Prepare for Payday Super
Payday Super is coming. Explore guides and tips to review your payroll and super setup so you can stay compliant and ready for what’s next.

What is Payday Super?
From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super at the same time as wages, and contributions need to reach the employee’s fund within seven business days of payday. Learn what this means for your business and how Xero helps you prepare for these changes.
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Understand Payday Super and your obligations
Get clear on Payday Super—who to pay, how much to contribute, and how new timing and super guarantee rules affect your payroll.
What’s changing and why it matters
Learn what Payday Super is, when it starts, why it’s being introduced and how it affects how you pay super.
How to pay super
Quick overview of your super obligations: who to pay, how to calculate contributions and payment deadlines.
Super guarantee at 12% explained
Understand the 12% super guarantee rate, dates, payroll impacts and steps to keep your business compliant.
More information from the ATO
The ATO site has more details on Payday Super and key information for employers.
Moving on from the SBSCH with confidence
See what the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) closure means for your business, how it links to Payday Super, and explore SuperStream‑compliant options to replace the SBSCH before the deadline.
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Stay supported with live Payday Super webinars
Join Xero experts to learn what’s changing in Xero Payroll, how Payday Super affects your obligations, and how to register for Auto Super so super is paid with each pay run and you can feel confident you’re staying compliant.
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Set up and streamline super in Xero Payroll
Learn how to register for auto super, run payments from payroll and keep everything in one place.
Register for auto super payments
Step‑by‑step instructions on how to set up auto super and connect a designated bank account.
Process superannuation payments
Learn how to create, approve and reconcile super payments from within Xero Payroll.
Video: Setting up auto super
See how to register, set up auto super, and make your first super payment online in just a few clicks.







