Direct Debit Batch File Columns

Field NameExample ValueDescription
Amount10050

Integer

Required
The amount of the transaction to be processed.
This is an integer in the smallest units for the currency (i.e. $100.50 will be 10050).
CurrencyAUD

String (3 characters)

Required
The ISO Currency code for the transaction. Currently only AUD is supported for Direct Debit.
ReferenceINV-1234

String (64 characters)

Required
The merchant reference for the transaction. This must be unique.
It is recommended that this is alphanumeric only with the exception of hyphen (-) and underscore (_).
Account NameMax Smith

String (32 characters)

Required unless Bank Account ID is present
The bank account holder's name.
BSB633-000

String (7 characters)

Required unless Bank Account ID is present
The bank BSB in the ###-### format.
Account Number112498233

String (9 characters, numeric)

Required unless Bank Account ID is present
The bank account number, maximum 9 digits.
Bank Account ID071-BA-AZ7JK98L

String (20 characters)

Required unless Account Name, BSB and Account Number are present.
The Bank Account ID to be used for the transaction instead of the bank account details.
This column takes priority over the other bank account columns.
DescriptionInvoice INV-1234

String (18 characters)

Required
The description for the transaction. This will appear on the customer's bank statement and must be unique.