PCT Newsletter

January 2026 | No. 01/2026

Reminder of WIPO’s bank account changes

WIPO’s bank accounts have fully transitioned from Credit Suisse to UBS Switzerland.
Starting from 31 March 2026, any payment made to its former Credit Suisse accounts will be rejected. To avoid delays in payment of any PCT-related fees to the International Bureau including in its capacity as receiving Office, please use only WIPO’s new bank details at UBS Switzerland, reproduced below:

Swiss Francs (CHF) Account

  • Account name: WIPO
  • Bank: UBS Switzerland AG, Zurich, Switzerland
  • IBAN: CH77 0024 0240 FP10 1035 6
  • Swift: UBSWCHZH80A
US Dollars (USD) Account
  • Account name: WIPO
  • Bank: UBS Switzerland AG, Zurich, Switzerland
  • IBAN: CH24 0024 0240 FP10 2324 1
  • Swift: UBSWCHZH80A
Euro (EUR) Account
  • Account name: WIPO
  • Bank: UBS Switzerland AG, Zurich, Switzerland
  • IBAN: CH67 0024 0240 FP10 2324 3
  • Swift: UBSWCHZH80A
It should also be noted that payment of fees by opening a current account at WIPO is only available in Swiss Francs (CHF). Deposits in USD and EUR are not accepted.
For more information about how to pay PCT fees to WIPO, including its full bank details as indicated above, please consult: Paying PCT Fees for International Patent Application. 

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