An aba file is used to complete batch payments produced by the Accounting or Payroll Software.

A batch payment is a payment that groups a number of supplier invoice payments or employee pays.

After creating the batch payment, the Accounting/Payroll software produces the aba file. The aba file is then uploaded into the online Banking Portal.

An Aba file is a compatible file format with all Australian banks.

Upload an aba file

1. Log into Westpac Online Banking
   
   è  The Westpac Online Screen
   
   
   
   
2. Click on Payments > File Imports
   
   è  The Imports Screen
   
   
   
   
3. Click on [Import New File]
   
   è  The Import new file Screen
   
   
4. From File type select: Direct Entry/Pay Anyone (ABA)
5. Click on [Choose File]
6. Browse to the download folder and select the aba file
7. Click on [Upload]
   
   è  The Imports file Screen
   
   
   
8. Click on View Details
   
   è  The Review Payment Screen
   
   
   
   
9. Click on [Confirm]
   
   è  The Authorisation required Screen opens and an SMS code is sent to your mobile phone
   Note: Westpac may have another security authorisation option instead of the SMS code
   
   
   
   
10. Type the SMS code and click on [Authorise]
    
    è  The batch payment is confirmed