BPAY and BPAY View

How to Pay Bills with BPAY

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What is a variable Customer Reference Number (CRN)?

A variable CRN is a CRN that changes each time you receive a new bill, unlike a fixed CRN which remains the same for each bill.

Why is my CRN not saved when I add a frequently used biller in Internet Banking?

When you add a frequently used biller using the add biller link on the BPAY^® Billers page you will receive a message stating that the CRN will not be saved if the biller you are adding uses a variable CRN. When you view this biller in the Billers tab you will see ‘Variable CRN Biller in the customer reference column.

Why is my CRN not saved when I add a biller via the Enter BPAY Details screen in Internet or Mobile Banking?

When you add a biller that uses a variable CRN you will receive a message stating that the CRN will not be saved as that particular biller uses a variable CRN. When you view this biller in the Billers tab you will see ‘Variable CRN Biller in the customer reference column.

Why can’t I set up a recurring BPAY payment via Internet or Mobile Banking?

Due to the current BPAY rules, you are no longer permitted to create a recurring BPAY payment to a biller which uses a variable CRN. If you are setting up a recurring BPAY payment please ensure that the biller you are using is not a variable CRN biller. If you are using a variable CRN biller this will be noted in the drop down box when you select the biller, provided that the biller has not been registered for BPAY View^®. For BPAY View registered billers the BPAY View registration number will be shown, and for fixed CRN billers, the saved CRN will be noted next to the biller name.

Can I make BPAY payments from my credit card?

Individual Billers may or may not accept payments from credit card accounts. If the Biller does not accept credit card payments you will not be able to make the BPAY payment from your credit card.

Please check with your biller if they accept credit card payments via a different payment method, or make the BPAY payment from another account.

Can I make BPAY payments to a BOQ credit card?

Yes. BOQ Cards is a BPAY Biller. The Biller Code is 91215 and customers should use their credit card number as the Customer Reference Number when making payments to their BOQ credit card. If the Credit Card is attached to your Internet Banking profile, then you can also simply complete a Funds Transfer.

Is there a daily limit for BPAY transactions?

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Do I need to enter the Biller Code every time I make a payment?

No. The Frequent Biller option enables you to update your own personalised biller list. Once you have created the Frequent Biller, every time you want to pay your bill, you only have to select the biller from the list and input the payment amount.

Please Note: Some Billers operate with a variable Customer Reference Number (CRN), it is good practice to confirm the CRN on your bill for each payment.

What is the cut-off time for BPAY payments?

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How long does it take for a payment to reach the recipient?

If a bill payment is made before the cut off time (i.e. 5pm) on a business day, the Biller will usually receive the payment on the next business day. If a bill payment is made after this time or on a weekend, the Biller will usually receive the payment on the second business day after the payment was requested.

Can a payment be cancelled?

If you have scheduled your payment to occur on a date in the future it can be modified or cancelled anytime before the date scheduled. It cannot be modified or cancelled if the payment is scheduled to occur on the current date.

If a Biller is paid in error you can request an error correction by visiting a branch or by calling the Customer Contact Centre on 1300 55 72 72 (operating hours are 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday)..

Please Note: A fee applies for the funds recall. Recalls are typically completed within 5 business days.

When I logout of Internet Banking, why does the session summary say I have deleted a payment when all I did was modify it?

When you modify a future dated Pay Anyone, Multi Payment or BPAY Payment, Internet Banking internally deletes the payment and creates a new payment with the same details including the modification. This is the reason why your change is displayed as a deletion and creation.

Can I make a payment on a weekend?

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Can I schedule a BPAY payment for the future?

Yes. Internet Banking allows you to perform a range of future dated and recurring payments and transfers, including BPAY payments.

Recurring payments can be scheduled weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly, annually, four weekly and two monthly.

When a scheduled payment is processed, you will be notified of the success or failure of the payment via secure mail as well as via the email address you have provided. You can also subscribe to receive SMS alerts on your scheduled payments.

When does the money for a payment come out of my account?

BOQ will withdraw funds from your account on the date the payment is requested. If the payment is scheduled for the current date this will occur immediately. If you have scheduled the payment to occur on a date in the future, funds will not be withdrawn until that date.

What is BPAY View?

BPAY View allows you to view bills from participating billers within Internet Banking. These bills can be paid the same as the paper based version or directly from your account using BPAY.

BOQ customers can register to see bills from participating billers via BOQ Internet Banking. We will then advise you when you have received new bills which you can view and pay without the need to ever receive the paper bill.