Paying PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) Fees

Have you submitted an application through the PCT System? Pay online for PCT System international patent applications and other services that are payable to WIPO; this includes:
  • PCT applications filed with the RO/IB
  • Supplementary International Search fees
  • Special fees and PCT data products and services
Learn about the different payment methods and follow these easy steps to pay your Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees.
  • You need a WIPO Account to pay your PCT fees. Don’t have one? Create your WIPO Account now! Remember that a WIPO Account may belong to an individual only, not a group or an organization.

How do I pay my Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees?

  • Step 1

    Enter WIPO Pay

    Pay and view your pending payments with our streamlined payment system.
    Note: We do not accept payment by cash or check. All PCT System payments are processed in Swiss francs (CHF), US Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR).
  • Step 2

    Add unpaid items to your basket

    1. Find your items in the Unpaid Items section — Can’t find your items in the Unpaid Items section? Click on “Search Payment” in the top menu and enter the Item number (EPAY-XXX1-X1XX) you received from us by email.
    2. Compose your basket — Have several fees to pay? Add multiple items to the basket (if they are in the same currency) pay for them all at once.
    Note: In “Search payment” enter the Item number (EPAY-XXX1-X1XX), NOT the Basket ID (EPMT-XXXX-XXXX).
  • Step 3

    Select your payment method and proceed with payment

    WIPO Pay offers you six (6) different payment methods to pay PCT fees.

    If you regularly use WIPO services, then a Current Account at WIPO – managed in Swiss francs – is perfect for you. It’s secure, fast, and free of charge and provides access to all your payment activity.
    Make sure you have sufficient funds in your Current Account at WIPO before completing your transaction!
    There are 2 ways to pay via direct debit from your Current Account at WIPO:
    • Online with WIPO Pay; or
    • By providing your Current Account at WIPO number when completing relevant PCT forms.

    Available Credit/Debit cards are: VISA, MASTERCARD, CHINA UNION PAY, JAPAN CREDIT BUREAU (JCB), DINERS/DISCOVER, AMEX (CHF only). 
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    We use strong authentication. You may be asked to validate your Credit/debit card payment.
    In case of issues, contact the authorized officer.

    Available eWallets are: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Alipay*.
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    To pay with an eWallet in WIPO Pay, select “Credit/Debit card” as your payment method and then select your desired eWallet.
    *Alipay is currently unavailable.

    Use your own PayPal account.
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    Use your own Klarna account.
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    When we receive your payment, we will update the status of your payment from Pending to Paid. This may take a couple of days.
    Klarna is available only in some countries. Please check the list of countries where Klarna is available to make sure your country and bank are supported.
    *Sofort/Klarna is currently unavailable.

    Select bank transfer in case you cannot pay online using other payment methods.
    When you submit your payment provide your Basket ID (EPMT-XXXX-XXXX) to avoid delays in the application processing and/or irregularities.
    Paying outside WIPO Pay and having more than one payment item? Send your authorized officer a list containing each payment item and the amount to be paid for each item.
    You are responsible for any additional fees charged by your bank or any intermediary bank. Make sure the amount you send covers any such fees. Funds can take up to 10 working days to reach our bank account.
  • Step 4

    Receive a payment confirmation and a receipt

    For payments with the Current Account at WIPO:
    • If the payment is successful, you will receive a payment confirmation by email.

    For Bank Transfer payments:
    • Once we receive your payment, we will send you a payment receipt by email within 10 working days. 

    For all the other payment methods:
    • If the payment is successful, you will receive a payment confirmation and a receipt by email within 10 working days. 
    Didn’t get your receipt? Contact the authorized officer.
Use filters to search for your paid items in the Payment History section of your WIPO Pay account.

Need a refund?

If your payment was initially made directly to the International Bureau by bank transfer, please send your bank references by completing the refund form.
Overpayments by other payment methods are automatically refunded.
Please contact the authorized officer if you have any questions. Consult the PCT Applicant’s Guide for further details.

Find out more about Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees