.bank
generic
.bank is a generic top-level domain built specifically for banks and other financial institutions. It is sponsored by fTLD Registry Services, LLC, based in Washington DC. Registration is strictly limited to verified banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other authorized entities within the banking industry. Applicants must pass a stringent validation process to ensure only legitimate banks can use the domain. This makes .bank one of the most secure TLDs online. It was delegated in January 2015 after a long approval process, with the registry formally registered in late 2014.
Eligibility and restrictions
Only verified banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other authorized financial entities may register. Strict identity validation is required before any registration is approved.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .bank
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- fTLD Registry Services, LLC
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB