What is Payday Super?
From 1 July 2026, Payday Super is mandatory for all Australian businesses.
This means you are required to pay your employees' superannuation contributions at the same time as their wages — not quarterly. Super funds must receive contributions within 7 business days of each payday.
For many businesses, this is a significant shift — moving from quarterly super payments to weekly, fortnightly, or monthly contributions depending on your pay cycle.
At the same time, the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) has closed, so all Australian businesses now need to process super payments through a compliant clearing house. Payroo handles this for you automatically.
📘 You can learn more about Payday Super on the ATO's Payday Super page.
Does Payroo Support Payday Super?
Yes — Payroo is fully Payday Super ready from 1 July 2026
Payroo uses BEAM, our integrated super clearing house, to process contributions directly within your pay run.
This allows you to pay (and report) your super contributions in just a couple of clicks, much like you lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP).
What's New in Payroo for Payday Super?
Payroo has introduced several enhancements specifically designed to make Payday Super compliance simple and stress-free:
One-Click Super Batch Creation
Once you finalise a pay run, a Pay Super button appears directly on screen. One click compiles your super data and creates a batch , no need to navigate away or manually set anything up.
Qualifying Earnings (QE) Reporting
A dedicated Qualifying Earnings column is now built into your payroll settings at both the global and individual employee level. Standard ATO earnings come pre-configured by default, so you only need to review any custom pay categories you've set up.
Validation Before Anything Is Submitted
Before any money moves, the system runs a validation check against SuperStream requirements using MVR. Issues are sorted into critical errors that must be fixed before submission (such as a missing gender field, invalid TFN, or incorrect USI) and warnings that won't block you from submitting on time.
Full Payment Status Tracking
Every super batch can be tracked from the moment it's created right through to the contributions landing in your employees' funds, through a clear step-by-step status pipeline:
Draft → Created → Submitted → Payment → Uploading Contributions → Distribution → Success
Real-Time Email Notifications
Every stage of your batch triggers an automatic email update, so you always know where things stand. Multiple reminders are also sent before the due date to help you stay ahead. If any line items fail, the email links you directly to the affected records so you can correct and resubmit right away ,keeping you safely within the 7-business-day window.
Multi-Pay Run Bundling
Running multiple pay frequencies? Payroo lets you select and bundle multiple pay runs into a single super batch — giving you full flexibility without losing compliance accuracy.
Mandatory Profile Validation
If your business runs more than one pay frequency, multiple unsubmitted pay runs falling within the same period can be selected and bundled into a single super batch giving you full flexibility without compromising compliance.
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Have questions? Our FAQ covers the most common queries around Payday Super compliance, payment methods, and troubleshooting.