Pub. 3 2015 Issue 1

www.uba.org 22 General Availability, there will be Sunrise and Founders Periods. See more below about the registration periods. Where can I purchase my .BANK domain? Domains may be purchased from fTLD's Approved Registrars. Why isn't my current registrar on the list of approved regis- trars? fTLD requires its registrars to comply with enhanced operation- al and security requirements that contribute to .BANK being a protected, trusted and more secure environment for domain own- ers and their customers. As such, some registrars may elect not to support the registration of .BANK domains. It may also be that your registrar hasn’t yet determined whether or not they will support .BANK. By early May 2015, fTLD antici- pates that a majority of the registrars that elect to sell .BANK domains will be listed at Approved Registrars so please check back regularly. What does a .BANK domain cost? .BANK registrars are responsible for setting their domain registra- tion fee. Domain registration fees will vary from registrar-to-reg- istrar based on a number of factors including additional services they may offer to registrants. fTLD is responsible only for setting the fee it charges to registrars and it is the same fee for all. Since we already have a .COM address, are we automatically entitled to register the same name in .BANK? No. Domain names will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you own the trademark on the name to the left of your .COM address, you may register the trademark with ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse and apply for the .BANK version of that domain name during the Sunrise period. How does the .BANK verification process work? fTLD has contracted with Symantec to ensure that registra- tions are made only with organizations that meet the eligibility requirements and verification is performed at the time of initial registration and at each renewal or every two years, whichever comes first. Who is Symantec and why are they involved in the verification process? I thought verification was being handled by fTLD? fTLD is responsible for approving requests for domains in .BANK. fTLD has contracted with Symantec to serve as its Reg- istry Verification Agent. Symantec is responsible for reviewing the information provided by the registrar/registrant and providing a recommendation to fTLD to approve or deny a request. fTLD makes the final decision. How long does the domain registration and verification take? Verification is initiated as soon as your registration is processed by your registrar and approval is generally expected to conclude within days or less of the request. However, because the verifi- cation process requires telephone contact with the registrant's organization to verify certain information (i.e., the requestor is a full-time employee of the company and it authorized to make registrations on their behalf), the verification may take longer to complete. Registrants can expedite verification by ensuring that all individuals that may be contacted are aware of the need to respond to these requests as quickly as possible. What's the best way to get my desired domain if I am not eligi- ble to participate in the Sunrise period? Domain names in all registration periods in .BANK will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure you have the best chance at getting your desired domain, you should engage with an Approved Registrar as early as possible. Can my company pre-register for a .BANK domain? No. There are companies unrelated to fTLD that will try to sell "pre-registration," but there is no such thing for .BANK. The only registrations that will take place before General Availability will occur during the Sunrise and Founders periods.  Why .bank? — continued from page 21 The new .BANK domain opens up much needed virtual real estate and provides new marketing and branding opportunities. Only verified members of the banking community will be able to register a domain. The .BANK domain is a trusted, protected, and more secure location online for banking services. The .BANK domain establishes a solid foundation on which a bank can securely communicate with customers, stakeholders and regulators.