.CARDS Domain Registration — What You Get
Run by Binky Moon, LLC and delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme, .cards is an open generic extension: anyone can buy a name, and the label carries its own reading.
Label rules follow the gTLD standard (letters, digits, inner hyphens, 2 to 63 characters) with 1-to-10-year terms and DNSSEC. Registry-premium labels are always quoted before you commit.
Who Can Register a .cards Domain Name
A ..cards name is open to any registrant worldwide: person, firm or company. No eligibility document exists for the zone; the first completed order takes the name.
Accuracy is the enforced part: registrant data must be correct and reachable, because expiries and transfers are confirmed by email.
What a .cards Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .cards is direct: Occasion shoppers (holiday, birthday, bereavement), occasion-related websites, gift buyers, corporate HR departments. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.
Names that read naturally: plainworks.cards, plainworks.cards, everyday.cards, commonsense.cards or yourbrand.cards.
.CARDS Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
Each .{t} registration is bought in 1-to-10-year blocks and renews at ₹{ren} a year. On our billing, .cards costs ₹4,562 for year one and ₹4,846 at renewal, as read on 4 November 2026, before 18% GST; premium labels are quoted upfront.
| TLD | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .cards | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | other names | Register |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | Global default, brand names | Register |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian identity | Register |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian corporate second level | Register |
WebJi billing prices, read on 4 November 2026 — the renewal column is what the second and later years cost, before 18% GST.
.CARDS Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Each ..cards registration is bought in 1-to-10-year blocks and renews at ₹4,846 a year. The registrant mailbox gets the renewal notices — keep it live.
To move the name, take its auth code from the current registrar and start the transfer here; the standard 60-day lock after registration or a previous transfer applies. Expired names pass through grace, redemption (with a fee) and pending-delete before release.
.cards vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
The extension is not a ranking factor: ..cards, .com and .in compete on content and links. Choose .com (₹1,380/year) for the global default, .in (₹1,000/year) for the Indian identity, and ..cards (₹4,562/year) for an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.
How to Register a .cards Domain with WebJi
One order covers it: check the name with the search box above, choose 1 to 10 years, pay in INR by UPI, card or net-banking, and the name is registered to your contacts.
- Search your name — the box above checks it live against the registry.
- Enter registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and apply privacy where the registry permits it.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR; the GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host and allow a few hours for DNS propagation.
- Turn on auto-renew so renewal never depends on an unread email.
Why WebJi for .CARDS Domain Registration
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our registered office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .cards domain cost in India?
On our billing, .cards costs ₹4,562 for year one and ₹4,846 at renewal, as read on 4 November 2026, before 18% GST; premium labels are quoted upfront.
Who can register a .cards domain?
There is no eligibility gate: individuals and organisations anywhere can buy the name on a first-come, first-served basis.
Does .cards include WHOIS privacy?
Where the registry permits — and this extension generally does — we apply a WHOIS privacy service that keeps personal contacts out of public lookups.
How do I transfer a .cards domain to WebJi®?
The move needs the authorisation code the current registrar issues, an email approval at the registrant address, and it adds a year once done.
Why does the .cards renewal cost more than the first year?
₹4,562 registers the name; ₹4,846 renews it. Both are listed prices read on 4 November 2026, before 18% GST.
What is .cards used for?
The registry positions it as: Occasion shoppers (holiday, birthday, bereavement), occasion-related websites, gift buyers, corporate HR departments. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.