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Export BACS Payment File (UK Payroll)

Export BACS files directly from your pay runs so you can process payments quickly and reliably.

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What Is BACS Export?

BACS export lets you generate a bank-ready payment file from a posted pay run. You can then upload this file to your banking provider to pay staff.

What You Need Before You Start

Before exporting a BACS file, make sure your companies bank details are added.

To add your organisation bank details:

  1. Navigate to Payroll > Payroll Settings > Company Setup > Bank Details

  2. Enter the required banking information here.

How to Export a BACS File

Once your setup is complete:

  1. Open a posted pay run.

  2. Select 'Actions' > “Export BACS File”

  3. Fill out the required fields and confirm the export.

After you start the export, the system will process the file in the background. You will see a status like this:

When processing is complete, the status will update:
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A Download button will now appear for you to retrieve your BACS file (Actions > Download BACS File):
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Workforce will also notify you via email once the file is ready in case you want to come back to the page later.

Which bank files are supported?

Workforce generates bank-specific BACS formats for:

  • Barclays - Custom Barclays format

  • HSBC - Custom HSBC format

  • Lloyds - Custom Lloyds format

  • NatWest - Custom NatWest format

  • Santander - Custom Santander format

  • Other Banks - Standard 18 format

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