FAQ

Fast Payments

Most popular questions...

• What if I sent money to the wrong person?

  Drop into a branch or call us on 13 11 82 to request a payment sent in error to be returned to yourself. We’ll then lodge a request with the receiving financial institution. 

• My payment didn’t arrive in minutes. Why not?

  We’re only able to send Fast Payments between participating financial institutions. Please check with your financial institution to see if your account is eligible for Fast Payments. 

  A full list of participating institutions can be found here.

• Why do some payments allow for longer descriptions than others?

  A benefit of Fast Payments is it allows for a more detailed description of your transaction. When sending Fast Payments, you’ll be able to type descriptions of up to 280 characters. If your payment can’t be processed as a Fast Payment, you’ll only be able to have an 18 character description.

• How will I know when I am sending a Fast Payment?

  When you make a Fast Payment, you’ll see the Osko logo on the Payment Confirmation screen in Internet Banking and the Mobile Banking App. You’ll also see a message on the same screen that says when your payment is expected to be received. A full list of participating institutions can be found here.

• I've sent a Fast Payment but would like my funds to be returned.

  To request a payment return you’ll need to visit a People’s Choice branch or call us on 13 11 82. We’ll then lodge a request with the receiving financial institution.  

More questions...

• I've received unexpected funds in my account. What should I do?

  To investigate a payment received in your account in error, contact us in branch or by calling us on 13 11 82. We'll then lodge a request with the sending financial institution.  

• How much will it cost to use Fast Payments?

  You will not be charged for sending or receiving Fast Payments.

• Which Financial Institutions will be participating?

  More than 50 financial institutions are planning to go live from launch.

  A list of participating institutions can be found here. 

• NPP or Fast Payments?

  People’s Choice Fast Payments are payments sent via the NPP and includes Osko Payments.

• How should I enter my account details to receive payments?

  To receive a payment your Account Number must be entered exactly as it appears in Internet Banking or your Mobile Banking App. Please ask the sender to not place any zero(s) at the start of the Account Number.  

• Can I receive Fast Payments using my member number?

  No, you can only receive Fast Payments sent to your Account Number(s). If you think someone may still be sending payments using your Member Number ask them to update your details using the nominated Account Number.

• Where can I learn more about Fast Payments?

  Click the drop down arrow next to ‘FAQ’s to display the FAQ sub-navigation. Here you can find questions relating to Fast Payments, Osko and PayID.