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Pre-order — be first in line

from $10,500 + $10,500/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 $10,700 + $10,500/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 $13,000 + $10,500/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about vhb.dot

Who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

Why should my brand secure vhb.dot before anyone else does?

Securing vhb.dot early prevents a third party from registering your brand on a payment-purpose TLD where impersonation carries extra risk. .PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, and once a name is taken you may be left pursuing a dispute instead of simply owning it. Pre-order vhb.dot to keep control in your hands. https://domain.pay/register

What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY when choosing wallet.pay?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

Is a .PAY domain like vhb.dot good for SEO compared to a .com?

Search engines treat new gTLDs and .com equivalently for ranking; the TLD of vhb.dot is not a ranking penalty. Relevance, content quality, and links matter far more than whether you use vhb.dot or a .com. A memorable, on-brand name like vhb.dot can even improve click-through from results.

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app when choosing trust.pay?

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.

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.