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Pre-order — be first in line

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

from $445 + $245/yr renewal

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

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about starting.dot

What happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails for a bank or credit union?

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.

Why pair starting.dot with a loyalty program?

When members redeem points or top up balances, starting.dot gives them a payment-native home that feels secure. Keeping loyalty transactions on a .PAY name reinforces that this is the official place to pay. Get started at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later for online checkout?

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.

Why use domain.pay to register starting.dot instead of a generic registrar?

domain.pay focuses on the .PAY namespace, so its flow for starting.dot surfaces trademark-priority, first-day, and standard pre-order paths specific to starting.dot. That specialization makes the starting.dot registration steps clearer. Start your starting.dot registration at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later for crypto payments?

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.

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.