Confirmation of Payee

Will others be able to see my name through Confirmation of Payee?

Yes. Your name is only shown to the person making the payment if the details they provide either match, or are very similar to your account information. If the details don’t match, your name won’t ap…

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Can I opt out of having my name displayed to others?

Yes. Eligible Australian Military Bank members can request to opt out of Confirmation of Payee. If you choose to opt out, your account name and the match result will not be shown to payers, which may…

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Will Confirmation of Payee prevent my payment from going through?

No. Payments will only be stopped if the recipient’s account has been closed or there is no account found. However, we recommend reviewing the Confirmation of Payee result carefully before continuing…

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Can I still make the payment whatever the match outcome?

Yes, payments will only be blocked if the result shows “Account not active” or “No account found”, meaning the account has been closed. Otherwise, you can still proceed. However we strongly recommend…

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How does Confirmation of Payee work?

When you make a payment using a BSB and account number for the first time, set up a new payee, or update an existing payee’s details in your online banking, the system will automatically run a Confir…

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What should I do if the account number field doesn't accept the full number?

If the account number you’re entering is too long for the field and begins with zeros, try removing the leading zeros and then double-check that the details are still correct. If you’re unsure, confi…

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I am trying to pay someone and am getting a "no match" outcome. What should I do?

Double-check the account name, BSB and account number with the person or business you’re paying to confirm they’re correct. It’s also important to stay alert to scams as mistaken or fraudulent paymen…

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What is Confirmation of Payee?

Confirmation of Payee is an industry-wide service designed to help reduce fraud and mistaken payments. It works for domestic transfers within Australia made using a BSB and account number. When you e…

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