Payroll (Cloud / Shape)

Step-by-step guide

Some banks allow customers to upload a BACS file to input their employee bank payments. We have a few files that can be used.

If you need to upload a specific file, have a look within Company Setup for the Payment File section.

Selecting the correct file format
You should speak with your bank to see if your account allows you to upload a BACS csv file and which format they use.

There are currently the following file formats but new files are added as needed:

• Simple - This is for if you don't need to upload the payment file and allows you to download the names and amounts for each employee into a simple payment CSV file.
• Lloyds Multibacs
• Santander Multibacs
• Santander Bulk Payment
• BACS Standard 18 - Common format that some banks use.
• BACS Standard 18 (No header) - A Lloyds file that is sometimes used.
• Bankline - Used for Natwest and RBS
• Bankline ad hoc bulk payments
• Barclays BACS
• Co-operative bank
• HSBC BACS Standard 18
• Metro Bank
• PDF
• Revolut
• Starling Bank
• Virgin Money
• XLSX