This article explains how to set up direct reimbursements in AUD for Australian employees using ABA files that can be uploaded to your bank.

Enable Australian Reimbursements

You can reimburse AUD expenses using Direct Reimbursement in Expensify Classic. This method allows employees in Australia to enter their bank account details, which are exported into an .aba file. Workspace Admins can upload this file to their bank for reimbursement.

Note: An alternative to ABA reimbursement is to set up global reimbursements for AUD bank accounts to reimburse via ACH or wire.

If you’d like to make direct international payments through Expensify, consider enabling Global Reimbursements instead.

Setting up ABA Reimbursements

1. Go to Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Overview.
2. In the Report currency dropdown, select AUD A$.
3. Navigate to Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Workflows.
4. Scroll to Make or track payments.
5. Set Reimbursement type to Direct.
6. Toggle Collect bank account details to On.
7. Reach out to concierge@expensify.com so we can enable ABA reimbursement on our side.

Once setup is complete:

• Employees can submit expenses in AUD.
• You can reimburse them by downloading and uploading the ABA file to your bank.

FAQ

What is an ABA file?

An ABA file is a standardized bank file format used in Australia to process batch payments through online banking.

Why can’t I use direct deposit in AUD?

Australian banks do not support ACH (direct deposit) payments like U.S. accounts. Reimbursements must be processed manually via ABA.

Can I still reimburse employees internationally?

Yes, you can set up Global Reimbursements if you want to process international payments directly through Expensify.