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.bank: requirements and registry information

Review the verification and security requirements that apply before using a .bank domain.

gTLDInformation Updated: 2026-07-12
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeSubject to registry verification
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 - 10 years
DNS security supportRequired when using the domain
Registry lock protectionAvailable
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsNo
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .bank?

Yes. Intended for banks and financial institutions.

Is there any other information needed to register a .bank domain?

Yes. Registry Operator may offer premium domain names that are subject to non-standard registration fees. Please ask us about pricing for these domain names.

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .bank?

Regulated retail banks, savings associations and supervised holding companies, qualifying associations and board-approved regulators or regulated entities may apply. The registry verifies legal identity, organization contacts, supporting documents and regulatory identifiers. Proxy/privacy services are prohibited. Several categories are excluded, including offshore banks and crypto/non-bank financial businesses; certain board-approved entities face additional use restrictions. Consult the complete policy and obtain registry approval.

Are Individual .bank domain registrations allowed?

No.

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .bank?

Yes.

Are some .bank domain names restricted?

Yes. Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved, or restricted by the registry operator. These are designated as premium domain names, or reserved by ICANN. The lists of reserved names can be found here.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .bank?

No.

Private Registration service available?

No.

.bank Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No.

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .bank domain names?

.bank domain names are available for 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .bank domain name?

fTLD verifies eligibility, the requested name and the requesting employee’s authorization before registration. Registration is subject to completing that verification.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .bank domain names?

.bank Domain Names must: have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.bank); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.bank).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .bank domain?

DNSSEC is required when using .bank. The implementation guide also requires in-zone name servers, HTTPS certificates, TLS 1.2 or higher, and email authentication with SPF and DMARC. Confirm that your DNS, hosting and email providers support the registry requirements.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .bank?

Trustee Service is not available for .bank extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .bank domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .bank requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .bank registration information (Private Registration)?

No. The registry prohibits proxy/privacy registration and requires accurate registrant information.

What is the grace period for .bank domain name?

In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.

Who is the registry that manages .bank domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .bank Top Level Domain is fTLD Registry Services, LLC. You may visit them at https://www.ftld.com/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: fTLD Registry Services, LLC

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