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The .bank TLD is a sponsored top-level domain created to provide a secure and trusted online space for the global financial services industry. It is restricted to verified banks and financial institutions, ensuring that only legitimate entities with proper authentication can register under this namespace to combat phishing and online fraud.
Restricted to verified financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and other regulated entities. Registrants must pass rigorous identity verification and security compliance checks before registration.
The .bank extension is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by fTLD Registry Services, LLC. .bank was introduced in 2015. There are currently 4,755 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 49.9%.
Registration pricing for .bank is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .bank domain was applied for as a community TLD by fTLD Registry Services, LLC, a joint venture between the American Bankers Association (ABA) and BITS, the technology policy arm of the Financial Services Roundtable. After overcoming objections from competitors and regulatory bodies, including the European Banking Authority and the U.S. Government, the domain was delegated to fTLD by ICANN on January 9, 2015. The goal was to create a secure, identifiable namespace for financial institutions to reduce online fraud and build consumer trust.
The .bank TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .bank TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
4,755
49.9%
If .bank doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .bank |
| Type | Sponsored TLD (sTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 4,755 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 49.9% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | fTLD Registry Services, LLC |
| Introduced | 2015-01-09 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to verified financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and other regulated entities. Registrants must pass rigorous identity verification and security compliance checks before registration. |
Registration density analysis for .bank domains by character length. Currently 1,822 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.8K
Peak Saturation
30.8%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 8 | 30.8% | |
| 2 chars | 35 | 5.2% | |
| 3 chars | 214 | 1.2% | |
| 4 chars | 205 | 0.04% | |
| 5 chars | 188 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 168 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 206 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 173 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 183 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 159 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 156 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 127 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Applicants must be regulated financial institutions, submit proof of regulatory authorization, pass identity verification, agree to security policies (including DNSSEC, two-factor authentication, and domain locking), and renew annually with revalidation.
The .bank TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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