Issues signing up for Pay Super with WPN

Hey SEC232,

You’re spot on to ask, and good call trying to get ahead of the SBSCH changes. Signing up to Pay Super does require an ABN, which is why your WPN triggered the “This ABN’s invalid” error and why padding zeros won’t work. A couple of handy routes to go with are to obtain an ABN through the ATO so you can enroll in Pay Super, or to sign up on the ATO portal which allows for a registration using a WPN.

Cheers,

Doreen

Hi Doreen,

Thank you for your swift response. Could you kindly specify that you mean by "ATO portal which allows for registration using a WPN"?

Many thanks.

Hi SEC232, 

The “ATO portal” just means using ATO Online services to get into the ATO’s Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH), which lets employers with a WPN pay super under SuperStream.

If you’re an individual WPN holder, hop into myGov > ATO Online > Employees > SBSCH; if you’re a club/association with a WPN, you register by calling 1300 660 048 or emailing SBSCHenquiries@ato.gov.au with “WPN HOLDER” and the employee list attached.

Quick heads‑up: If you choose this route, WPN won’t work with your MYOB software, as it requires an ABN.

Regards,
Genreve

Genreve_S​ 

Thank you for getting back to me and for the ATO information. Could I please clarify though, in case I misunderstood, is it the SBSCH that you're proposing we sign up to? We already use SBSCH and are seeking an alternative as they are closing in 2026. Or is there a different platform in ATO Online Services that we can use as a WPN holder?

Many thanks.