Creating direct debits ABA file from manual data using DirectDebitsLink

Overview

DirectDebitsLink allows you to create the ABA file required by your bank to process direct debits.

Before creating this ABA file, you will need to ensure that DirectDebitsLink is setup correctly. See Setting up DirectDebitsLink to prepare direct debits for more information.

Main Screen

Customise Dialogue

To create the direct debits ABA file from manual data using DirectDebitsLink, follow these steps.

From the Menu, select 04. Process Direct Debits (Manual), then Process Direct Debits
Enter or update the bank detail required to process the ABA file and click the Save Worksheet button if any changes have been made;
Click on the Customise button;
Enter the Payment Date the payment is to be processed;
Select the Payment Method for which to process;
Select the Bank Account into which the money will need to be deposited;
Click OK to close the customize dialogue;
Select the records or click All or None button if required;
Click Create ABA File button and save your ABA file somewhere on your machine;
Navigate to your bank's web portal and upload the ABA file.

The payment method controls the statement references that will be included in the ABA file.
Additional rows can be added to the table if required.

Selecting records to include in the ABA file

When selecting records, you have the option of double clicking in the first column to tick the records to include in the ABA file.

Alternatively, you can also use the All or None button to select or unselect all records.

The number of records selected appear above in the narrative.