Paying Madrid System Fees

Are you preparing an application for – or a request to manage – an international trademark registration? Find out all about the different payment methods that are available, and the easy steps to follow to complete your payment, when you use WIPO’s international trademark system – the Madrid System.
  • We strongly recommend that you file your applications and manage your international trademark registrations online through eMadrid for a simpler and centralized experience.
  • All Madrid System payments are processed in Swiss francs (CHF).
  • We do not accept payment by cash or check.
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How do I pay my Madrid System fees?

  • Step 1

    Discover your payment options

    Madrid System payment methods vary according to the tool you use when you file your international trademark application or manage your international trademark registration.
    Madrid System payment methods in brief:

     

    Filing applications online with Madrid e-Filing

    Managing registrations online with eMadrid

    Filing applications and managing registrations using forms

    Paying using a WIPO reference

    Ordering certified documents

    Current Account at WIPO

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    Credit/debit card

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    PayPal

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    Bank transfer

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    Payment methods in detail:

    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 payment confirmations.
    • You need a WIPO Account to open a Current Account at WIPO. 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.
    • Make sure you have sufficient funds in your Current Account at WIPO before completing your transaction.

    We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners, China UnionPay, Japan Credit Bank, American Express.
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    Strong customer authentication (SCA) may be required by your bank or card issuer to validate your credit card payment (PSD2). If you experience problems, please contact your bank or card issuer for assistance.

    Having trouble paying with your credit or debit card?

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

    We accept 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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    Note: Use bank transfer only if you cannot pay online.
    You must provide the following information to avoid delays in processing:

    For international trademark applications:
    • national (“basic”) trademark application or registration number and name;
    • Madrid e-Filing reference (example: IRPI-000012345) or 9–10-digit WIPO reference number (depending on how you filed your application).

    For international trademark registrations:

    • international trademark registration number and name;
    • purpose of payment (for example: change of ownership, limitation, renewal, etc.);
    • 9–10-digit WIPO reference number.

    Have more than one payment request? Send our Madrid 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.
    Important Notice: Starting from July 1st, 2025, our IBAN, SWIFT code, and bank name have changed. Please update banking information for all future transactions!

    Our bank transfer details

    Account name: WIPO
    Address: UBS SWITZERLAND AG, ZURICH, Switzerland
    IBAN: CH77 0024 0240 FP10 1035 6
    Swift: UBSWCHZH80A
    Account name: WIPO / OMPI
    Address: SWISS POST/Postfinance, Engelhaldenstrasse 37, CH-3030 Bern
    IBAN: CH03 0900 0000 1200 5000 8
    Swift: POFICHBE
  • Step 2

    Pay your Madrid System fees

    Always provide your 9-to-10-digit WIPO reference number – included in online transactions, acknowledgement emails, and irregularity notices – when paying Madrid System fees. Can’t find it? Search for your international trademark registration using ‘Monitor Your registration’ under eMadrid; you’ll find the number in the ‘Real-time Status’ tab.
    Always provide your 9-to-10-digit WIPO reference number – included in online transactions, acknowledgement emails, and irregularity notices – when paying Madrid System fees. Can’t find it? Search for your international trademark registration using ‘Monitor Your registration’ under eMadrid; you’ll find the number in the ‘Real-time Status’ tab.
  • Step 3

    Receive a payment confirmation and receipt

    For payments with a 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  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 Finance Infoline.

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Questions about payment methods?

Find out more about Madrid System fees