Add a payroll payment template

ANZ Internet Banking for Business customers can save payroll payment templates to help make payroll payments quicker and easier.

• Once you have a template saved you can select it to populate your payroll payments so you don't have to add the details for each payment individually.
• You can easily add a new template.

How do I add a payroll payment template?

ANZ Internet Banking for Business customers can easily add a new payroll template.

• Go to the "Payments" menu.
• Select "Manage payment templates".
• Select the "Add new template" button.
• Then select the "Pay Employees" option and "Continue" and follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Fill in the common template details

• Template name: enter a name associated with the type of payments being made.
  • Choose one that you will easily identify for future use.
• Your/Business name: enter either your own name or the name of your business if appropriate. The name you enter:
  • will appear on the employees' statement so ensure it makes your identity clear to the employees
  • must only contain letters (no special characters eg. _/@#%^*).

Step 2 - Select the employee to be paid

To: choose an employee to transfer your first payment to, using the drop down list.

If you do not have any employees saved you can click the "Or maintain employees" button to add new employees.

• Add a new payroll employee 

Step 3 - Fill in the transfer amount section

• Reference: enter a short reference or message for the employee.
  • The employee (recipient) will see this reference on their statement so make sure it clearly identifies the purpose of the payment.
• Amount: enter the amount you wish to transfer, using a decimal point, if applicable.

When you are happy with the details you've entered, click the "Add to list" button.

• The payment will now display in the list

Step 4 - Add more payments (if applicable)

• To add more payments to the list repeat steps 2-3.

Each time you click "Add to list" the payment details will display in the list.

• If you need to remove a payment click the "Remove" button on the right of the list.
• You can also change the payment amount if necessary, by clicking in the amount box and editing it as needed.

Step 5 - Click "Save"

• When you are happy with your new template, click the "Save" button.

Your template will now be updated and saved in your list of payroll payment templates and can be used to make payments.

• Use a template to make payroll payments
• Manage payroll payment templates

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Frequently asked questions

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