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Premium · Available

Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

from $170 + $70/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.

Pre-order now

Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

Trademark fast-track (priority window closed)

Trademark holders could register inside the .PAY priority window ahead of general availability. The window has closed — pre-ordering is the remaining route.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $70 + $70/yr renewal

You brought the SMD — we handled the registrar submission during the priority window. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $2,570 + $70/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling — offered while the window was open. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about applying.pay

Does .PAY require payment-related use after registration when choosing loans.pay?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Who decides whether applying.pay is premium or reserved?

The .PAY registry operator, Amazon Registry Services, classifies labels as premium, reserved, or blocked under its policies — domain.pay simply surfaces that classification for applying.pay. These decisions sit with the registry and can be revised over time. Look up the current status of applying.pay at https://domain.pay/domains.

For digital wallets, what is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY?

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.

Will I be refunded if my pre-order for applying.pay fails?

Yes. If a pre-order attempt for applying.pay does not result in a successful registration, the fee is refundable per the stated policy. This applies when applying cannot be allocated to you for reasons outside your control. Review terms and start at https://domain.pay/register.

Where do I start if I need brand-protection help for .PAY for secure payment links?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

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.