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SBSCH users

Key messages for Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) users.

Last updated 24 March 2026

Key changes for SBSCH users

  • The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close permanently on 1 July 2026.
  • Understand how the SBSCH closure impacts the last quarterly payment due 28 July 2026. You won’t be able to use the SBSCH to make this payment after 30 June 2026.
  • If you are still using the SBSCH for the April-June 2026 quarter, all super must be paid by 30 June 2026.

Act now

Don’t wait until the last minute. Transition to an alternative service now. Here’s how:

  • Firstly, check with your payroll software provider. Many already include super payment functionality in their software.
  • Talk to your tax professional or bookkeeper. They can recommend suitable options.
  • Use the SuperStreamExternal Link product registerExternal Link to find approved alternatives.
  • Plan your exit after the third quarter payment due 28 April for the January to March period. Make your payment, download your records and move across to your new provider.
  • Know the deadlines. You will have no access to the SBSCH after 11:59 PM AEST 30 June 2026, this includes being able to view and download your records. User logins will be disabled.

Alternative services to the SBSCH include:

  • Payroll software with integrated super payment functions
  • Software that offers payroll solutions
  • Commercial clearing houses
  • Super funds with clearing house services
  • Messaging portals that send compliant SuperStream data to funds directly.

For more information on these options, see SuperStream for employers.

Acting now means you will:

  • Be ready to go with your new provider with your payroll set up to pay super for each payday from 1 July
  • Allow time to balance cash flow reserves to support more frequent super payments
  • Allow enough time to finalise payments and download reports before the SBSCH closes permanently on 1 July 2026. Remember you will have no access to your records after this date.

Use our transition checklist

Follow the ATO’s step by step guideThis link will download a file to exiting the SBSCH at ato.gov.au/paydayresources.

 

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