ABA files

KarenAlice
KarenAlice Member Posts: 15 Reckoner Reckoner
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I am just learning how the ABA files work so I can use it for paying approximately 15 employees for client. Do I need to have the Hosted connected to the internet and log in to bank from the online banking centre (assuming this is safe to do so) or can I log into bank separately? Although I'm thinking that logging in separate would make finding the file difficult as it would be in the Q drive.

Thanks,

Karen

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  • Kris_Williams
    Kris_Williams Member Posts: 4,192 Reckon Hall of Famer Reckon Hall of Famer

    No you create the aba file when processing wages and download to your computer, then logon to your bank and import the file

  • Zappy
    Zappy Accredited Partner Posts: 5,393 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner
    edited September 2020

    I download the aba file to the desktop so I can keep a copy. I use my own naming standard to make it easier to find in the future. I import the file to the internet banking software directly. You need to make sure your online banking centre is setup correctly. There are different standards for the various banks. You might also need additional verification like a sms code. Some of the banks are very good like NAB. Others, not so much. I'd simply suggest do things early. You might need the extra time

  • KarenAlice
    KarenAlice Member Posts: 15 Reckoner Reckoner

    Thanks appreciate the advice. :)

  • Zappy
    Zappy Accredited Partner Posts: 5,393 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner

    Karen delighted. Call me if you get stuck


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  • KarenAlice
    KarenAlice Member Posts: 15 Reckoner Reckoner

    Hi, I'm still having difficulty with paying wages by creating ABA file. Reckon Hosted wants an APCA number which NAB doesn't seem to be very helpful with, does this stop it from working correctly?

  • Kris_Williams
    Kris_Williams Member Posts: 4,192 Reckon Hall of Famer Reckon Hall of Famer

    I do it with Westpac and I have no APCA number entered in settings

  • Zappy
    Zappy Accredited Partner Posts: 5,393 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner

    Karen I use Westpac every day. Just use 000000 for the APCA number. Don't leave it blank

  • KarenAlice
    KarenAlice Member Posts: 15 Reckoner Reckoner

    Thanks, will have another try, also do you put anything in the 'Lodgement Ref', with the banking details for the employee?

  • Kris_Williams
    Kris_Williams Member Posts: 4,192 Reckon Hall of Famer Reckon Hall of Famer

    From memory that just shows on the employees’ statement whatever the payment is for - wages or your name

  • KarenAlice
    KarenAlice Member Posts: 15 Reckoner Reckoner

    I'm happy to say it seems to have worked all okay, so much easier when there are 20 employees to pay! Thank you all for your help, much appreciated.

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