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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about texting.dot

Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission for point-of-sale payments?

If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.

What sets texting.dot apart for payment branding specifically?

Most suffixes are generic, but texting.dot carries payment meaning natively, so the brand texting.dot and the action pay appear in one address. That alignment is hard to replicate with a .com plus a path. It makes texting.dot a focused payment brand asset.

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run when choosing trust.pay?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How would a fintech startup use texting.dot as its brand?

A fintech can make texting.dot the front door for its app, support, and billing, giving every customer touchpoint one memorable payment-native address. The .PAY ending tells investors and users the company is built around money movement. Start at https://domain.pay/register.

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for BNPL checkout?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For BNPL checkout, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

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.