How to upload an ABA file to NAB Connect

Upload your ABA file to NAB Connect

Once you’ve downloaded your .aba file, uploading it to NAB Connect takes just a few steps.

1. 1. Open Upload a payment file

   Sign in to NAB Connect.

   From the main menu, select Payments, then choose Upload a payment file.

   

2. 2. Choose your payment type

   Select the payment type that matches the file you’re uploading.

   For an ABA payment file this may be Direct Credit or Payroll, depending on the payment you’re making and your NAB Connect setup.

   

3. 3. Select your ABA file and add a reference

   Select Browse and choose the .aba file you downloaded from ABAFlow.

   Add a Reference to help identify the payment file in NAB Connect, then select Upload.

   Reference: September Payroll

   

4. 4. Check that NAB Connect accepts the file

   NAB Connect automatically checks the uploaded Direct Entry file.

   If the file passes its checks, NAB Connect displays an Accepted confirmation.

   Select View payment to continue with your normal NAB Connect review and authorisation process.

   

   File accepted? Select View payment and continue with your normal NAB Connect review and authorisation process.

1. ABAFlowCreate + validate your ABA file
2. NAB ConnectUpload + bank validation
3. Your organisationReview + authorise

Need to create the ABA file first?

ABAFlow turns your spreadsheet payment data into a validated ABA payment file ready to upload to NAB Connect.

1. 01

   Upload your payment data

   Use Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers or paste your payment data.

2. 02

   Map your payment columns

   Map BSB, account number, account name, amount and payment description.

3. 03

   Select NAB Connect

   Bank: NAB · Banking service: NAB Connect

4. 04

   Review and validate

   ABAFlow checks your payment data and ABA file structure before generation.

5. 05

   Download your ABA file

   Download the .aba file and upload it to NAB Connect using the instructions above.

Your first 5 files are free when you create and verify your account. No card or subscription required.

What is my NAB Direct Entry User ID?

When creating an ABA file, you may need the Direct Entry User ID associated with your organisation’s NAB Direct Entry setup.

This is part of your banking configuration rather than information ABAFlow can determine from your spreadsheet.

If you’re unsure which Direct Entry User ID to use, check your NAB Connect setup, ask your organisation’s NAB Connect administrator or contact NAB.

ABAFlow checks your file before you upload it

ABAFlow handles the Direct Entry file formatting for you. It checks your payment data and builds the required ABA records before you download the file.

You can review your payment in ABAFlow before downloading it. NAB Connect then performs its own validation when you upload the ABA file.

1. ABAFlowCreate + validate your ABA file
2. NAB ConnectUpload + bank validation
3. Your organisationReview + authorise

NAB Connect rejected my ABA file

Does ABAFlow send the payment?

No. ABAFlow creates and validates the ABA payment file.

You upload the file to NAB Connect, review it and complete your organisation’s normal banking authorisation process.

ABAFlow does not access your NAB Connect account and does not move money.

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