# .bank

<span>This article describes the procedures and requirements of .bank domain names.  
</span><span>Click on the subject below to open the dropdown for more information.</span>

<div id="bkmrk-registrationaverage-"><details><summary>Registration</summary>

Average registration period is 24-48 hrs in case if all requirements were complied but could take longer in case of some data clarification.

  
Successful domain registration via [RCP ](https://cp.openprovider.eu/web/action/index#/domain/register)or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_createDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/CreateDomain) requires:

- enabled [2FA](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/can-not-log-in-the-control-panel#h_01EHBRPT4STSYK9G5XFM7MFQ5Q) for reseller account
- [eligibility](https://www.register.bank/eligibility/) acceptance
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
- registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies

**NB:** In case of successful registration, domain will resolve only if DNS delegation requirements are met

**Successful domain DNS delegation requires:**

- At least 2 nameservers in .bank zone
- Domain must be secured with DNSSEC
- Domain must be secured with SSL certificate
- Full security requirements on the [registry's website](https://www.register.bank/securityrequirements/)

Note:

When registering a **.BANK** domain, you are not required to provide nameservers or DNSSEC information while registering a domain.  
You can complete the domain registration without these details. After the registration is successful, you can then:

- Set up your own **private .BANK nameservers**, and
- Add the required **DNSSEC records**.

These steps are necessary to make your .BANK domain active and resolvable.

</details><details><summary>Transfer</summary>

Successful domain transfer via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/dashboard/transfer-new) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_transferDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/TransferDomain) requires:

- authorisation code
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
- registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies

  
During the transfer period which can take 6 days, the current provider or the owner can reject to the transfer.  
  
The registration period after a successful transfer will [extend with 1 year](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer), unless the transfer is ordered within the domain's auto-renew grace period at the previous registrar.   
  
**Problems transferring your domain?**   
Please take a look at this [extended article](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/common-errors-when-submitting-a-transfer-request) for possible solutions.

  
  
### Additional notes on a .bank transfer

- As long as the registrant (company name, contact name and e-mail address) do not change during the transfer, no re-verification of the registrant is required.
- If any of those data does change, the registry will start a new verification process, similar to that of a new domain name or a trade (owner change).

<table><tbody><tr><td>**Authorization code required**</td><td>yes</td></tr><tr><td>**Method of confirmation**</td><td>authcode,email</td></tr><tr><td>**Registration period after transfer**</td><td>[extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)</td></tr><tr><td>**Average transfer time**</td><td>Max 6 days</td></tr><tr><td>**Advanced and simple transfers available**</td><td>Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .bank domains is available.</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details><summary>Update</summary>

### Owner change (trade)

- requested as a normal domain update via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_modifyDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/UpdateDomain)
- processed realtime
- both previous and new registrant will receive an e-mail. This is a notification only, no action is required.
- registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies
- **Domain owner verification required** - registry will send e-mails to old and new owner with explanations. Process is similar to domain registration [verification process](https://www.register.bank/get-started/)

### Other update

- requested via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_modifyDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/UpdateDomain)
- processed realtime

If as part of the update the domain owner’s e-mail address changes, we’re obliged to start a [contact verification process](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) if this new e-mail address was not verified before.

</details><details><summary>Deletion / Restore</summary>

### Delete

**Explicit delete**

- Requested via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_deleteDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/DeleteDomain)
- processed realtime
- will directly result in quarantine (redemption period) (**no** soft quarantine applies)

  
**Expiration** In case the domain expires (not renewed in time);

- will not be deleted directly at the registry
- will lead to [*soft quarantine,*](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine) followed by regular quarantine

### Restore / reactivate

- restore / reactivation supported via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/domain/queue-restore.php) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_restoreDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/RestoreDomain)
- quarantine periods can be found under   
    **Detailed extension information &gt; Technical information &gt; Quarantine period**
- After quarantine, 5 days *PendingDelete* period (restore **not** possible)

</details><details><summary>Detailed extension information</summary>

<table><tbody><tr><td>**Registry**</td><td>- Registry: [fTLD Registry Services, LLC](https://www.ftld.com/)
- Registry whois: whois.nic.bank
- Registry web based whois: [https://www.register.bank/whois/](https://www.register.bank/whois/)
- Registry zonefile updates: Realtime

</td></tr><tr><td>**Domain lifecycle**</td><td>[\[External embedded content: https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=bank\]](https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=bank)

</td></tr><tr><td>**Technical information**</td><td>- DNSSEC support: yes
- Minimum length: 1 characters
- Maximum length: 63 characters
- Allowed characters: a-z, 0-9, -
- IDN characters: no
- Registration period: 1-10 years
- Renewal date offset: 0 days  
    *The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider).  
    Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here.*
- Soft quarantine period: 44 days  
    *During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine).*
- Quarantine period: 28 days  
    *During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.*

</td></tr><tr><td>**Restrictions**</td><td>- Local presence required? **no**
- Does Openprovider provide local presence services? **no**
- Local activity required? **no**
- Correct nameserver configuration required? **no**
- The domain name must match the registrant's trademark, trade name or service mark.
- Strict eligibility requirements apply. Summarised, the registrant must be a bank-related entity that is charted and supervised by a government regulatory authority. This eligibility validation is performed before initial registration and each next year. Full information can be found in the registry's eligibility policy.
- Ineligible domains may still be accepted by the registry in some cases, but those domains will not resolve. Please refer to the eligibility policies for full information.
- DNSSEC is required
- .bank name servers (eg:ns1.yourdomain.bank) for new registrations are only necessary if the client wanted to immediately activate their domain.
- If the user does not have NS Records configured in .bank zone, they can submit their request without NS Records.
- If you resell .bank domains to your customers, two-factor authentication is required.
- Domain fees for requests that could not be validated will be refunded only partially.
- SSL certificate is required. The registry has added the complete .bank zone to the [HSTS preload list](https://openprovider.help/books/ssl-certificates/page/what-are-hsts-and-the-hsts-preload-list) to enforce this requirement.

</td></tr><tr><td>**Policies**</td><td>- [All policies](https://www.register.bank/policies/) on the registry's website
- **Premium policy**: recurring premium fee
- [Acceptable Use / Anti-Abuse Policy](https://www.ftld.com/docs/fTLD-Acceptable-Use-Anti-Abuse-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20150827.pdf)
- [Registrant Eligibility Policy](https://www.ftld.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fTLD-Registrant-Eligibility-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20151016.pdf)
- [Name Selection Policy](https://www.ftld.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/fTLD-Name-Selection-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20150827.pdf)
- [Security Requirements](https://www.ftld.com/security)

</td></tr><tr><td>**Registration agreement**</td><td>*<span>The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following:</span>*  
- [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement) and [.bank supplement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement_.bank)

</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode,email
Registration period after transfer	[extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)
Average transfer time	Max 6 days
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .bank domains is available.
Registry	- Registry: [fTLD Registry Services, LLC](https://www.ftld.com/) - Registry whois: whois.nic.bank - Registry web based whois: [https://www.register.bank/whois/](https://www.register.bank/whois/) - Registry zonefile updates: Realtime
Domain lifecycle	[\[External embedded content: https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=bank\]](https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=bank)
Technical information	- DNSSEC support: yes - Minimum length: 1 characters - Maximum length: 63 characters - Allowed characters: a-z, 0-9, - - IDN characters: no - Registration period: 1-10 years - Renewal date offset: 0 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider). Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. - Soft quarantine period: 44 days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine). - Quarantine period: 28 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	- Local presence required? no - Does Openprovider provide local presence services? no - Local activity required? no - Correct nameserver configuration required? no - The domain name must match the registrant's trademark, trade name or service mark. - Strict eligibility requirements apply. Summarised, the registrant must be a bank-related entity that is charted and supervised by a government regulatory authority. This eligibility validation is performed before initial registration and each next year. Full information can be found in the registry's eligibility policy. - Ineligible domains may still be accepted by the registry in some cases, but those domains will not resolve. Please refer to the eligibility policies for full information. - DNSSEC is required - .bank name servers (eg:ns1.yourdomain.bank) for new registrations are only necessary if the client wanted to immediately activate their domain. - If the user does not have NS Records configured in .bank zone, they can submit their request without NS Records. - If you resell .bank domains to your customers, two-factor authentication is required. - Domain fees for requests that could not be validated will be refunded only partially. - SSL certificate is required. The registry has added the complete .bank zone to the [HSTS preload list](https://openprovider.help/books/ssl-certificates/page/what-are-hsts-and-the-hsts-preload-list) to enforce this requirement.
Policies	- [All policies](https://www.register.bank/policies/) on the registry's website - Premium policy: recurring premium fee - [Acceptable Use / Anti-Abuse Policy](https://www.ftld.com/docs/fTLD-Acceptable-Use-Anti-Abuse-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20150827.pdf) - [Registrant Eligibility Policy](https://www.ftld.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fTLD-Registrant-Eligibility-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20151016.pdf) - [Name Selection Policy](https://www.ftld.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/fTLD-Name-Selection-Policy-BANK-FINAL-20150827.pdf) - [Security Requirements](https://www.ftld.com/security)
Registration agreement	The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: - [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement) and [.bank supplement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement_.bank)