Set up your system to create ABA files for payments

Summary

Learn how to configure your Box+Dice system to generate ABA files for bulk payments, streamlining your EFT processing.

This article covers:

• How it works  
• Configure your ABA settings

How it works

ABA files follow the Australian Bankers' Association format and are used to upload bulk EFT payments directly to your bank. Instead of manually entering transactions, you can generate ABA files in Box+Dice to save time and reduce errors.

Before setting up ABA file generation, contact your bank to gather the required details.

You’ll need the following information:

• Direct Entry Username
• Direct Entry User ID
• Bank’s three-letter code (e.g. ANZ, MBL)
• Whether the bank requires self-balancing ABA files
• Whether ABA file generation needs to be enabled on their end

Configure your ABA settings

Once you’ve gathered the required information, configure your trust account settings to start generating ABA files.

To set up your ABA settings:

• Go to: Settings > Accounting > Accounts

• Click on the Trust Account you want to configure

In the Account Settings window, check that your:

• Verify your BSB and Account Number
• Ensure the Bank Code field is completed

• Enter your Direct Entry Username
• Enter your Direct Entry User ID
• If your bank requires self-balancing files, Tick Self-Balancing ABA Files

• Click Save

Once saved, your system is ready to generate ABA files for bulk payments.

What’s next?

Learn how to generate accurate ABA files for EFT transactions.