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Making payments 16 Mar 2020

Verify an account number

Learn how to verify a bank account number before you make a payment
Step 1 of 8

To begin, go to your home screen and tap Transact.

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Step 2 of 8

Tap Pay.

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Step 3 of 8

In the Make a once-off payment section, tap Somebody new.

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Step 4 of 8

Complete all the beneficiary's bank account details.

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Step 5 of 8

Next, tap VERIFY ACCOUNT.

You’ll be charged a fee if you're verifying a non-Standard Bank account.

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Step 6 of 8

Check the account information, read the T&Cs, and then tap VERIFY.

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Step 7 of 8

The account verification results will be displayed. The account name and account number will either match, partially match or not match.

 

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Step 8 of 8

Tap the back arrow to continue with the payment.

If you couldn’t find a match, contact the person you're paying to make sure you have their correct bank account details.

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