NAB Connect file format guides

The NAB Connect Consolidated File Format Specifications document (PDF, 2MB), opens in new window provides detailed information on the format structure and requirements of the files that can be used in conjunction with your NAB Connect service.

Sample files

We’ve provided some sample files that are accessible via NAB Connect. Using these sample files will help you test and confirm compatibility, even prior to setting up your NAB Connect service. 

Files should be downloaded to your computer rather than opened directly. Right-click with your computer mouse on the link and select ‘Save As’ to download a file.

• Account Information example (NAI) File (TXT, 2KB), opens in new window
• BPAY Batch File example (BPB, 1KB), opens in new window
• BPAY Batch Reply File example (BPB, 5KB), opens in new window
• BPAY Remittance Report example (BRR) (TXT, 3KB), opens in new window
• BPAY Remittance File example (BRF) (TXT, 2KB), opens in new window
• BPAY Remittance Statement example (BRS) (TXT, 1KB), opens in new window
• Direct Entry/BECS File example (TXT, 6KB), opens in new window
• Direct Entry Returns Report example (TXT, 1KB), opens in new window
• International Payment File example (TXT, 3KB), opens in new window
• Merchant Reporting/NAB EFTPOS example (EB165).CX1 (TXT, 19KB), opens in new window
• Merchant Reporting/NAB EFTPOS example (EB165).CSV (CSV, 1KB), opens in new window