Dear Çağla - Please may I suggest that you send this question directly to globalsupport@icann.org ? They will be happy to reply to these questions. Many thanks, Chris Mondini On 03/02/2026, 11:09, "Çağla Dönmez via Newgtldprogram" <newgtldprogram@icann.org <mailto:newgtldprogram@icann.org>> wrote: Dear ICANN Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek clarification on a few points regarding the New gTLD Program application process. First, regarding the application fee payment: Is it mandatory for the applicant organization to make the payment directly from its own institutional bank account? For instance, if the applicant is a municipality or a large public entity, must the primary payment originate from their specific accounts, or can it be made by a third-party entity authorized by the applicant? If payment by a different legal entity on behalf of the applicant is permitted, what specific additional authorization documents or financial proofs does ICANN require to validate this arrangement? Secondly, I have a question regarding Registry Service Provider (RSP) selection. Beyond the standard evaluation fees (such as the $227,000 application fee), are there any additional fees required by ICANN specifically related to the selection or designation of an RSP during the application phase? I look forward to your guidance and detailed information on these matters. Best regards, Çağla Dönmez Hasıl Registry Operations Manager -- Çağla Dönmez Hasıl İş Geliştirme Uzmanı/Business Development Specialist METUnic ODTÜ GELİŞTİRME VAKFI BİLGİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş. _______________________________________________ Newgtldprogram mailing list -- newgtldprogram@icann.org <mailto:newgtldprogram@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to newgtldprogram-leave@icann.org <mailto:newgtldprogram-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy <https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy> ) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos <https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos> ). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.