All TLDs / .bbt

What is .bbt?

The short answer
.bbt is a brand top-level domain, operated by BB&T Corporation. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
BB&T Corporation

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .bbt a real domain extension?

Yes — .bbt is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .bbt?

.bbt is operated by BB&T Corporation, per the IANA root database.

What is .bbt used for?

.bbt is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for BB&T Corporation and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .bbt domain?

No. .bbt is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.