How to pay the amounts you withhold to us
You can pay the amounts you withhold to us using any of the following methods.
BPAY®
You can make a payment directly from your cheque or savings account to us using your financial institution's telephone or internet banking service.
Details you need
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Biller code:
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75556
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Reference:
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Your EFT code
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Your payment must reach us on or before its due date. Check your financial institution's processing deadlines to avoid making a late payment.
Credit card
Credit card payments can be made online via the Government Easy Pay website or by phone, a card payment fee applies.
Details you need
To make a credit card payment you will need:
- a current Visa, MasterCard or American Express card
- your ATO electronic funds transfer code or your payment reference number EFT code or PRN.
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If you need more information or to use this service, refer to How to pay.
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Direct credit
You can transfer your payment to us online from your cheque or savings account.
Details you need
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Bank:
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Reserve Bank of Australia
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BSB:
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093 003
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Account number:
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316 385
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Account name:
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ATO direct credit account
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Reference:
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Your EFT code
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Your payment must reach us on or before its due date. Check your financial institution's processing deadlines to avoid making a late payment.
Direct debit
You can have your payment automatically deducted from your cheque or savings account.
Details you need
For a verbal direct debit payment arrangement after the due date, phone us on 13 11 42.
For all other direct debit requests, complete the Direct debit request (NAT 2284) form and return it to us.
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To obtain a direct debit form:
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Allow at least seven (7) working days for your direct debit to be activated to ensure your payment reaches us on or before its due date.
Mail
You can mail your cheque or money order to us.
Cheques and money orders should be for amounts in Australian dollars and made payable to 'Deputy Commissioner of Taxation'. Cheques should be crossed 'Not Negotiable' and must not be post dated.
You should also include your payment slip or a note that states your:
- full name
- address and telephone number
- account identifier, such as your Tax file number, Australian business number (ABN) or client identification number
- payment type, such as BAS payment, income tax or HELP.
Mail your payment and payment slip or note to:
WA, SA, NT, TAS or VIC residents
Australian Taxation Office
Locked Bag 1936
ALBURY NSW 1936
NSW, ACT or QLD residents
Australian Taxation Office
Locked Bag 1793
PENRITH NSW 1793
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Do not use pins, staples, paper clips or adhesive tape. Do not send cash.
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Also, remember to allow sufficient time for your payment to reach us on or before its due date.
Australia Post
Make a payment by cash, EFTPOS or cheque.
If you have a pre-printed payment slip with a barcode, you can pay in person at any Australia Post outlet.
A $3,000 limit applies to cash payments. EFTPOS payments are subject to daily withdrawal limits.
Cheques and money orders should be for amounts in Australian dollars and payable to 'Deputy Commissioner of Taxation'. Cheques should be crossed 'Not Negotiable' and must not be post dated.
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If you need more information about:
- BPAY, credit card, direct credit, mail or BPAY, post office payments or mail payments, phone us on 1800 815 886 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, Australian Eastern Standard Time, or email payment@ato.gov.au
- direct debits or to obtain a direct debit form, phone us on 1800 802 308 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, or email eft-information@ato.gov.au
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Large withholders must pay their withholding amounts electronically through direct credit, credit card, BPAY or direct debit.
Sections within Your obligations as a payer
Last Modified: Thursday, 8 November 2012