This article explains how Workspace Admins can reimburse AUD expense reports in Expensify Classic using Direct Reimbursement and ABA file uploads to their bank. To enable ABA reimbursements, follow the steps in this article.

Reimburse Australian Reports

Workspace Admins can reimburse AUD expense reports by downloading an ABA file that contains the relevant bank account details and uploading it to their financial institution. This process supports both individual and batch reimbursements.

Note: An ABA file is a standardized format used to process batch payments in Australia.

Some banks require ABA files to include a self-balancing transaction. If you’re unsure whether this applies to your bank, check with them first. Otherwise, the file may not upload correctly via internet banking.

Reimburse a Single Report

1. Open the report, invoice, or bill from your email, Concierge notification, or the Reports tab.
2. Click the Reimburse dropdown and select Via ABA file.
3. Click Generate ABA and mark as reimbursed.
4. Click Download.
5. Upload the ABA file to your bank.

For additional guidance, refer to your bank’s documentation:

• ANZ Bank
• CommBank
• Westpac
• NAB
• Bendigo Bank
• Bank of Queensland

Send Batch Payments

Once employees submit their AUD reports, Workspace Admins can reimburse them in bulk by generating a single ABA file.

Step 1: Verify Currency and Reimbursement Settings

1. Go to Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Overview.
2. Click the Report currency dropdown and select AUD A$.
3. Go to Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Workflows.
4. Scroll to Make or track payments.
5. Verify that Direct is selected as the Reimbursement type.

Step 2: Upload the ABA File

1. Click the Reports tab.
2. Use the checkboxes to select the reports needing payment.
3. Click Bulk actions and select Reimburse via ABA.
4. Click Generate ABA and mark as reimbursed.
5. Click Download report.
6. Upload the ABA file to your bank.

For guidance, refer to your bank’s instructions:

• ANZ Bank
• CommBank
• Westpac
• NAB
• Bendigo Bank
• Bank of Queensland

FAQ

Can I use direct deposit for an AUD bank account?

Yes. Expensify supports global reimbursement for issuing direct deposits from your Australian bank account.

Learn more about this feature here: Global Reimbursement Australia.