Pay By Account

Pay By Account is a new secure and instant online checkout experience you can use with any Australian bank.

Enhancing payment efficiency and cash flow through secure, account based transactions

Pay By Account provides a secure, efficient way for customers to pay directly from their bank account in just a few clicks, accelerating payments, boosting cash flow, and rewarding both your business and your customers for every transaction

Benefits for Merchants

Eliminate friction and errors from manual transfers and costly payment methods. Pay By Account lets customers pay instantly, so you get paid faster

Benefits for Customers

With Pay By Account customers can now seamlessly make payments direct from their bank account whilst earning reward points

Powered by Mastercard

Mastercard's trusted security protocols are applied to every customer registration and transaction to ensure it is safe and reliable

One account, endless possibilities

Pay By Account (PBA) offers a seamless and secure payment experience by combining the best features of various payment methods.

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Customers can make direct payments from their bank accounts, whether in-store or online, without sharing their bank credentials.

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With a one-time registration, users can easily pay across all participating merchants, for both one-time and recurring transactions.

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The PBA portal further simplifies the experience, providing a centralised hub to manage payments, resolve disputes, track rewards, and control subscriptions - all in one place.

Merchant benefits

PBA helps merchants minimise dishonours and reduce operational overhead by leveraging balance checks powered by Open Banking when settling via Direct Debit rails.

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PBA handles the direct debit service agreement and manages bank account details on behalf of the merchant, streamlining the process.

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With secure consumer bank account connections through Open Banking, PBA also takes care of CDR consent and notifications.

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Funds are settled quickly, typically within a T+3 time period, ensuring faster access to revenue and reduced administrative burden for businesses.

Trusted security for every transaction

Mastercard’s trusted security protocols are applied to every customer registration and transaction, ensuring that each step of the process is both safe and reliable.

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These robust security measures are designed to protect sensitive customer data and prevent fraud, providing peace of mind for both businesses and consumers.

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By leveraging Mastercard’s advanced PBA technologies, you can confidently offer a secure payment experience, knowing that every transaction is safeguarded with the highest standards of protection.

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This not only builds trust with your customers but also strengthens your brand’s commitment to safety and reliability.

Benefits for your brand and your people

Effortless payments for customers

Enable secure payments directly from customer bank accounts, online or in-store, with no need to share bank details

One registration, unlimited transactions

Account data is managed according to industry standards, along with buyer protection and dispute resolution program

Centralised payment & subscription management

Manage payments, track rewards, and oversee subscriptions all in one convenient portal

Enhanced security & protection

Protect your business and customers with secure transactions and built-in security protocols

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Ready to offer your customers more value with Pay By Account?