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Payday super and real-time payments
Superannuation is evolving, and it’s all about speed, efficiency and better outcomes for retirement.
Proposed payday super legislation would require super to be paid at the same time as wages from July 2026

Super due every payday
Employers will be required to pay employees’ super at the same time as wages.
7 days to reach fund
Super contributions must reach employees’ superannuation funds within 7 business days of payday.
Real-time payments make payday super possible
The NPP, Australia’s real-time payments infrastructure, already supports around $6 billion in payments each day moving quickly and securely between bank accounts using Osko®, PayID® and PayTo®.
To help employers meet their obligations under payday super, the ATO is requiring super funds to be able to receive NPP payments from July 2026.
However, there’s no need to wait – the capability is already available. To get started with real-time super payments, talk to your bank or payments service provider.
What real-time payments mean for the superannuation industry

Super contributions can be made 24/7/365.

Real-time payment outcome can help simplify tracking and reconciliation.

Validation of payee details helps ensure payments are going to the right place.
Resources

Webinar
Fast, efficient superannuation payments
Discover what faster super payments mean for workers, employers, and funds.

Flyer
Industry guide
Guidance for super funds and clearing houses on payday super and real-time payments.

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Employer guide
Guidance for employers on payday super and real-time payments.

Article
Payday super is coming - are you ready?
By July 2026, super funds need to process real-time payments under payday super reforms. Find out what this means for funds.
Real time super FAQ's
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