PTO Deposit Account No Longer Filled By Credit Card Payment

The USPTO has announced a final rule (effective August 23, 2004) that eliminates acceptance of credit cards as payment for replenishing deposit accounts.

Although credit cards are an efficient means for individuals to use in replenishing deposit accounts, they are an expensive option that is not cost-effective. It is much more cost-effective to process high dollar payments by EFT or by check for the Government. This is because the Government is charged a percent fee based on the total dollar amount of the charge.

The Office will continue to accept credit cards as payment for all other products and services for which fees are required.

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