Submitting .aba files

Step 1. Check that the Bank is set up to send an .aba file correctly:

      1.  Go to the Ledger and find the required bank ledger account.

      2.  Double click and open the bank ledger account and verify the account details are correct.

 

i. SBN - the Bank's three-letter code eg NAB, ANZ etc.

ii. Tick the box to allow Electronic transactions.

1. This will enable the APCA Number and APCA Name to be populated. 
   
2. Verify with your bank that the details are correct.
   

iii.  Mark the ABA Bank File Format as Balanced.

Step 2. Create the .aba file

Post all the deposits and payments as required, balance and create the .aba file.

Each time you balance, an .aba file is created. 

For a single file to be uploaded to the bank, hold off balancing until all the payments and deposits are completed.

Autopay is another way to make multiple payments in one go, creating a single file.  These are used for paying out whole sales.

Step 3.  Make Bulk Payments through your banking portal

1. Log into your internet banking portal;
   
2. Select the make payment option 
3. Find the upload file button to allow you to upload find the .aba file
   
4. Source the file in the Ebank Folder stored on your computer.
   

The Ebank folder is usually on the Desktop or in a shared folder on the network.

Step 4. Verify your transactions before sending

When you are certain that the payments are all correct complete the process in the normal way from your bank account.

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