Flexible platform that harnesses real-time payments
The New Payments Platform is a national infrastructure that supports real-time data-rich payments for the Australian digital economy.
Whether it be for simple account-to-account payments or more complex business, corporate and government payments, we continually evolve the NPP’s capability to meet the future needs of the Australian market.
Fast
Real-time clearing and settlement for simple or complex payments.
Always on
The NPP operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Data-rich
More information with payments for efficient and automated processes.
Latest NPP
updates
AP+ welcomes the RBA's Risk Assessment Update on the Decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System
Guide to real-time superannuation payments
Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable
NPP adoption climbs as Australia shifts to real-time payments
The shift to payday super – why early preparation pays off
Webinar recording: Preparing for payday super with real-time payments
AP+ releases findings on NPP capabilities consultation
Consultation feedback highlights priorities for Australia’s future account-to-account payments
Payday super to deliver stronger retirement outcomes for Australians
Case study: Red Energy modernises bill payments
Payday super is coming - are you ready?
Case study: Calastone's fund trade settlement overhaul
AP+ whitepaper shows why real-time payments are fast becoming a business essential in Australia
AP+ Whitepaper: Unlocking business opportunities with real-time payments
Webinar: Unlocking business opportunities with real-time payments
ACCC grants AusPayNet and AP+ authorisation to collaborate about the future of account-to-account payment infrastructure
Case study: Dymocks Education's payment evolution
AP+ opens second consultation on future NPP capability
AusPayNet and AP+ launch public consultation on the future of account-to-account payments
Developing a shared vision for Australia’s payments future
ACCC grants AusPayNet and AP+ interim authorisation to coordinate industry efforts on the future of account-to-account payments
NPP ready to deliver faster, more efficient superannuation payments
An update on the initiatives to support the move to NPP
AP+ welcomes RBA Risk Assessment into planned BECS decommissioning
Faster, more efficient superannuation payments
Geoff Summerhayes appointed to chair Move to NPP Steering Committee
The move to NPP: An introduction to Australia's payments future
The Move to NPP
An update on the move to NPP
AP+ welcomes J.P. Morgan Payments as eftpos member, joining New Payments Platform, strengthening diversity and furthering competition
PSP forum report
The continued migration of payments from BECS to the NPP
NPP Soundbites
‘The Day You PayID’d Me’ launches for consumer and small business audiences
NPP Roadmap provides update on the platform’s uptake and capability development
PayTo commences rolling out for first payment service providers
PayTo front and centre at Real Time Payments Summit 21/22
eInvoicing gathers momentum
Paypa Plane to connect directly to the NPP
NPP virtual update 12 October 2021 – replay now available
NPP Roadmap provides PayTo and international payments update
Zepto the first non-ADI and accredited CDR data recipient to become an NPP ‘Connected Institution’.
Wise Australia becomes latest NPP Participant
NPP virtual update scheduled for 10am on 12 October 2021.
ACCC authorises amalgamation of BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia to form Australian Payments Plus
Payments Industry Committee, AP+ welcome ACCC merger approval
Draft undertakings: Statement attributable to Robert Milliner, Industry Committee Chair
In Memoriam: Chloe Munro AO, a remarkable independent voice
Payments Industry Committee responds to ACCC
Real Time Payments Summit 2021/22 rescheduled to 3 May 2022
Updated NPP Roadmap presents ‘PayTo’
ACCC approval sought for BPAY Group, eftpos and NPPA to amalgamate
Review of the Australian Payments System
eInvoicing and the NPP
eftpos, BPAY Group and NPPA propose to amalgamate for thebenefit of Australian consumers and businesses
Latest NPP roadmap provides international payments update
Five million PayIDs registered in Australia
Efficient, simpler, stronger payments infrastructure for Australia
Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right
Small businesses replace cash with PayID during COVID-19 crisis
NPP Mandated Payments Service – enabling third party payment initiation
Update on the NPP Roadmap
eInvoicing and the NPP
Opening statement: Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology
NPP Australia Appoints Third Independent Director
NPP Requirements for Cross-Border Payments
Fintech Select Senate Committee submission explains NPP’s ‘open’ approach
NPP API Framework v3.0
Updated response to the RBA’s NPP Functionality and Access Consultation
Media release: Roadmap details ongoing plans to extend and enhance the NPP
Becoming an Overlay Service Provider
Mechanisms in place to protect PayID from the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches
Uplifting cybersecurity controls
NPP Australia’s response to the RBA’s NPP Functionality and Access Consultation: Conclusions Paper
Real-Time Payments 2.0
Statement: RBA NPP Functionality and Access Consultation, Conclusions Paper
NPP QR Code Standard gives innovators access to the benefits of real-time data-rich payments
NPP API Framework v2.0
Stone & Chalk Masterclass: New Payments Platform and future capabilities
The New Payments Platform – one year on
Development of NPP ISO 20022 message usage for Payroll, PAYG Tax and Superannuation Payments – Market Consultation
NPP Australia appoints new Chair Bob McKinnon
Inquiry into Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right
NPP Australia’s response to the RBA’s NPP Functionality and Access Consultation
SWIFT and NPP Australia launch sandbox for testing APIs
Five pathways to the New Payments Platform
New Payments Platform API Framework opens door to capabilities
You don’t need to be ‘on’ the New Payments Platform to innovate
NPP Australia’s response to the Productivity Commission’s Report on Competition in Financial Services
NPP Australia’s submission to ASX Chess Replacement Consultation
New Payments Platform awarded Business Service Markets Award
NPP Australia and KPMG have cowritten a whitepaper about the industry approach to minimising real-time payments fraud
The 2018/19 Federal Budget and the NPP
Exploring RegTech Possibilities
New Payments Platform: balancing system integrity and access
PayID and privacy
The New Payments Platform launches - Consumer media release
How consumers can protect themselves from scams
Chloe Munro joins NPP Australia Board of Directors
The New Payments Platform launches - Financial services media release
PayID is coming soon - Media release
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