Applying to become a Centrepay Participant
To apply to become a Centrepay Participant follow these steps:
Step 1
Download and read the Centrepay Policy. This document outlines Centrelink’s policy for Centrepay.
- Centrepay Policy [13 pages, PDF: 215KB]
- Centrepay Policy [12 pages, RTF: 215KB]
Step 2
Download and read the Centrelink Business Terms and Conditions. This document sets the Contract terms which would apply to both Centrelink and your organisation if approved as a Centrepay Participant.
- Centrelink Business contract Terms and Conditions [20 pages, PDF: 251KB]
- Centrelink Business contract Terms and Conditions [16 pages, RTF: 187KB]
Step 3
Download and read Schedule 1 Centrepay Terms and Conditions. This document sets the Contract terms which relate to the specific operation and requirements of Centrepay.
- Schedule 1 Centrepay Terms and Conditions [12 pages, PDF: 197KB]
- Schedule 1 Centrepay Terms and Conditions [10 pages, RTF: 199KB]
Step 4
Download, read and complete the Centrepay Business Application (for Centrelink). Complete all fields and then fax the application to Centrelink on 1300 727 760.
- Centrelink business application [Form, 6 pages, PDF: 214KB]
For further information on how to complete the Centrepay business Application, download and read the Centrepay Business Application factsheet.
- Centrepay Business Application factsheet [2 pages, PDF: 155KB]
- Centrepay Business Application factsheet [2 pages, RTF: 60KB]
What happens next?
If you are approved as a Centrepay Participant, you will receive an Approval Letter from your state account manager. The Approval Letter will also include a supply of deduction forms (SA325).
More information
- For previous versions of the Terms and conditions documents, refer to Terms and conditions (previous versions).
- Refer to Centrepay section
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