Type
Generic
All TLDs / .bank
.bank — should you use it?
Generic TLD · introduced 2015
The short answer
Fort Knox of TLDs — verified banks only, mandatory security standards, four-figure price tag. Not for you unless you're literally a bank.Why it works
- Strict verification (fTLD registry)
- Mandatory DNSSEC/email-auth security floor
- Phishing-resistant by design
Why it might not
- ~$1,000/yr
- Banks only — this is a compliance product, not a branding one
The longer take
The most locked-down commercial TLD. Its existence is a useful reminder that TLD trust can be engineered — and that it costs a thousand dollars a year.