From 1 July 2026, superannuation funds and SMSFs need to ensure they can receive and allocate New Payment Platform (NPP) payments.
To help prepare for this change, additional technical and support documents on the SuperStream contributions standard and Fund Validation Services (FVS) have been released on the ATO software developer’s websiteExternal Link.
These include:
- Final Schedule 3 – Enhances the current SuperStream standard including introducing the New Payments Platform (NPP) as an approved payment method.
- Guidance Note 51 – SuperStream payments using NPP – Provides direction on using the NPP for SuperStream payments by 1 July 2026. This supports employers using fast payments by removing the need for bilateral agreements between funds and employers.
- Final Contributions message implementation guide (MIG) – Details the mandatory specifications for rollover messages and payloads to ensure compliance with the Superannuation Data and Payments Standards.
- Final Schedule 6 – Error Code Management – Updates that streamline and standardise error codes helping employers and funds resolve issues more efficiently.
A new register has been created so funds can opt-in prior to 1 July 2026 to receive NPP payments. Superannuation funds can email SuperStreamStandards@ato.gov.au and provide the information required in the tableExternal Link in order to be added to the register.
For more information, please refer to the updated guidance on the ATO software developer’s websiteExternal Link.
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