.cards pricing
| Term | Price |
|---|---|
| First year | $34.95 |
| Renewal | $41.75 |
| Transfer | $34.95 |
Extension history
The .cards story
.cards was delegated to Foggy Hollow, LLC on 2014-02-07.
.cards domain registration
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.cards domain registration
Deal, design, and delight on .cards Use .cards for a clear, memorable home for anything you print, trade, grade, gift, design, or collect. Put your deck.
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Multi-year ownership cost
Plan beyond the first year. The three-year total below combines the current first-year and renewal prices.
| Term | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34.95 |
| 3 years | $118.45 |
| 5 years | $201.95 |
| 10 years | $410.70 |
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Sourced facts
.cards facts and figures
Identity
| TLD type | gTLD ↗ |
|---|
Registry
| Registry | Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) ↗ |
|---|---|
| Delegated | 2014-02-07 |
| Originally delegated to | Foggy Hollow, LLC |
| Technical backend | Identity Digital ↗ |
Registration
| Registration services | https://www.identity.digital ↗ |
|---|
Technical
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ ↗ |
|---|---|
| Authoritative name servers | 6 ↗ |
Domain counts
These figures differ because each source measures a different scope and reporting time. Zone-file counts cover names present in the published zone, while registry and aggregate counts can include names outside that view.
| Registry-reported count | 14,608 reported 2026-06 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Zone-file count | 14,868 observed 2026-10-11 ↗ |
Registration trends
These are dated third-party observations and do not replace sourced registry facts.
| 1-day registration change | +22 |
|---|---|
| 7-day registration change | +110 |
| 30-day registration change | +439 |
| Observed keep rate | 70.0% |
Is .cards right for you?
The .cards field guide
A practical guide to .cards
.cards is a clear, memorable home for anything you print, trade, grade, gift, design, or collect. Put your deck, designs, and offers under one simple word your audience already understands.
01Start here
Shape a name that snaps into place
Use the extension as part of the idea. Pair a clear brand or niche with .cards so the whole address reads like a statement.
Keep it short and scannable. Two or three words max often work best, such as brand.cards, cityteam.cards, or premiumgreet.cards. Avoid stuffing keywords. Pick the one term your audience searches for most and let .cards carry the meaning of the rest.
02
Showcase what people can hold in their hands
Lead with visuals. Feature crisp images at real size and scale so visitors can judge texture, foil, embossing, edges, and corners.
Offer filters that match how your buyers think: sport, set, year, character, rarity, grade, finish, print method, occasion, color theme, or paper stock. Publish detail pages with exact specs: dimensions, cardstock weight, finish options, print runs, edition notes, and packaging.
03
Serve collectors and creators
For collectors: include grading standards, condition guides, serial numbering details, and a transparent return policy for misgraded items. Post pack break schedules and drop calendars so fans never miss a release.
For designers and printers: add templates, bleed and margin guides, accepted file formats, and turnaround timelines. Provide instant quotes and proof approvals. For brands with gift or loyalty cards: surface activation, balance lookups, replacement requests, and reward tiers in one place.
04
Content that builds trust
Use straight, verifiable language on rarity and value. Show comps, recent sale ranges, and clear photos under consistent lighting.
Create onboarding guides: how to store cards, how to ship safely, how to submit for grading, and how to personalize a greeting set. Make policies prominent. Shipping windows, protection options, personalization cutoffs, and event dates reduce support tickets and increase conversions.
05
Navigation that fits the format
Group sections by how people act: Shop, Design, Trade, Grade, Activate, Learn, Events, Support.
Add quick paths: New arrivals, Last chance, Limited runs, Preorders, Custom builder, Balance check, Deck builder. Use concise microcopy: Add to deck, Personalize, Verify balance, Print proof, Hold for pickup, Join break, Save to wishlist.
Built for
What you can build with .cards
.cards is a clear, memorable home for anything you print, trade, grade, gift, design, or collect. Put your deck, designs, and offers under one simple word your audience already understands.
Collector marketplace
List singles and sealed products with robust filters, recent sales data, condition photos, and secure checkout plus a calendar for drops and live breaks.
Design and print studio
Let customers customize greeting and invite sets, preview proofs in real time, choose paper stocks and finishes, and book production slots.
Gift or loyalty hub
Provide activation, balance checks, rewards status, replacement requests, and program FAQs, all branded and simple to navigate.
Registrant fit
Who should register .cards?
The registry highlights
- Collector marketplace
- Design and print studio
- Gift or loyalty hub
Why .cards works
What .cards can bring to your new domain name
Strong fit
Use .cards when you want to…
- 01You run a trading card shop and need a storefront where collectors can browse by set, year, and player, then check out fast.
- 02You design greeting and invitation suites and want a polished gallery with personalization, proofs, and easy ordering.
- 03Your brand issues gift or loyalty cards and you want a direct destination for activating, checking balances, and perks.
Build trust on your .cards domain
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC before sending email
- HTTPS for every website
- Clear contact and company details
- A short, readable name
Practical setup
Build trust on your .cards domain
Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC before sending email. Use HTTPS, show clear contact and company details, and keep the name short and easy to read.
Extension context
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Compare the practical fit, requirements, and current ownership costs before you decide.
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Register .cards without leaving your chat
Ask ChatGPT or Claude to find a .cards name for your project, check what's free, and register the one you pick. You don't need a registrar website or a cart.
The price above is what you pay
$34.95 for the first year, $41.75 to renew, shown before you register. No hosting, email or other add-ons at checkout.
Your domain, your control
The domain is registered in your name. You pay from a prepaid balance, so your assistant can't spend more than you've added. You can get your transfer code from your dashboard whenever you want.
| Compare | Typical registrar | AiVikings.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Finding a name | Search one .cards name at a time | Describe your project, get available .cards names |
| Checkout | Add-ons in the cart | The domain only |
| Renewal visibility | Renewal settings buried in your account | "When does myname.cards expire?" |
| How you work | Open a registrar website and cart | Keep working in the ChatGPT or Claude chat you already use |
| Spend control | Enter card details at checkout | Use the prepaid balance you choose |
FAQ
Questions about .cards
Answers are limited to the current fact pack and AiVikings.ai product workflow.
About .cards
How many .cards domains are there?
nTLDData observed 14,868 .cards names in the zone file on 2026-10-11. Its registry-report observation is 14,608 for 2026-06. The figures can differ because the zone-file count is a daily view of names present in the published zone, while registry reporting follows a separate monthly clock.
Is .cards a legitimate domain extension?
.cards is listed in the IANA root zone with Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) as its registry operator. Its technical backend is Identity Digital.
Price
What does a .cards domain cost?
At AiVikings.ai, .cards starts at $34.95 for the first year. Renewal is currently $41.75 and transfer is $34.95.
What will .cards cost after the first year?
The current .cards renewal price is $41.75. The ownership table shows 3-year total: $118.45, 5-year total: $201.95, and 10-year total: $410.70 before you register.
Registering with AiVikings.ai
Why register .cards with AiVikings.ai instead of another registrar?
You can find, check and register .cards names from ChatGPT or Claude, the price shown is the price you pay, and there are no add-ons at checkout.
Is the domain mine, and can I move it?
Yes. It is registered in your name, and you can get the transfer code from your dashboard.
Can I register a .cards name from an AI assistant?
Yes. Ask your AI assistant to check a .cards name and register the one you choose through AiVikings.ai.
Sources
- IANA - .cards tld type ↗ checked 2026-10-05
- IANA - .cards registry operator ↗ checked 2026-10-05
- TLD-OPS - .cards record ↗ checked 2026-10-04