6a Payday Super contributions in Vista: SAFF CSV setup

Overview

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires contributions within 7 business days of payday, a mandatory Member Verification Request (MVR) before first contributions, and reporting in a SuperStream-compliant format.

Where: HQ Super Clearing House → HQ Super Funds → PR Super Clearing House Funds → PR Super File Generate

Requires: Vista 26.6.0 or later

See also: Configure Payday Super – Australia (overview) · Payday Super liabilities and STP2 in Vista

What's changing

Contributions move from quarterly to within 7 business days of each payday, MVR files are mandatory before an employee's first contribution, contribution data must use a SuperStream-compliant format such as SAFF CSV, the ATO's SBSCH closes permanently on 1 July 2026, and you'll report Qualifying Earnings (QE) and Super Liability via STP each payday.

1 – Add your gateway to HQ Super Clearing House

Add an entry for your SuperStream gateway with Clearing House Format set to the new SAFF CSV option. Vista's SAFF CSV implementation was built in partnership with OZEDI, an accredited SuperStream gateway offering full MVR support.

2 – Update each fund in HQ Super Funds

Pre-existing funds default to Fund Type APRA, with Fund ID now shown as Unique Fund ID (USI/SPIN). Add each fund's ABN and Payment Method (Direct Credit, Direct Debit, or BPAY). For SMSF funds, select SMSF as the Type of Fund to unlock BSB Number, Account Number, Account Name, and Electronic Service Address.

3 – Link funds in PR Super Clearing House Funds

Add an entry for your gateway that links to the super funds you support.

4 – Generate files in PR Super File Generate

Select your Clearing House first to control the available Message Type: Super Contribution (standard filing) or Member Verification Request (mandatory before an employee's first contribution). Pay Date is required for SAFF CSV; Begin Date only applies to QuickSuper; Employee is optional for contributions but required for MVR. Vista auto-generates a File Reference and warns you before regenerating a duplicate file.

5 – Upload and verify

Upload the generated file to your gateway's dashboard for validation. A successful contribution upload results in payment being processed by the fund.

Before you go live

Run a test before 1 July 2026: confirm your HQ and PR configuration, process a test payroll (or prior period simulation), go to Payroll Programs → PR Super File Generate, specify your Clearing House, Message Type S-Super Contribution, and Pay Date (default File Payment Date and File Reference, leave PR Group and Employee blank), then click Generate File. Open the output in a text editor to confirm it's comma-separated and matches the SAFF CSV structure.

Notes

The full SAFF Contribution File and SAFF MVR File table-and-column source maps are in the attached guide's appendices, for reference if you need to troubleshoot a specific field.

See attached: Payday Super contributions in Vista: User guide to configuration and usage