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Other payment options

You can pay by direct deposit, debit or credit card, Government EasyPay, Australia Post or international money remitter.

Last updated 4 March 2026

Your payment options

We offer different ways to pay so you can find a method that suits you. The quickest way to pay is with BPAY or through our online services.

Whichever payment method you use, you will need to use the correct unique payment reference number (PRN) in the Reference field for each payment. This guarantees your money goes to the right account without delay. Don't include anything else in the Reference field.

Electronic funds transfer

Use the following details to make a direct deposit payment through electronic funds transfer.

Bank details for EFT payments

Field

Information

Bank:

Reserve Bank of Australia

BSB:

093 003

Account number:

316385

Account name:

ATO direct credit account

Reference:

Your PRN

Check your financial institution's processing times to make sure your payment reaches us on time. Your financial institution may offer real-time payment services using Osko or PayID. Be aware that we don't yet have PayID.

Direct debit from a credit or debit card

A direct debit from a credit or debit card can only be set up by the account holder.

To have your payment automatically deducted from your Australian cheque or savings account, credit or debit card, you can:

Direct debit from an Australian cheque or savings account

A direct debit from an Australian cheque or savings account can be set up by the account holder by completing a direct debit request and submitting it to us. This form can't be used to request a direct debit from a credit or debit card.

A direct debit from an Australian cheque or savings account can also be set up by your registered tax or BAS agent. They can either use Online services for agents or phone us.

It will take at least 7 working days for a direct debit to be activated, in addition to our payment processing time. Keep this in mind when considering due dates and paying.

Government EasyPay

Government EasyPay is a secure online payment service administered by the ATO which allows you to make payments using Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

To make a payment using a credit or debit card, you will need to provide the following information:

  • your PRN
  • the card number, card verification code (CVC or CVV) and expiry month and year
  • the billing address, and phone number or email that is registered with your financial institution. It's important to keep details such as your address and contact information up to date with both us and your financial institution, as it will make payments easier for you.

The financial institution that issued your card may also request additional information. This could include:

  • answering security questions
  • entering a one-time pin
  • using fingerprint or facial recognition verification.

This information will be matched with details your card issuer holds and it will not be stored by us.

Pay online

Pay now with the Government EasyPay service

Pay by phone

Phone the Government EasyPay service on 1300 898 089.

In person at Australia Post

You can pay at an Australia PostExternal Link office by cash, EFTPOS (subject to your daily limits) or cheque.

You must provide a payment slip with your payment.

We are moving away from cheques and encourage you to pay electronically. More information about the Australian Government's plans to move away from cheques is available on Australia’s Cheques Transition PlanExternal Link.

If you choose to use cheques and money orders, make sure they are:

  • issued from an Australian Financial Institution that offers cheque services. We can't accept foreign cheques.
  • in Australian dollars
  • payable to 'Deputy Commissioner of Taxation'
  • marked 'Not negotiable'
  • not post-dated.

Foreign investment application fees can't be paid at Australia Post.

GST at settlement can also be paid using e-conveyancing.

You can't make any payments at an ATO site or shopfront.

Mail

We are moving away from cheques and encourage you to pay electronically. More information about the Australian Government's plans to move away from cheques is available on Australia’s Cheques Transition PlanExternal Link.

If you choose to pay through the mail:

You can mail your payment slip and a cheque or money order to:

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
LOCKED BAG 1936
ALBURY  NSW  1936

Make sure cheques and money orders are:

  • issued from an Australian Financial Institution that offers cheque services. We can't accept foreign cheques.
  • in Australian dollars
  • payable to 'Deputy Commissioner of Taxation'
  • marked 'Not negotiable'
  • not post-dated.

Don't send cash through the mail.

Foreign investment application fees can't be paid by cheque or money order.

International payments

You can:

Transfer from an overseas bank account

Contact your overseas financial institution for advice on how to make your payment through SWIFT.

The payment must be sent in Australian dollars.

Bank handling and exchange fees are generally automatically deducted from your payment, at both the overseas bank and their companion bank in Australia, before being forwarded to us. Allow for these fees when arranging your payment.

Bank details for international payments

Field

Information

Bank:

RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
65 MARTIN PLACE
SYDNEY  NSW  2000
AUSTRALIA

Bank identifier:

RSBKAU2S

BSB:

093 003

Account number:

316385

Account name:

ATO direct credit account

Field 70:

(Usually called ‘details of payment’)

Your PRN (see note)

Note: To ensure your payment goes into the right account you must provide the correct PRN. Don't include anything else in this field. Any other reference or text in this field will cause processing delays when we receive your payment.

International money remitters

International money remitters are companies that can help you to transfer money internationally.

If you choose to use an international money remitter, you must:

  • send the payment in Australian dollars
  • make sure you provide an accurate PRN in the payment reference field so the payment goes to the right account. Don't include anything else in the reference field.

Foreign exchange conversion fees may vary between international money remitters. These will be included in the converted foreign currency amount to be paid.

If the payment can't be completed for any reason, the amount will be returned to you. If an overpayment is made to the money remitter, the excess amount will be returned to you.

You can choose to use any international money remitter. However, we have an agreement with the following providers:

These providers have agreed to ensure:

  • the PRN you enter is validated
  • the A$ value you have instructed will be sent to us without deduction of cross-border or related fees.

This means when using these providers:

  • your payment can be identified easily
  • we receive the full A$ value.

Payment processing time

Payments can take up to 4 business days to be received by us and appear on your ATO account.

It will take more time if you:

  • set up a direct debit request from an Australian cheque or savings account – it will take at least 7 working days for a direct debit to be activated
  • mail a cheque or money order to us – you need to take into account postal service delivery timesExternal Link.

Keep these processing times in mind when considering due dates and paying. If your payment is late, you are responsible for any interest charges that may be applied.

Check what to do next if you've made a payment on your account and it's a missing payment or you can't see it. 

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