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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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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

from $2,745 + $245/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about spotting.dot

Can I pay for a .PAY pre-order by card, wire or crypto for a retail brand?

domain.pay supports common payment paths including card, wire and crypto-invoice options as listed on the site. Start with the pricing page and checkout flow here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Payment does not guarantee registration; it reserves the applicable service attempt.

Are all .PAY domains like spotting.dot subject to sunrise?

The sunrise phase applies across the .PAY namespace, so spotting.dot is subject to it, but you only participate in sunrise if you hold a matching trademark. Otherwise spotting.dot is registrable in general availability. domain.pay routes it at https://domain.pay/register.

For digital wallets, can .PAY be used for a branded checkout URL?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Does a pending trademark application qualify for an SMD to claim spotting.dot?

The Trademark Clearinghouse generally validates registered marks, not mere pending applications, so a pending filing usually cannot produce an SMD to claim spotting.dot. You need a validated TMCH record for the spotting.dot mark first. If your application matures and is validated, you can then pursue priority on spotting.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

For crypto payments, is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing?

.PAY can work for subscription billing, account payment, renewal and failed-payment recovery flows. Search brandable options on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. A clear .PAY label can reduce confusion when customers need to update payment details.

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.