QuickSuper FAQs

On 1 November 2024, CareSuper will be merging with Spirit Super and will retain the name, CareSuper. You can continue to use QuickSuper to submit contributions, however there are some important changes that you need to be aware of at Employer Merger Hub.

Also, please note that the current CareSuper QuickSuper portal will become read-only from 5pm (AEDT) 22 October 2024. You will be able to access the read-only portal to view or download transaction history from 22 October 2024 to 31 October 2025, however this transaction history won't be transferred across to the new portal. It should also be noted that no data will be recoverable from this portal after 31 October 2025.

Regarding the new CareSuper QuickSuper portal, all of your employer and active employee details will automatically transfer to the new CareSuper QuickSuper portal. From 1 November 2024, you'll be sent a 'Welcome' email with a link to the new portal and your new QuickSuper Client ID and log in details. All future contributions will need to be submitted through the new CareSuper QuickSuper portal. These can commence once you've received your new log in details.

Find the answers to all your QuickSuper questions below.

QuickSuper Merger FAQs
Will all employer accounts be transferred to the new CareSuper QuickSuper portal?

Employers who have had accessed the portal since 1 January 2023 will have their accounts transferred across to the new portal.

Can employers opt out of the transfer to the new CareSuper QuickSuper portal?

Users will receive an email with their new log in details from 1 November 2024.

Employers do not have to action this email if they don’t require a QuickSuper account in the new portal.

If an employer loaded a contribution file prior to the existing portal becoming read-only on 22 October 2024 will this be processed if payment is made?

This will depend on the pending contribution File Status:

  • New: As this file has not been submitted and/or authorised, these cannot be paid for or sent.
     
  • Awaiting Authorisation: As this file has not been submitted and or authorised, these cannot be paid for or sent. The file will need to be uploaded again in the new portal and paid using the new EFT details.
     
  • Authorised: Yes, if the funds are received by CareSuper by 11:59pm 22 October 2024. If the EFT is received between 23 and 31 October 2024, the contributions for CareSuper members will be rejected. Payment for CareSuper members will need to be made again using the same EFT details from 1 November 2024.

The employer will be able to pay for Authorised files using the EFT details in the read-only portal from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. Please be aware that late SG payments will result in the super guarantee charge (SGC). If you do miss the Q1 SG deadline (due 28 October), complete a SGC statement and lodge it as soon as possible with the ATO. Watch the ATO’s informative video to learn more about the SGC.

Will the employer still receive messages from super funds once the portal is changed to read-only if contributions are paid prior to read-only?

Yes, if a contribution file is authorised and funds paid for prior to 22 October, it will still be processed as normal and messages from CareSuper and other funds will be received.

If corrections are required for any employees, the employer won’t be able to make these adjustments until they receive their log in details for the new portal from 1 November and any transactions will need to be completed in the new portal.

Please be aware that late SG payments will result in the super guarantee charge (SGC). If you do miss the Q1 SG deadline (due 28 October), complete a SGC statement and lodge it as soon as possible with the ATO. Watch the ATO’s informative video to learn more about the SGC.

Will the user be able to use their previous log in details to access the new portal?

No, their previous login details can only be used in the read-only portal.

Which users can accept the new T&C’s?

The user rights must have ‘Edit Company Details’ ticked.

Will an employer need to update the CareSuper USI and ABN in their data file before uploading to QuickSuper?

If an employer is using the old CareSuper USI in their data files, QuickSuper will redirect the USI to the new one automatically from 1 November 2024.

While the redirection will continue indefinitely, the employer may wish to wish to update their payroll system/files with the USI and ABN.

Fund name: CareSuper
USI: MTA0100AU
ABN: 74 559 365 913

When contributions are paid to existing CareSuper members post 1 November 2024, will you receive the new member account numbers via the Daily Reports?

No, as the member is not new to CareSuper.

Will the employer have new EFT payment details in the new QuickSuper portal?

Yes, they can be found in the details of the contribution in progress or under Administration and Payment Method.

What data is being transferred from the existing CareSuper portal to the new portal?
  • Client data 
  • Client preferences 
  • Employer data 
  • Employer fund relationship data 
  • Client fund data 
  • Employee data – inactive employees will not be transferred
  • Employee fund membership data – inactive employees will not be transferred
  • User data 
How to use QuickSuper
What’s QuickSuper?

QuickSuper is CareSuper’s online payment portal (clearing house) for employers where you can submit and pay super contributions electronically. QuickSuper is available to registered CareSuper employers and is SuperStream compliant. 

How does QuickSuper work?

QuickSuper lets employers make super payments electronically by either uploading contribution files, or by directly entering online contributions. Once the contribution details have been submitted, QuickSuper will generate remittance advice on how to pay via EFT. Each nominated super fund will receive the contribution data and payment information to allocate to the relevant member/s.

Does QuickSuper cater for all super funds?

Yes. QuickSuper caters for all super funds registered in Australia.

How do I get set up?

You need to be registered as a participating employer with CareSuper to make payments using QuickSuper. Join CareSuper now.

If you already have a CareSuper employer number, but have never previously registered for QuickSuper, just call 1300 360 149 to get set up.

Now that I’ve registered, what next?

Once you’re set up and logged in to QuickSuper, refer to the QuickSuper user guide, to help you navigate the site.

Is there any cost to CareSuper employers to use QuickSuper?

No. QuickSuper is free of charge for all registered CareSuper employers.

How do I navigate QuickSuper?

Once you’re set up and logged in to QuickSuper, you can refer to the QuickSuper user guide, which explains how to navigate the site.

Submitting super contributions
What are the contribution methods?

QuickSuper provides two different methods for entering contributions for processing: 

  • Create Online Contributions
  • Upload Contribution Files.

If you’re happy to enter or upload your employee information directly online, you can use the ‘Create Online Contributions’ method.
 
The ‘Uploading Contribution File’ method enables you to immediately remit contributions once you’ve uploaded a payroll contribution file. QuickSuper promotes the use of the industry standard ‘SuperStream alternative file format’ (SAFF) or the QuickSuper CSV file format.

For more information refer to the user guide or FAQs.

Which contribution method should I choose?

This will depend on your individual business needs:

  • If you have less than 10 members you may prefer to create the online contributions individually. 
  • If you have a larger group of employees, you may find it easier to bulk upload a contribution file.

Ultimately,  it’s up to you which contribution method you use. For more information refer to our FAQs, or contact our dedicated employer team on 1300 360 149 for help.

Can I pay for multiple employer entities?

Yes. QuickSuper allows single and multi-employer accounts – we combine any known entities under the one log in. This is managed based on the primary email address held on the account. If you need to make changes to parent/subsidiary QuickSuper registrations, please contact 1300 360 149 for assistance.

One or more of my employees has a self-managed super fund (SMSF) – can I use QuickSuper to pay them too?

Yes. QuickSuper can pay to a SMSF. You will need to register an SMSF in QuickSuper as a Client Fund before a contribution can be made to it.

To create a Client Fund for a SMSF you will need the SMSF’s Electronic Service Address (ESA) which is necessary to receive data messages associated with contributions in a SuperStream compliant manner.

Why am I getting contribution error messages?

We explain what the error messages mean in the below documents. These can be found in the 'downloads' section of the QuickSuper portal.

If you’re receiving contribution error messages when attempting to submit a SAFF file, refer to section 3.2 in either of these guides:

  • QuickSuper SuperStream Alternative File Format (SAFF) v1.0 Specification 
  • Contribution CSV File Specification (v2)

For assistance with QuickSuper, contact our customer service team on 1300 360 149.

Can I set up additional authorisation levels for submitting contributions?

Yes, no problem. When you’re logged in to QuickSuper you can do this under Company Preferences

What contact information do I need to include when submitting SG contributions for new employees?

When submitting SG contributions for new employees, please include the employee’s contact details including the optional fields, ‘Contact number’ and ‘Email address’ (preferably personal), at the time of the member’s first contribution. Any subsequent additions may result in incomplete member contact details. Including the employee’s gender, while not mandatory, may be helpful when calculating standard insurance fees and cover. The employee’s ‘Date of birth’ and ‘Address’ fields are mandatory fields. Complete member contact details will ensure accurate administration of accounts and more effective communication with CareSuper members.

Payment methods
What are the QuickSuper payment methods?

QuickSuper accepts payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Please refer to the QuickSuper guide Paying for Contributions for more information. If you need further help, please call 1300 360 149.

What happens if I over or underpay a contribution?

Please refer to the Paying for Contributions guide for details on resolving unmatched payments

Can QuickSuper notify me when a payment has been matched with contributions?

Yes you can set this trigger and others under Company Preferences, within QuickSuper. 

When will CareSuper receive payments?

Generally it takes a couple of working days when paying by EFT

Generating member numbers
How are new member numbers generated?

The most common way to generate a member number for an employee is to submit a contribution via a superannuation clearing house. 

When a contribution is sent to CareSuper, we will set up your employee based on the information you provide, generate a member number and allocate the contribution amount. The new member number can be retrieved from QuickSuper, explained under ‘How do I retrieve a new member number’ below.  
 
Alternatively, new member numbers can be generated before submitting a contribution, refer to the next FAQ for more information.

Can I generate a new member number before submitting a contribution?

Yes, new member numbers can be generated without submitting a contribution through CareSuper’s clearing house, QuickSuper, as follows: 

  1. Register employees directly in the QuickSuper portal, or
  2. Upload multiple employees at once using an employee upload file. A template file titled ‘Employee Upload File Starter’ can be found in the downloads section of the portal. 

Further details on registering employees in QuickSuper can be found in the user guide

How do I retrieve a new member number?

You can locate new member numbers in QuickSuper by following these steps:

Step 1: Log in to QuickSuper. From the home page, select ‘Daily Reports’ found under the ‘Reports’ section.

Step 2: Click ‘Search’ to find the ‘SuperStream response report’.

Step 3: Locate the relevant report that corresponds to the contribution you made to CareSuper. Please note this report can take up to three business days after you have submitted the contribution file/ Employee Upload File.

To download the report: 

  • Click the arrow icon on the right-hand side.
  • Column G will indicate the super fund that the report relates to. 

If you’re using the CareSuper QuickSuper clearing house for both default and choice contributions, you’ll receive multiple response reports. 

Step 4: Open the downloaded excel CSV file. Check the super fund is CareSuper in Row G. You can see the ‘Returned member ID’ in Row W.

Step 5: Consider updating the returned member number into your payroll system or into future contribution files that you submit.

What do I do if member numbers aren’t being generated?

Check that a fund relationship has been set up for CareSuper and that the ‘Default Fund’ box is ticked.
 
This is an important step as it ensures the correct SuperStream Member Registration Request (MRR) messages are sent with contributions and employees file uploads. Both are required to generate new member numbers. 

For help contact us on 1300 360 149

Contact support
Who can I contact if I need assistance now?

Call us on 1300 360 149, Monday to Friday 8am-8pm (AET) or refer to the user guide.

We’re here to support you

If you have questions about QuickSuper and making payments for your employees, we can help. Call us on 1300 360 149, Monday to Friday 8am-8pm AET. 
 

*QuickSuper is issued by Westpac Banking Corporation (ABN 33 007 457 141, AFSL 233714). An offer to issue this product may be made to you by Westpac, subject to completion of the application process. The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for QuickSuper is available on the Westpac website. You should consider the PDS before deciding to accept any offer made by Westpac to issue the product.