Overdue Fines
| Loan Type | Fine |
|---|---|
| CIRCULATION | |
| 4-Week loan | $1/day |
| 8-Week loan | $1/day |
| Recalled materials | $3/day |
| 1-Day loan | $5/day |
| 7-Day loan | $5/day |
| 14-Day loan | $5/day |
| RESERVE | |
| 3-Hour loan | $5/hour |
| 3-Day loan | $5/day |
| 7-Day loan | $5/day |
| MEDIA | |
| 7-Day loan | $5/day |
| 3-Hour reserve loan | $5/hour |
| ILL BOOKS | |
| All loans | $1/day |
Payment Methods
- Online Payment via the Fines & Fees Payment System
- Credit card: Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay
- Mobile payment: FPS, Alipay, WeChat Pay, BOC Pay
- Payment by Cash or Octopus Card at the Service Counter
- Payment by Cheque
- Made payable to “The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology” with your name and university/library card number on the back
A bill for replacement will be sent if an item is long overdue.
How to use Fines & Fees Payment System?
Login to the Fines & Fees Payment System via HKUST Account or HKUST Card ID with your surname
Select items to pay
Confirm selections
Select payment method
- Make payment at the payment gateway
Payment settled
- Receipt will be sent to your HKUST email account
Last modified date 08 Sep 2026
