Fast payments, 24/7

Payments made to a PayID are typically sent in under a minute through Osko®, even between different financial institutions.*

Fast payments, 24/7

Easy identification

A simpler alternative to a BSB and account number, PayID is an easier-to-remember option that’s linked to a bank account.

Easy identification

Secure payments

With PayID, you’ll see who you’re paying before you confirm your payment, so you’ll know your money is going to the right person or business.

Secure payments

Simple to set up

Create your PayID for simplified transactions through your NetBanking or by using SCCU mobile app. You can also set up multiple PayIDs if you have more than one account.

Simple to set up

Need to pay someone quickly?

Whether you’re paying a friend back for lunch, splitting the bill at dinner, or transferring money on the spot, PayID makes sending money easy, secure and fast any time, day or night.

Instead of sharing your BSB and account number, you can use something easy to remember, like your mobile number or email address. If you’re a small business or sole trader, your ABN or organisation ID can also be used.

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What is PayID?

  • PayID is a simple way to receive payments without needing to share your BSB and account number. Instead, you can link something easy to remember, such as your mobile number or email address to your bank account. To receive payments, simply share your PayID with the payer. To pay someone, ask for the payee’s PayID. No other bank details required.

Limits & Fees

  • Up to $5,000 combined per day across all accounts. PayID transactions are processed through Osko.
  • No limits apply when receiving funds through Osko.

Usage Details

  • Available 24/7, processing payments through Osko typically in under one minute. Some payments could be subjected to security checks and delayed.
  • Accessible only through NetBanking your Mobile App – not available in-branch or by phone.
  • You can also set up multiple PayIDs if you have more than one account, or move your PayID between different accounts or financial institutions.
  • Fast payments may not be reversible once authorised; there is limited chance of recovery if sent in error. Make sure to double-check the recipient details.
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How to Use PayID

To start sending and receiving money with PayID, simply create your PayID through NetBanking. To receive payments, share your PayID with the payer. To pay someone, ask for the payee’s PayID. Simple as that, no other bank details required.

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  • 1How to create your PayID

    How to create your PayID

    Setting up your PayID with SCCU only takes a few minutes, and you can do it through NetBanking or the SCCU mobile app.

    • In NetBanking: Go to Settings in the top menu, then select Manage PayID. Choose the contact you’d like to use (such as your mobile number or email) from the dropdown menu on the page, link it to your preferred account, and verify with the one-time password sent to you either through SMS or email.

    • In the SCCU mobile app: Open the menu and select My details, then My PayID. Tap Set Up, choose your contact and the account to link and save. Make sure you accept the Terms and Conditions and confirm the set up with the one-time password sent to you either through SMS or email.

    You will receive a confirmation that your PayID is ready to use for fast and simple payments.

  • 2Make fast payments using PayID in NetBanking

    Make fast payments using PayID in NetBanking

    Log into NetBanking:

    1. Click on ‘Payments’ on the top menu.
    2. Select ‘Transfer Money’ from the dropdown menu.
    3. Choose the account you wish to use for the money transfer/payment and the payee details to receive the payment.
    4. If an existing payee with PayID, simply search for their name in your payee list.
    5. To include a new contact, click on ‘New Payee’ and select the appropriate transfer method to upload the payee PayID between the options ‘Email Address’, ‘Phone Number’, ‘ABN’ or ‘Organisation ID’.
    6. Give the payee a ‘Nickname’ so the payee is added to your Address Book for future use.
    7. Alternatively, you can proceed using their regular BSB/account number.
    8. Enter the details of the payment amount and transaction message.
    9. Review your payment details and make sure you are paying the correct person or business before confirming your transaction and click ‘Next’.
    10. Submit transaction.
  • 3Make fast payments using PayID in SCCU mobile app

    Make fast payments using PayID in SCCU mobile app

    Open your SCCU mobile app:

    1. Click on menu at the top left of your mobile app screen.
    2. Select the option ‘Pay’ from the dropdown menu or click on ‘Pay’ at the bottom of your mobile app screen.
    3. Choose ‘Pay Anyone’.
    4. Choose payee from list of existing payees or create a ‘New Payee’.
    5. If creating a new payee, select the payee identifier from the options ‘Email Address’, ‘Phone Number’, ‘ABN’ or ‘Organisation ID’.
    6. Choose the contact details from your device saved contacts or enter the contact details manually. For example, the payee mobile phone number or email address.
    7. Proceed to add your payment details and confirm the PayID details are correct and linked to the name of intended recipient.
    8. Add the payment amount and transaction message.
    9. Make sure you are paying the correct person or business and select ‘Confirm’.
  • 4PayID makes sending and receive money safe

    PayID makes sending and receive money safe

    Quick, easy, convenient, and safe. Fast payments using PayID are protected by our real-time transaction monitoring. However, as with any banking transactions, it’s important to remember it’s your responsibility to double-check the payee information before going ahead. With PayID, you’ll see who you’re paying before you confirm your payment, so you’ll know your money is going to the right person or business.

    Especially when using PayID, as these transactions are processed through Osko and typically sent in under a minute, it is crucial that you remain mindful and attentive to details when paying someone, so you can keep your funds safe. Once you make the payment, it cannot be cancelled once the final authorisation has been completed and the chances of recovery are very limited.

  • + Important Information

    Products issued by Southern Cross Credit Union Ltd. ABN 82 087 650 682 AFSL 241000. Any advice given is of a general nature only and is not based on any consideration of your objectives, financial situation and needs. To decide if a product is right for you, please refer to the Summary of Accounts, Access Facilities and Transaction Limits. Eligibility criteria, fees and charges, terms and conditions apply. To help you better asses if these products are right for you please reach out to our team or read through our Target Market Determinations (TMD), designed to help you make an informed decision that is consistent with your objectives, financial situations and needs.

    *Some payments may be held for additional security checks. Speak to your financial institution for more information.

    Osko is a registered trade mark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518.

    PayID is a registered trade mark of NPP Australia Ltd ABN 68 601 428 737.

    Osko® by BPAY is made available by over 70 BPAY Scheme participants. You should obtain a PDS from your relevant BPAY participant and consider whether Osko is right for you.

    PayID Terms and Conditions and all disclosure documents.

Join our SCCU community along with thousands of customers who love our easy to understand banking services and caring customer approach.

PayID FAQs

  • Are fast payments with PayID safe?

    Fast payments are processed through Osko and protected by our real-time transaction monitoring. We have various measures in place to help protect your account from frauds and scams.

    However, it’s your responsibility to double-check the payee information before going ahead.
    With PayID, you’ll see who you’re paying before you confirm your payment, so you’ll know your money is going to the right person or business. This can help avoid mistaken or scam payments.

    PayID is a simpler alternative to BSB and account number when transferring money, but it cannot be used to withdraw funds.

  • Does PayID replace my BSB and Account?

    PayID doesn’t replace your BSB and account number. It is just an easier alternative to offer you more convenience when making or receiving payments. For all other transactions, your BSB and account number may be required.

  • What happens if my details show as already registered but I haven’t registered for PayID?

    If your mobile number, email address, ABN or Organisation Identifier is showing as already registered and you don’t remember registering for PayID before, we first recommend you confirm if you have a PayID already registered with a different financial institution.

    You can use an alternative PayID option to register a second PayID with us. If your mobile number is showing as already registered, you could proceed by using your email address, for example. Another alternative is to transfer or cancel the existing PayID with the previous financial institution and then register it again with us through NetBanking or mobile app.

    The same procedure is requested if you have a PayID registered with SCCU and wish to transfer to another bank.

  • Do I need a PayID per account?

    Each PayID can only be registered to one eligible account. If you have more than one account and wish to have a PayID for each account, you will be required to create a different PayID for each account. For example, if you have used your mobile number to create a PayID before, you will need to use an alternative mobile number or email address that is linked to your account.

    The same procedure is applied to accounts in different banks/credit unions. If you have registered a PayID with a different financial institution before, you will need a different mobile number or email address linked to your account with us to be able to proceed.

    However, you can link multiple PayIDs to the same account. If using a joint account, each user or any Authorised User can have a unique PayID linked to the same account.

  • Can I register another person’s details with PayID?

    A PayID must be linked to the information under your name already listed to your account profile even if it’s a joint account.

    When registering for PayID, you will be given options between the type of PayID you want to use such as your mobile number or email, for example. If you have a joint account, your partner will have options under their name.

  • How to make Fast Payments using PayID?

    Paying someone using PayID is simple. Follow the steps below to complete your transactions using a payee PayID.

    If using NetBanking:

    • Click on ‘Payments’ on the top menu.
    • Select ‘Transfer Money’ from the dropdown menu.
    • Choose the account you wish to use for the money transfer/payment and the payee details to receive the payment.
    • If an existing payee with PayID, simply search for their name in your payee list.
    • To include a new contact, click on ‘New Payee’ and select the appropriate transfer method to upload the payee PayID between the options ‘Email Address’, ‘Phone Number’, ‘ABN’ or ‘Organisation ID’.
    • Give the payee a ‘Nickname’ so the payee is added to your Address Book for future use.
    • Alternatively, you can proceed using their regular BSB/Account number.
    • Enter the details of the payment amount and transaction message.
    • Review your payment details and make sure you are paying the correct person or business before confirming your transaction and click ‘Next’.
    • Submit transaction.

     

    If using our mobile app:

    • Click on menu at the top left of your mobile app screen.
    • Select the option ‘Pay’ from the dropdown menu or click on ‘Pay’ at the bottom of your mobile app screen.
    • Choose ‘Pay Anyone’.
    • Choose payee from list of existing payees or create a ‘New Payee’.
    • If creating a new payee, select the payee identifier from the options ‘Email Address’, ‘Phone Number’, ‘ABN’ or ‘Organisation ID’.
    • Choose the contact details from your device saved contacts or enter the contact details manually. For example, the payee mobile phone number or email address.
    • Proceed to add your payment details and confirm the PayID details are correct and linked to the name of intended recipient.
    • Add the payment amount and transaction message.
    • Make sure you are paying the correct person or business and select ‘Confirm’.

Staying Scam Aware

The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be:

  • PayID will never contact you directly.
  • PayID will never ask you to send money or share your account details.
  • Emails or text messages claiming to be from PayID are a scam.

If you believe you have been scammed, please contact us.

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