate versus a registry premium fee for their spec.dot. This makes the relative cost of spec.dot clear at a glance. Browse and compare at https://domain.pay/domains.

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for cross-border payments?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

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.