Paying Hague System Design Fees

Have you submitted an application, renewal, modification, or other request through the Hague System?

Learn about the different payment methods and follow easy steps to pay your Hague System design fees.

Payment guidance for an international design application

  • You need a WIPO Account to pay your Hague System design 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.
Note: We do not accept payment by cash or check. All Hague System payments are processed in Swiss francs (CHF).

Do you want to learn more?

How do I pay my Hague System Design fees?

  • Step 1

    Enter WIPO Pay

    Pay and view your pending payments with our streamlined payment system.
    We do not accept payment by cash or check. All Hague System payments are processed in Swiss francs (CHF).
  • Step 2

    Add unpaid items to the basket

    1. Find your items in the Unpaid Items section — If you do not 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 (in the same currency) and pay one time for all.
    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 Hague System design fees for:
    • applications;
    • renewals; or
    • those indicated on irregularity letters or other WIPO communications concerning international applications or registrations.

    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 Hague System forms.

    Available Credit/Debit cards are: VISA, MASTERCARD, CHINA UNION PAY, JAPAN CREDIT BUREAU (JCB), DINERS/DISCOVER, AMEX (CHF only).
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    Extra verification may be needed. As part of a new security process to protect your payments (PSD2), your bank or card issuer may ask for extra confirmation to complete your payment. This extra layer of security makes your online card transactions safer and reduces the risk of fraud.

    To meet Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements, we will prompt your bank’s "3D Secure" identity verification when using a credit or debit card. This may include

    • a one-time passcode sent via SMS,
    • a password, or
    • fingerprint or face recognition.

    If you’re asked to verify your identity, just follow the instructions from your bank. If you run into any issues, please contact your bank or card issuer for help.

    Having trouble paying with your credit or debit card?

    Learn more about the possible reasons why your payment was declined.

    The available eWallets are: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Alipay*.
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    To pay with an eWallet in WIPO Pay, select the method of payment “Credit/Debit card” 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.
    Provide the following information when you submit your payment:
    • Your Basket ID (EPMT-XXXX-XXXX)
    • Reference:
      • For applications: the WIPO filing reference number (Ex.: WIPO/XXXXXX )
      • For other transactions: the WIPO reference number (Ex: HAG/97XXXXXXX) or
      • For indirect filings: Hague + national reference (Ex: HAGUE-DH-XXXXXXX)
    • Payer’s name and complete address
    • For registrations, the International Registration Number (DM) (Ex.: DM/XXXXXX )
    • Applicant name (if different from payer)
    Provide all the information listed to avoid delays in the application processing and/or receiving an irregularity notice.
    Paying outside WIPO Pay and have more than one payment request? Send our Hague System Support Team a list containing all requests and their payment amounts.
    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.

    Make sure to use our updated UBS Switzerland banking details for all future transactions.

    If you would like to receive a confirmation via email, please provide us with your email by contacting us.

    Our bank transfer details

    Preferred Bank Details

    (Recommended for most payments) 

    • Account name: WIPO
    • Bank: UBS Switzerland AG, Zurich, Switzerland
    • IBAN: CH77 0024 0240 FP10 1035 6
    • Swift: UBSWCHZH80A

    Alternative Bank Details
    (For postal transfers and other)

    • Account name: WIPO / OMPI
    • Bank: SWISS POST/Postfinance, Engelhaldenstrasse 37, CH-3030 Bern
    • IBAN: CH03 0900 0000 1200 5000 8
    • Swift: POFICHBE
    Warning! Please pay your fees fully on time to complete the process. Otherwise, an irregularity notice will be issued. The notice will contain a payment deadline (typically 3 months), after which the application will be deemed abandoned.
  • Step 4

    Receive a payment confirmation and a receipt

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

    For the Bank and Postal 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 receipt by email within 10 working days.
    Didn’t get your receipt? Contact our Hague System Support Team.
Warning! Please pay your fees fully on time to complete the process. Otherwise, an irregularity notice will be issued. The notice will contain a payment deadline (typically 3 months), after which the application will be deemed abandoned.
Use filters to search for your paid items in the Payment History section of your WIPO Pay account.

Need a refund?

Paid with a bank transfer? Fill in the refund form. Paid with other payment methods? You will receive a refund automatically.

Find out more about the Hague System fees

Remember that examination of your application will not start unless you pay at least the basic fee for one design within 2 months of submitting your application.