Paying Super by Direct Debit

Claire Easy Payslip
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Overview

Direct Debit is available as a payment method for your super payments from 1 July 2026.

 

How to enable Direct Debit Payments

  1. Click the Manage Super Setup button at the top of the Super screen.



    On our mobile apps, you'll see a cog icon at the top of the screen instead:

     
  2. Click the Go To Beam button on the first screen, and Go to Beam again on the second screen.

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  3. In the new Beam window, click the Start button, then click the Next button to get to Step 2: Payment Method.


     
  4. On the Payment method screen select Yes for "Do you intend to use direct debit?", enter your BSB, Account Number and Account Name and press Save.

     
  5. Press Next until you reach the final screen (4. T&C) and then confirm the Direct Debit terms and conditions checkbox and the Beam terms and conditions checkbox.


 

Once you have enabled Direct Debit it will become your default payment method when paying super, but you can change back to BPay as and when required for individual payments — simply click the Pay By dropdown on the Pay Super screen.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the processing times for Direct Debit via Beam?

A: Beam will process direct debit payments within 5 business days, so inside the required payment processing times for Payday Super (which is within 7 working days from the day after wages are paid).

Remember you can use a Member Verification Request (MVR) for new employees to confirm the fund is able to receive contributions; also, remember that for new employees you have 20 working days to send their first super contribution, and if an employee informs you of a change in super fund, you also have 20 working days to make the first payment to the new fund too. These two factors ensure that for most businesses, the Direct Debit timelines present no problems to ensuring your Payday Super compliance. Learn more in the ATO's guide to Payment Deadlines for Payday Super.

 

Q: Can I pay with BPay sometimes, and Direct Debit other times?

A: Yes, absolutely. Whenever you create a super payment, you'll be able to choose the payment method.

 

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