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      Set up ABA payment file settings  

      Overview:  

      • Find out how to set up ABA payment file settings in Wiise Payroll 

      Why set up your ABA payment files? 

      Setting up payment files for payroll streamlines the process of transferring employee wages directly into their bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. It also reduces manual errors and saves time for both employers and employees. 

      Note: You can set up multiple ABA accounts and then specify which account to use for each pay schedule. 

       How to set up ABA payment files? 

      1. From your Wiise Payroll dashboard, select Payroll Settings. Then, select Payments in Business Settings.  
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      2. Select the ABA file settings tab.  
      3. Then, select Add.  
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      4. Complete the form with the following fields: 
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        1. BSB Number: A BSB (Bank State Branch) number is a six-digit code used in Australia to identify the specific bank and branch where a bank account is held. 
        2. Account Number: The account number for payroll payments. 
        3. Account Name: The name of the account for payroll payments. 
        4. Financial Institution Code: The 3-letter abbreviation of your bank, like WBC for Westpac. 

          Note: Select the blue question mark icon beside the Financial Institution Code field to find out some frequently used financial institution codes.  

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        5. Lodgement Reference: The payment description that will appear on the employee’s bank statement (e.g., Weekly wages). 

          Note: With your lodgement reference you can select to append nothing, or select Pay Period Ending, Payment Date, Pay Run ID or Employee ID from the the drop-down menu.  
        6. Name of User Supplying File: This is your business name.  
        7. APCA User ID: A six-digit number identifying your business, approved by the bank to use the payment system. You can find this on your bank’s website or by contacting them. 
        8. Include Self-Balancing Transaction: Adds a self-balancing transaction to the end of the ABA file. Check with your bank if they require this. 
        9. Merge Multiple Payments: Select this if your bank requires multiple payments to the same account to be combined into one transaction. This is needed if an employee has multiple payments going into one account. Check with your bank if you’re unsure. 
      5. After filling in the form, select Save.  
      6. You’ve set up ABA payment.  

      Note: You can now generate ABA files during your pay run. Once you have the ABA file, upload it to your business’s online banking system and approve the payments. 

       

      What’s next? 

      Find out how to add ATO settings. 

       

      If you have any questions, please reach out to support@wiise.com