Brand TLD

.JCB domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: JCB Co Others

Quick answer

.jcb is a brand TLD run by JCB Co. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .jcb name from any registrar. The .jcb extension is held by JCB, a Japanese credit card company. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryJCB Co

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .jcb?

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program. The .jcb extension is held by JCB, a Japanese credit card company.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .jcb is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Here is how it looks in real life. You cannot buy this one, but a payments startup can use an open extension such as .finance or .app.

You can register .jcb for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .jcb

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .jcb

Full .JCB policy terms →

Registration

.jcb is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .jcb. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .jcb is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.jcb vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.jcb	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.jcb questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .jcb domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .jcb?

JCB Co operates .jcb. The .jcb extension is held by JCB, a Japanese credit card company.

Why does DomainWalay show .jcb if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .jcb and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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