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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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Frequently asked questions about surge.dot

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for mobile money?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

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

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

As a bank or credit union, when does the .PAY LRP1 period begin?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can a tech company without payment products register surge.dot?

A tech company may register surge.dot if it has a credible payment-related plan or product, but a use unrelated to payments may not align with the .PAY registry's expectations. domain.pay can review your use case before you commit. Start an eligibility check at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, how do I register a .PAY domain right now?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.