No general restrictionsGreeting, trading and game cardsReserved premium names list

.cards domain — the extension for the world of cards

.cards covers greeting cards, trading cards, card games and credit cards, managed by Identity Digital. No restrictions, except for reserved premium names.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CARDS domain

What is the .CARDS domain?

The .cards is a generic top-level domain managed by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.), designed for companies, individuals and organisations related to cards in any form: greeting cards, trading cards, card games or credit cards. Anyone can register it with no eligibility restrictions, although the registry maintains a short list of premium, reserved or blocked names not available through standard registration. It also supports internationalised domain names (IDN).
Extension .CARDS
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.); supports internationalised domain names (IDN)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CARDS

Who is the .CARDS domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CARDS is the ideal extension.

Greeting cards and postcards

Online shops selling greeting cards, personalised postcards and invitations.

Trading cards and collectibles

Shops and communities of collectors of trading cards, role-playing game cards and collectibles.

Card games and board games

Publishers and shops specialising in card games and card-based board games.

Credit card and loyalty services

Credit card companies, loyalty programmes and gift card services.

Custom card designers

Independent designers creating personalised cards and stationery.

Business cards and professional networking

Business card design and printing services and digital networking.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .CARDS domain

my.cardsgreeting.cardstrading.cardsgift.cardscustom.cardsbusiness.cards

.CARDS vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CARDS with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.cards This page Cards, trading cards and card games None (except reserved premium names) Market: from ~$2.50 promotional, ~$32/year renewal
.creditcard Credit cards specifically None $150.99/year
.games Games in general None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .CARDS domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .CARDS domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CARDS domain

Who can register a .cards domain?

Anyone or any company, with no eligibility restrictions. There is only a short list of premium or reserved names held back by the registry itself.

How much does a .cards domain cost?

Pricing varies widely by registrar, with promotions from a few dollars in the first year and typical renewal around $32/year. Contact our team for a real quote.

Are gift.cards or trading.cards good domains?

Yes. gift.cards for gift card platforms. trading.cards for trading card collectible shops. greeting.cards for greeting cards.

Is .cards suitable for a credit card company?

Yes, although there is also the more specific .creditcard extension for that exact sector. .cards is more versatile and covers multiple types of cards.

Does .cards support special characters?

Yes, it supports internationalised domain names (IDN), allowing names with non-Latin characters in different languages to be registered.

Can I transfer my .cards domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost in most cases. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar.

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The .cards domain is managed by Identity Digital and covers the broad world of cards: greeting cards, trading card collectibles, card games and credit cards. No registration restrictions, except for a short list of premium names reserved by the registry itself. Supports internationalised domain names. gift.cards, trading.cards, greeting.cards — names that communicate the card type from the URL. Typical renewal pricing is around $32/year. Contact our team for a real quote, or combine it with our professional hosting so your project has the infrastructure it needs.