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2 | | -title: Reimburse Australian reports |
3 | | -description: Send payment for Australian expense reports |
4 | | -keywords: [Expensify Classic, AUD, batch file, reimburse in AUD, ABA files] |
| 2 | +title: reimburse-australian-reports.md |
| 3 | +description: Learn how to set up direct reimbursements for Australian employees using ABA files in Expensify Classic. |
| 4 | +keywords: [Expensify, Australian reimbursements, AUD, direct reimbursement, ABA file, bank account, Expensify Classic] |
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6 | 6 | <div id="expensify-classic" markdown="1"> |
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8 | | -Workspace Admins can reimburse AUD expense reports by downloading an ABA file containing the accounts needing payment and uploading the file to the bank. This can be done for a single report or for bulk reimbursements. |
| 8 | +This article explains how Workspace Admins can reimburse AUD expense reports in Expensify Classic using Direct Reimbursement and ABA file uploads to their bank. To enable ABA reimbursements, follow the steps in this [article](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/bank-accounts/Enable-Australian-Reimbursements). |
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10 | | -**Note:** An ABA file is a bank-specific format used to process batch payments in Australia. |
| 10 | +# Reimburse Australian Reports |
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12 | | -Your financial institution may require ABA files to include a self-balancing transaction. If you are unsure, check with your bank. Otherwise, the ABA file may not work with your bank’s internet banking platform. |
| 12 | +Workspace Admins can reimburse AUD expense reports by downloading an ABA file that contains the relevant bank account details and uploading it to their financial institution. This process supports both individual and batch reimbursements. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +**Note:** An ABA file is a standardized format used to process batch payments in Australia. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +Some banks require ABA files to include a self-balancing transaction. If you're unsure whether this applies to your bank, check with them first. Otherwise, the file may not upload correctly via internet banking. |
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15 | 19 |
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16 | | -# Reimburse a Single Report |
| 20 | +## Reimburse a Single Report |
17 | 21 |
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18 | | -1. Open the report, invoice, or bill from the email or Concierge notification, or from the **Reports** tab. |
19 | | -2. Click the **Reimburse** dropdown and select **Via ABA File**. |
20 | | -3. Click **Generate ABA and Mark as Reimbursed**. |
| 22 | +1. Open the report, invoice, or bill from your email, Concierge notification, or the **Reports** tab. |
| 23 | +2. Click the **Reimburse** dropdown and select **Via ABA file**. |
| 24 | +3. Click **Generate ABA and mark as reimbursed**. |
21 | 25 | 4. Click **Download**. |
22 | | -5. Upload the ABA file to your bank. For additional guidance, use any of the following bank guides: |
23 | | - - [ANZ Bank](https://www.anz.com.au/support/internet-banking/pay-transfer-business/payroll/import-file/) |
24 | | - - [CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/business/pds/003-279-importing-a-de-file.pdf) |
25 | | - - [Westpac](https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/online-banking/support-faqs/import-files/) |
26 | | - - [NAB](https://www.nab.com.au/business/online-banking/nab-connect/help) |
27 | | - - [Bendigo Bank](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/globalassets/documents/business/bulk-payments-user-guide.pdf) |
28 | | - - [Bank of Queensland](https://www.boq.com.au/help-and-support/online-banking/ob-faqs-and-support/faq-pfuf) |
| 26 | +5. Upload the ABA file to your bank. |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +For additional guidance, refer to your bank's documentation: |
| 29 | +- ANZ Bank |
| 30 | +- CommBank |
| 31 | +- Westpac |
| 32 | +- NAB |
| 33 | +- Bendigo Bank |
| 34 | +- Bank of Queensland |
29 | 35 |
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30 | 36 | --- |
31 | 37 |
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32 | | -# Send Batch Payments |
| 38 | +## Send Batch Payments |
33 | 39 |
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34 | | -Once employees submit their expense reports, a Workspace Admin exports the reports (which contain the employees’ bank account information) and uploads the .aba file to the bank. |
| 40 | +Once employees submit their AUD reports, Workspace Admins can reimburse them in bulk by generating a single ABA file. |
35 | 41 |
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36 | | -## Step 1: Verify Currency and Reimbursement Settings |
| 42 | +### Step 1: Verify Currency and Reimbursement Settings |
37 | 43 |
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38 | | -1. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Overview** |
39 | | -2. Click the Report Currency dropdown and select **AUD A$**. |
40 | | -3. Head to **Settings > Workspaces [Workspace Name] Workflows**. |
| 44 | +1. Go to `Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Overview`. |
| 45 | +2. Click the **Report currency** dropdown and select **AUD A$**. |
| 46 | +3. Go to `Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Workflows`. |
41 | 47 | 4. Scroll to **Make or track payments**. |
42 | | -5. Verify that **Indirect** is selected as the Reimbursement type or select it if not. |
| 48 | +5. Verify that **Direct** is selected as the **Reimbursement type**. |
43 | 49 |
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44 | | -## Step 2: Upload the ABA File |
| 50 | +### Step 2: Upload the ABA File |
45 | 51 |
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46 | 52 | 1. Click the **Reports** tab. |
47 | | -2. Use the checkbox on the left to select all the reports needing payment. |
48 | | -3. Click **Bulk Actions** and select **Reimburse via ABA**. |
49 | | -5. Click **Generate ABA and Mark as Reimbursed**. |
50 | | -6. Click **Download Report**. |
51 | | -7. Upload the ABA file to your bank. For additional guidance, use any of the following bank guides: |
52 | | - - [ANZ Bank](https://www.anz.com.au/support/internet-banking/pay-transfer-business/payroll/import-file/) |
53 | | - - [CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/business/pds/003-279-importing-a-de-file.pdf) |
54 | | - - [Westpac](https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/online-banking/support-faqs/import-files/) |
55 | | - - [NAB](https://www.nab.com.au/business/online-banking/nab-connect/help) |
56 | | - - [Bendigo Bank](https://www.bendigobank.com.au/globalassets/documents/business/bulk-payments-user-guide.pdf) |
57 | | - - [Bank of Queensland](https://www.boq.com.au/help-and-support/online-banking/ob-faqs-and-support/faq-pfuf) |
| 53 | +2. Use the checkboxes to select the reports needing payment. |
| 54 | +3. Click **Bulk actions** and select **Reimburse via ABA**. |
| 55 | +4. Click **Generate ABA and mark as reimbursed**. |
| 56 | +5. Click **Download report**. |
| 57 | +6. Upload the ABA file to your bank. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +For guidance, refer to your bank's instructions: |
| 60 | +- ANZ Bank |
| 61 | +- CommBank |
| 62 | +- Westpac |
| 63 | +- NAB |
| 64 | +- Bendigo Bank |
| 65 | +- Bank of Queensland |
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60 | 68 |
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61 | 69 | # FAQ |
62 | 70 |
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63 | | -## Can I use direct deposit for an AUD bank account?** |
| 71 | +## Can I use direct deposit for an AUD bank account? |
64 | 72 |
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65 | | -Yes, you can set up global reimbursement to issue direct deposits from your Australian bank account. |
| 73 | +Yes. Expensify supports global reimbursement for issuing direct deposits from your Australian bank account. |
66 | 74 |
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67 | | -More information on that feature can be found here -- [Global Reimbursement Australia](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/payments/Global-Reimbursement-Australia). |
| 75 | +Learn more about this feature here: [Global Reimbursement Australia](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/payments/Global-Reimbursement-Australia). |
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