Learn how to securely edit or remove bank details for contacts using authentication options to protect sensitive information.
This article covers:
- About editing and removing bank details
- Edit bank details
- Remove bank details
- Security check options
About editing and removing bank details
Editing or removing bank details ensures that contact information remains accurate and up-to-date for trust transactions and payment files. Both actions require a secondary security check to prevent unauthorised changes.
Edit bank details
To edit bank details for a contact:
- Go to: The contact record
- Click the Bank Details tab
- Update the required fields (BSB, Account Number, Account Name)
- Complete the security check using one of the options below.
- Click Save to confirm
Remove bank details
To remove bank details for a contact:
- Go to: The contact record
- Click the Bank Details tab
- Select Remove Bank Details
- Complete the security check using one of the options below.
- Click Save to confirm
Security check options
To confirm edits or removal, choose one of these authentication methods:
Option 1: SMS Authentication
- Select a user in your office to receive an authentication code via SMS (sent within 60 seconds)
- Users marked as Invalid - Recently modified cannot be selected. This occurs if their contact number or email was updated in the last week
Option 2: Push Notification
- Send a push notification to an administrator with the Vault app installed and notifications enabled
- Only users with User Management or Settings access appear in the dropdown
Option 3: Contact Support
- If fewer than two users are available (e.g., new accounts), call support for the required code:
- AU: 1300 788 689
- International: +61 8 6424 1113
Notes:
- Ensure bank details are accurate before editing or removing
- Security checks protect against unauthorised changes
What's next?
Learn how to add bank details for contacts to ensure accurate payment processing and ABA file generation.