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Please note that starting from July 1st, 2025, our IBAN, SWIFT code, and bank name have changed. Make sure to update your records when replenishing or opening a new Current Account at WIPO.

Current Account at WIPO

Current Account at WIPO is a financial account, managed in Swiss Francs, designed to simplify the payment process for customers who regularly carry out transactions with WIPO.
You can use a Current Account at WIPO to pay WIPO online services such as Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Domain Name Disputes, Arbitration and Mediation, and WIPO Academy online courses.
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Do you want to learn more?

Is Current Account at WIPO for me?

If you are a company or an individual having transactions on a regular basis with WIPO (at least several times per year), you can open a Current Account at WIPO.
When you hold a Current Account at WIPO, you:
  • pay all WIPO services with your Current Account at WIPO
  • replenish your Current Account at WIPO by lump sum payments
  • personalize the management of your account

Which benefits do I get by opening a Current Account at WIPO?

Save money

  • Current Account is free of charge
  • Save bank transfer fees and get a prompt refund

Pay securely

  • Monitor all your payments online
  • Get immediately a payment confirmation

Pay fast and easily

  • Pay online
  • Check payments at a glance
  • Customize dedicated alerts

What would I like to do?

Open a Current Account at WIPO

Follow easy steps to open a Current Account at WIPO. Remember that you need a WIPO Account for this purpose.

Synchronize your Current Account and WIPO Account

To be able to pay with your Current Account at WIPO, you have to synchronize it first with your WIPO Account.

Access and manage your Current Account at WIPO

Learn about the roles you can assume in managing your Current Account at WIPO. Based on your role, your activities will differ.

Pay your fees with a Current Account at WIPO

Before making payments, ensure your Current Account at WIPO has sufficient funds. It is a good practice to set up a threshold notification: you can customize it to fit your needs.

Check balance and deposit funds in your Current Account at WIPO

  • Consult all your past transactions and the current balance anytime, online on your Current Account at WIPO portal.
  • Replenish your Current Account at WIPO by a bank transfer in Swiss Francs (CHF).

Close your Current Account at WIPO

You can close your Current Account at WIPO at anytime provided that your transactions are paid and completed. You will receive your remaining balance back to your bank account.

Questions about Current Account at WIPO?

For further information, read our FAQs and Current Account Terms of Use.

If you need any assistance, contact our Current Account Support Team.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00 (Geneva time)