We've phased out cheques

We've phased out cheques

We’ve transitioned from cheques to alternative ways to pay.

Paying bills with BPAY

BPAY is an easy and secure way to pay your bills with one payment method. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from.

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Other ways to pay

We’re committed to work with Members to make the transition to alternative ways to pay.

Direct debitDirect debit

Set up and schedule regular Direct Debit payments.

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TransfersTransfers

OSKO services - a faster and simpler way to pay.

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Our journey to a better way to pay

I want to …	Alternative options
Pay a bill	BPAY payment, Bank@Post, Pay Anyone or Osko payment using BSB and account number (PayID).
Pay a friend or send a gift	Use online banking to make a BPAY, Pay Anyone or Osko payment using BSB and account number (PayID). Send a gift card.
Send money overseas	Use our Foreign Transfer online portal to send money overseas. Pre-paid travel card.
Large payment	Arrange a pre-approved transfer (for amounts above $40,000). Temporarily increase your daily transfer payment limit (for amounts less than $40,000).
Pay an invoice or supplier	Use online banking to make a Pay Anyone, or Osko payment using BSB and account number, PayID or Bank@Post.

Why are we stopping?

Decline in cheque usage

Declining usage of cheque books and increasing cost of services.
Federal Treasury published a paper setting out a timeline for the winding down of Australia’s cheques system.

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What's changing?

We're phasing out cheques

After 28 June 2024, Bank First cheque books will no longer be issued.
From 1 October 2024, Bank First cheques will not be honoured.
This includes international cheques.

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Still receiving cheques?

Start the conversation early

Contact the person you pay and organise an alternative payment method.
Speak to your supplier about alternative payment methods.
There are options available including payment by cash or electronic transfer.

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From 28 June to 30 September 2024

Key information

No new cheque books can be ordered.
Start transitioning from cheques to avoid risk of cheques not being presented by 30 September.
30 September is the FINAL day Bank First cheques will be accepted anywhere as a payment option.

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Still receiving cheques?

Take action

Avoid writing cheques leading up to 30 September 2024.
Alert people who have one of your Bank First cheques to deposit it prior to 30 September 2024.
Securely dispose of your cheque book.

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Alternative ways to pay

Simpler payment options

Set up and schedule regular direct debits.
OSKO services - a faster and simpler way to pay.
BPAY is a secure method to pay your bills.
Use your Bank First Debit or VISA card to automate your payments.

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What's changed

Cheques no longer accepted

Bank First personal cheques will no longer be honoured.
All cheques, including international cheques, will no longer be accepted in Bank First branches.

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Still receiving cheques?

Closing the loop on cheques

Destroy or return your cheque book to Bank First.
You can still deposit cheques at Bank@Post.
Start using your preferred alternative way to pay.

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Alternative ways to pay

Simpler payment options

Set up and schedule regular direct debits.
OSKO services - a faster and simpler way to pay.
BPAY is a secure method to pay your bills.
Use your Bank First Debit or VISA card to automate your payments.

Download PDF

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We've phased out cheques