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Pre-order — be first in line

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 have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

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Frequently asked questions about vpa.dot

How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for payroll disbursements?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Why might a related name be available when vpa.dot isn't?

A related name can be available when vpa.dot isn't because synonyms, prefixes, and alternate forms of vpa.dot were never claimed. domain.pay surfaces these untaken variants automatically. Find available variants at https://domain.pay/domains.

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for point-of-sale payments?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Does vpa.dot work for a peer-to-peer payment app?

vpa.dot is a good fit for a peer-to-peer payment app, since transferring money is squarely payment-related and aligns with the .PAY namespace. The registry typically validates such use favorably. domain.pay can register vpa.dot for your P2P app at https://domain.pay/register.

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover for an ecommerce brand?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.