Generic top-level domainsDNSSEC
Overview
.anz is a delegated brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) applied for and managed by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. The string represents the bank's brand and is intended to provide authenticated online spaces for ANZ, its affiliates and partners.
History
- Introduced under ICANN's New gTLD Program.
- ANZ was the sole applicant for the .anz gTLD.
- Template data indicates implementation/delegation on 21 June 2016 and the registry/technical backend is listed as Verisign.
- The application process included public milestones (e.g., Reveal Day in June 2012) and subsequent delegation under ICANN processes.
Usage and Audience
- Primary users:
- ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited)
- ANZ affiliates, partners and entities associated with the ANZ brand
- Common uses described by the applicant:
- Secure online banking domains
- Specific product pages and service information
- Marketing and promotional pages
- Structure:
- ANZ may create and control second- and third-level domains within .anz to organise services and convey brand authenticity.
Registration Rules
- Registry model: restricted brand registry.
- Control and allocation: ANZ can create and control domain spaces and delegate names to affiliates and partners associated with the ANZ brand to ensure authenticity and brand protection.
SEO and Brand Impact
- Intended brand benefits cited by the applicant:
- Promote trust, confidence and authenticity in ANZ online services
- Provide a secure and authoritative online banking environment for customers
- Enhance user navigation and brand positioning by signalling official ANZ resources
- Support ANZ's emphasis on innovation and consumer trust in online channels
Operator
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Whois
% IANA WHOIS server % for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org % This query returned 1 object domain: ANZ organisation: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited address: ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 8, 833 Collins St address: Docklands VIC 3008 address: Australia contact: administrative name: Head of Customer Insights and Digital Strategy, Group Marketing organisation: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited address: ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 8, 833 Collins St address: Docklands VIC 3008 address: Australia phone: +61 3 9273 5555 fax-no: +61 3 8654 1922 e-mail: ngtld-anz@cscinfo.com contact: technical name: Project & Process Manager organisation: CSC Digital Brand Services address: 2711 Centerville Rd. address: Suite 400 address: Wilmington DE 19808 address: United States of America (the) phone: +442070151717 e-mail: ngtld-anz@cscinfo.com nserver: A.NIC.ANZ 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:9 37.209.192.9 nserver: B.NIC.ANZ 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:9 37.209.194.9 nserver: C.NIC.ANZ 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:9 37.209.196.9 nserver: X.NIC.ANZ 156.154.172.82 2610:a1:1074:0:0:0:1:82 nserver: Y.NIC.ANZ 156.154.173.82 2610:a1:1075:0:0:0:1:82 nserver: Z.NIC.ANZ 156.154.174.82 2610:a1:1076:0:0:0:1:82 ds-rdata: 62806 8 2 93266a86bc6d50ad9da1dde33b73589f9cd0be961a058eb386475f63891206c8 whois: whois.nic.anz status: ACTIVE remarks: Registration information: http://www.anz.com/ created: 2016-06-09 changed: 2023-11-30 source: IANA