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Rent, Rates and Running Costs

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Rent, Rates and Running Costs

Paying bills is a necessary but often tedious part of managing your finances. Sniip is here to simplify this process –  offering a seamless way to pay rent, rates, and various running costs directly from the one app. 

EXPLORE PAYMENTS

Rent payments

HOW TO PAY RENT

Paying rent is now easier than ever with Sniip. To get started, email your lease agreement and/or receipt to rent@sniip.com.

Ensure your lease/receipt includes the following:

  • Your rental agency’s ABN
  • The BSB and Account Number for the biller
  • Payment reference number (i.e 173TerraceSmith)
  • Property address for the rental 
  • Rent amount (you can edit this later)

Paying your rent

  1. Send your lease agreement or rent receipt to rent@sniip.com. Once approved, your rent bill will be added to the ‘To Pay’ tab in the ‘Bills’ section of the Sniip app.
  2. Select your bill, and tap ‘Schedule’ in the bottom right of the screen.
  3. Select ‘Create Recurring Payment’.
  4. Choose the amount you’d like to pay and how often you would like the payments to be made (weekly, fortnightly).
  5. Choose the end date or select no end date.
  6. Tap confirm.
  7. Follow the prompts to complete your payment!

Rates payments

With Sniip, you can pay any Australian rates bill using your preferred payment method. Whether it’s council rates, water (for example Urban Utilities), or any other local government bills – Sniip has got you covered!

HOW TO PAY RATES

Top 20 rates payments processed through Sniip

Paying your rates

  1. Open the Sniip app and tap the ‘+’ button in the top right corner
  2. Tap ‘Scan any bill’
  3. Scan the BPAY Code and Reference Number on your bill
  4. Tap the ‘Add bill’ button
  5. Choose to pay your bill now, or schedule it to be paid at a future date
  6. Select your payment method and confirm the payment
  7. All done! 

Sniip supports payments for any household/business running costs via BPAY or non-BPAY (payment to a biller’s BSB & Account Number). Here’s a list of bills you can pay through the Sniip app:

  • Internet: Keep your connection uninterrupted by setting up automatic payments.
  • Electricity: Ensure your lights stay on without the hassle of manual payments.
  • Gas: Never miss a gas bill with Sniip’s convenient payment scheduling and reminder options.
  • Water: Manage your water bills effortlessly.
  • Home/Business Insurance: Protect your property by ensuring timely insurance payments.
  • Mowing/Cleaning: Pay for regular services like mowing and cleaning easily.
  • Home/Business Maintenance: Cover costs for maintenance and repairs using your preferred payment methods.

Sniip is designed to streamline your bill payments, giving you more time to focus on what matters most. Simplify your financial management today by downloading the Sniip app and taking control of your bill payments.

THE BEST SURPRISE: Comedian Merrick Watts With Sniip

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THE BEST SURPRISE:

Comedian Merrick Watts Catches Up With Sniip

Sniip CEO Damien Vasta was delighted to welcome the much-loved comedian and wine expert, Merrick Watts, to Fish Lane where the Sniip headquarters are based today. Known for his wit and charm, Merrick was in town ahead of his highly anticipated Brisbane Festival show, “An Idiot’s Guide to Wine – Volume Two.”

During his visit, Merrick met Sniip CEO Damien Vasta, where the two exchanged laughs and ideas. While the topic of conversation included the finer points of wine pairings—no doubt in preparation for his upcoming shows—Damien couldn’t resist the opportunity to share a few of his own (infamous) dad jokes.

“We’re always thrilled to host creative talents like Merrick and it just goes to show how much Brisbane is on-the-map as a capacity city now,” said Damien Vasta. “Merrick’s ability to blend humour with expertise is something we admire at Sniip, as we strive to make bill payments as seamless and swift as possible for our users.”

Merrick’s show, “An Idiot’s Guide to Wine – Volume Two,” has already received critical acclaim, and we look forward to seeing him continue to entertain audiences with his unique blend of comedy and wine knowledge. At Sniip, we’re proud to support the arts and local talent, and we wish Merrick continued success on his tour.

For more information about Merrick Watts and his upcoming shows, visit the Brisbane Festival website. 

To learn more about how Sniip is revolutionising the way Australians pay their bills, explore our platform at www.sniip.com.

HOW TO: Supercharge Your Points This Month

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HOW TO: Supercharge Your Points This Month

Here’s the top bills users like yourself will pay with Sniip this month. We’ve broken the list down by payment method to ensure it’s super specific to your individual circumstances.  

We’ve included both BPAY and non-BPAY (payments to a billers BSB & Account Number) billers too!

Reveal Top September Bills

The most popular payments with an American Express (Personal)

BPAY
  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Revenue NSW
  3. Workcover Queensland 
  4. Urban Utilities 
  5. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  6. State Revenue Office VIC Land Tax
  7. Townsville City Council
  8. Bright & Duggan
  9. Vic Roads
  10. ACT Revenue 
Non-BPAY
  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  3. Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs
  4. Automotive Repair and Maintenance
  5. Allied Health Services
  6. Port and Water Transport Terminal Operations
  7. Watch and Jewellery Retailing
  8. Grocery Wholesaling 
  9. Accounting Services
  10. Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesaling 

 

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The most popular payments with an American Express (Business)

BPAY 
  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Vicinity Centres PM
  3. Work Cover Queensland
  4. iCare Workers Insurance 
  5. State Revenue Office Vic Land Tax
  6. Meriton Property Services 
  7. ASIC
  8. Origin Energy
  9. Victoria Work Cover Allianz 
  10. Precision Clearing House 
Non-BPAY
  1. Real Estate Services 
  2. Professional and Scientific Goods Wholesaling
  3. Nursery Production
  4. Heavy Machinery and Scaffolding Rental and Hiring
  5. Concreting Services
  6. Investigation and Security Services
  7. Accounting Services
  8. Advertising Services
  9. Site Preparation Services
  10. Corporate Head Office Management Services

The most popular payments with a VISA

BPAY
  1. Australian Taxation Office 
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Urban Utilities 
  4. Payway Rent & Hire
  5. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 
  6. Townsville City Council
  7. OSR QLD Land Tax
  8. Strata Pay
  9. Vic Roads
  10. Revenue NSW
Non-BPAY
  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Motion Picture and Video Production
  3. Data Processing and Web Hosting Services
  4. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  5. Electricity Distribution 
  6. Real Estate Services 
  7. Roofing Services
  8. Accounting Services
  9. Plumbing Services
  10. Adult, Community and Other Education

The most popular payments with a Mastercard

BPAY
  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems
  3. Payway Rent & Hire
  4. Strata Pay
  5. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  6. ASIC
  7. Townsville City Council
  8. Urban Utilities
  9. Origin Energy
  10. Vic Roads
Non-BPAY
  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Specialised Design Services
  3. Preschool Education
  4. House Construction
  5. Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing
  6. Landscape Construction Services
  7. Painting and Decorating Services
  8. Advertising Services
  9. General Practice Medical Services
  10. Electrical Services

The most popular payments with a debit card

BPAY
  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems
  3. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  4. ACT Revenue Office 
  5. Toowoomba Regional Council Rates
  6. Brisbane City Council Rates
  7. Urban Utilities
  8. Strata Pay
  9. Sydney Water
  10. Origin Energy
Non-BPAY 
  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Child Care Services
  3. Preschool Education
  4. House Construction
  5. Roofing Services
  6. Software Publishing
  7. Automotive Repair and Maintenance
  8. Water Supply
  9. Grocery Wholesaling
  10. Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling

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The most popular payments with a prepaid card

BPAY
  1. University of Sydney
  2. Monash University 
  3. Host Plus
  4. Methodist Ladies College
  5. Australiansuper 
  6. Insurance Australia
  7. Meriton Property Services
  8. Australian Catholic University 
  9. The Australian National University 
  10. Firbank Grammar School 

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The most popular payments with a bank account

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BPAY
  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. American Express Australia 
  3. Citibank Credit Cards
  4. Elders Rural Services Australia
  5. DEFT Payment Systems 
  6. Nutrien AG Solutions
  7. Workcover Queensland
  8. Strata Pay
  9. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  10. Urban Utilities 
Non-BPAY 
  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs and Sports Professionals
  3. Automotive Repair and Maintenance
  4. Preschool Education 
  5. Plumbing Services
  6. Specialist Medical Services
  7. Software Publishing
  8. General Insurance
  9. Parking Services
  10. Professional Photographic Services 

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Ask Me: Top 3!

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Your guide to Sniip's top three questions this month

How do I upload a non-BPAY bill?

When it comes to BSB & Account Number payments, we need a copy of the bill. You can add your bill to the Sniip app in one of three ways:

1. Import from Photo (in the Sniip app)
Take a photo/ Import from camera roll. 

2. Share PDF bill from email (via your chosen email app)
Open the email containing your bill/invoice, tap the ‘Share’ button and select Sniip. 

3. Have bills automatically import from your email
The next time you have a bill land in your inbox, it’ll automatically upload into the Sniip app.

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I don't have a 'bill' for my rent, how can I set up rent payments through Sniip?

You can upload/share a receipt of your previous rent payment to Sniip. This is a great option as it may contain the key information we need:

  • ABN (this is required, we cannot facilitate private rentals)
  • Total bill amount
  • BSB & Account Number Details of who you’re paying

Alternatively, please email a copy of your lease/rental agreement containing the below details to rent@sniip.com.

  • ABN (this is required, we cannot facilitate private rentals)
  • Lessor and lessee details
  • Payable amount
  • Reference Number (so your biller can locate your payments)
  • BSB + Account details

We’ll create you a rental bill and add it to your ‘To pay’ tab within the ‘Bills’ section of the Sniip app. You’ll get a handy push notification and an email when it arrives.

Please note that this process can take up to 1 business day. If there’s an urgency to your request, please call (07) 3268 7710. 

Explore Rent Payments

What does account verification mean?

Great question! In verifying your Sniip account, you’ll receive the green tick of ✅ Verification on your account and unlock your access to pay bills with a BSB & Account Number using Sniip.

What is it?
User Verification involves uploading a form of photo identification (Driver Licence/Passport) securely to the Sniip app. 

Why is it required? 
User Verification is a crucial step in the process of making bill payments to a BSB & Account Number and is required to be undertaken by all users who wish to access this functionality.

It serves several important purposes: 

1. Security & Fraud Prevention: Verifying user information adds an extra layer of security and protection for your account and all parties involved in the payment process. 

2. Regulatory Compliance: Sniip is a regulated Bill Payment Service Provider (BPSP). We are committed to maintaining compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations. As part of these requirements, we’re required to request user verification for certain types of transactions, including payments to a BSB & Account Number. 

You can learn more about our User Verification process, here.

How To Verify

August’s Top Bills Announced!

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Results Are In: August's Top Bills Announced!

Here’s the top bills users like yourself will pay with Sniip this month. We’ve broken the list down by payment method to ensure it’s super specific to your individual circumstances. 

We’ve included both BPAY and non-BPAY (payments to a billers BSB & Account Number) billers too!

Reveal Top August Bills

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The most popular payments with an American Express (Business)

BPAY

  1.  Australian Taxation Office
  2.  City of Gold Coast Rates
  3.  iCare Workers Insurance NSW
  4.  ASIC
  5.  VicRoads
  6.  State Revenue Office Vic Payroll Tax
  7.  Revenue NSW
  8.  Superannuation Clearing House
  9.  QGL
  10.  Work Cover Auth Allianz

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services 
  2. Professional and Scientific Goods Wholesaling 
  3. Heavy Machinery and Scaffolding Rental and Hiring 
  4. Nursery Production 
  5. Telecommunication Services
  6. Product Wholesaling
  7. Corporate Head Office Management Services
  8. Garden Supplies Resaling 
  9. Advertising Services 
  10. Accounting Services

The most popular payments with an American Express (Personal)

BPAY

  1.  Australian Taxation Office
  2.  Revenue NSW
  3.  City of Gold Coast Rates
  4.  State Revenue Office
  5.  State Revenue Office VIC Land Tax
  6.  Origin Energy
  7.  OSR QLD Payroll Tax
  8.  Brisbane City Council Rates
  9.  Urban Utilities
  10.  Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 

Non-BPAY

  1.  Real Estate Services 
  2.  House Construction
  3.  Waste Treatment Disposal Services
  4.  Specialist Medical Services
  5.  Accounting Services
  6.  Child Care Services
  7.  Dental Services
  8.  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  9.  Automotive Electrical Services
  10.  Waste Treatment and Disposal Services 

The most popular payments with a VISA

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Victorian Workcover Allianz 
  4. City of Gold Coast
  5. Strata Pay Unit Levies 
  6. Brisbane City Council Rates
  7. Origin Energy 
  8. Urban Utilities 
  9. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 
  10. PayWay Rent & Hire 

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services 
  2. Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling 
  3. Data Processing and Web Hosting Services 
  4. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services 
  5. Child Care Services 
  6. Secondary Education 
  7. Roofing Services
  8. Real Estate Services 
  9. Secondary Education
  10. Software Publishing

The most popular payments with a Mastercard

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office 
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. STRATA Pay
  4. Department of Home Affairs 
  5. Brisbane City Council Rates
  6. City of Gold Coast Rates
  7. PayWay Rent & Hire
  8. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  9. Urban Utilities
  10. Sunshine Coast Council 

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services 
  2. Specialised Design Services
  3. House Construction
  4. Accounting Services
  5. Legal Services
  6. Goods Wholesaling 
  7. Health and Fitness Centres and Gymnasia Operation
  8. Child Care Services
  9. Roofing Services
  10. Secondary Education 

The most popular payments with a debit card

BPAY

  1. Brisbane City Council
  2. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 
  3. Sunshine Coast Council
  4. DEFT Payment Systems
  5. Origin Energy
  6. Strata Pay
  7. Urban Utilities
  8. OSR QLD Land Tax
  9. Ergon Energy
  10. Australian Taxation Office

Non-BPAY

  1. Preschool Education
  2. Roofing Services
  3. Real Estate Services
  4. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  5. Catering Services
  6. Printing
  7. Specialised Design Services
  8. Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing
  9. Parking Services
  10. Specialist Medical Services

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The most popular payments with a prepaid card

BPAY

  1. Monash University Student Fees
  2. State Revenue Office Vic Land Tax
  3. Meriton Property Services
  4. Sunsuper Member Voluntary Contribution
  5. Insurance Australia
  6. Australian Taxation Office
  7. Sydney Water
  8. Centrelink 
  9. University of Sydney Fees
  10. PayWay Rent & Hire

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The most popular payments with a bank account

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BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. American Express Australia 
  3. Commonwealth Bank of Australia
  4. DEFT Payment Systems 
  5. Brisbane City Council Rates
  6. City of Gold Coast
  7. Qantas Credit Cards
  8. Sunshine Coast Council
  9. State Revenue Office Vic Land Tax
  10. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal

 

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Other AUtomotive Repair and Maintenance 
  3. Software Publishing
  4. Road Freight Transport
  5. Advertising Services
  6. Garden Supplies Retailing
  7. Electricity Transmission
  8. Fire and Security Alarm Installation
  9. Aged Care Residential Services
  10. Warehousing and Storage Services

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July Top 10 Bills 2024

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NOW LIVE: Results are in, here's July's top bills.

Here’s the top bills users like yourself will pay with Sniip this month. We’ve broken the list down by payment method to ensure it’s super specific to your individual circumstances. 

We’ve included both BPAY and non-BPAY (payments to a billers BSB & Account Number) billers too!

Reveal Top July Bills

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The most popular payments with an American Express (Business)

BPAY Bills

  1.  Australia Taxation Office 
  2. Revenue NSW 
  3. Colonial First State Employer Payment
  4. ACT Revenue Office
  5. Precision Clearing House
  6. iCare Workers Insurance Workers Comp
  7. ASIC
  8. WorkCover Queensland 
  9. Energy Australia
  10. OSR QLD Payroll Tax

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Management Advice and Consulting Services 
  3. Legal Services
  4. Building Installation Services 
  5. House Construction 
  6. Advertising Services 
  7. Nursery Production 
  8. Accounting Services
  9. Goods Wholesaling 
  10. Hardware and Building Supplies 

The most popular payments with an American Express (Personal)

BPAY Bills

  1.  Australian Taxation Office 
  2.  Revenue NSW 
  3.  State Revenue Office VIC 
  4.  AGL
  5.  Monash University Student Fees
  6. Urban Utilities
  7.  Origin Energy
  8.  VIC Roads
  9.  Brisbane City Council
  10.  Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 


Non-BPAY Bills

  1.  Real Estate Services
  2.  House Construction 
  3.  Specialist Medical Services
  4.  Building Installation Services
  5.  Corporate Head Office Management Services
  6.  Accounting Services 
  7.  Plumbing Services
  8.  Cleaning Services
  9.  Electrical Services
  10.  Waste Treatment and Disposal Services

The most popular payments with a VISA

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Urban Utilities
  4. PayWay Rent & Hire
  5. Brisbane City Council Rates
  6. Telco Pay
  7. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  8. VIC Roads
  9. Origin Energy
  10. ACT Revenue Office 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services 
  2. House Construction
  3. Plumbing Services 
  4. Non-Residential Property Operators 
  5. Electrical Services
  6. Specialist Medical Services
  7. Professional Photographic Services 
  8. Aged Care Residential Services
  9. Cleaning Services
  10. Administrative Services 

The most popular payments with a Mastercard

BPAY Bills

  1. DEFT Payment Systems
  2. RentPay
  3. Australian Taxation Office
  4. Urban Utilities
  5. OSR QLD Land Tax
  6. Payway Rent & Hire
  7. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  8. Meriton Property Services
  9. Origin Energy
  10. VIC Roads

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Specialist Medical Services
  3. Concreting Services
  4. Electrical Services
  5. Trailer and Motor Vehicle Retailing
  6. Air Conditioning and Heating Services
  7. Plumbing Services
  8. Warehousing and Storage Services
  9. Landscape Construction Services
  10. Accounting Services

The most popular payments with a debit card

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Urban Utilities
  3. DEFT Payment Systems 
  4. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 
  5. Strata Pay
  6. Ergon Energy
  7. Sunshine Coast Council
  8. Brisbane City Council
  9. Unitywater 
  10. Origin Energy 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Child Care Services 
  3. Preschool Education 
  4. Roofing Services
  5. Non-Residential Property Operators
  6. Electrical Services
  7. Plumbing Services
  8. Accounting Services
  9. Legal Services
  10. Gardening Services

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The most popular payments with a prepaid card

BPAY Bills

  1. DEFT Payment Systems
  2. UNSW Student Fees
  3. University of Sydney Fees
  4. The University of Queensland Fees
  5. Retail Employees Superannuation
  6. Meriton Property Services
  7. The University of Melbourne Fees
  8. Unisuper Member Voluntary Contributions
  9. Monash University Fees
  10. Centrelink 

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The most popular payments with a bank account

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BPAY Bills

  1.  American Express Australia
  2. Australian Taxation Office
  3. DEFT Payment Systems 
  4. ANZ Banking Group
  5. The Hills Grammar School 
  6. Qantas Credit Cards
  7. The Hills Grammar School
  8. Urban Utilities
  9. Citibank Credit Cards
  10. Revenue NSW

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. House Construction
  2. Real Estate Services
  3. Specialised Design Services
  4. Advertising Services
  5. Gardening Services
  6. Air Conditioning and Heating Services 
  7. Special School Education 
  8. Electrical Services
  9. Arts Education 
  10. Gas Supply 

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Stay Organised: Your Top 10 Bills in June

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Top 10 bills in June

TOP 10 BILLS IN JUNE: Stay Organised This June

Top 10 bills in June: Discover the top BPAY and non-BPAY bills you and other Sniip users are prioritising this month, categorised by payment methods. 

Top 10 bills in June
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The most popular payments with an American Express (Business)

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Nutrien AG Solutions Limited
  3. Revenue NSW
  4. Australiansuper
  5. Vicinity Centres
  6. State Revenue Office 
  7. Superannuation Clearing House
  8. iCare Workers Insurance
  9. Meriton Property Services
  10. ASIC

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. House Construction
  3. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  4. Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing
  5. Plumbing Services
  6. Technical and Vocational Education and Training
  7. Hire of Construction Machinery with Operator
  8. Accounting Services
  9. Plaster Product Manufacturing
  10. Corporate Head Office Management Services

The most popular payments with an American Express (Personal)

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Revenue NSW
  3. Australiansuper
  4. Murray River Council
  5. Host Plus
  6. VICSuper
  7. Origin ENergy
  8. VicRoads
  9. Office Of State Revenue QLD
  10. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal 

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. House Construction
  3. Residential Building Construction
  4. Landscape Construction Services
  5. Corporate Head Office Management Services
  6. Motor Vehicle Dismantling and Used Parts Wholesaling
  7. Machinery and Equipment Wholesaling n.e.c.
  8. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  9. Accounting Services
  10. Air Conditioning and Heating Services

The most popular payments with a VISA

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems
  3. Strata Pay
  4. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  5. Gold Coast City Council
  6. Urban Utilities 
  7. Precision Clearing House
  8. Brisbane City Council
  9. Host Plus
  10. Colliers International

Non-BPAY

  1. House Construction
  2. Real Estate Services
  3. Legal Services
  4. Specialist Medical Services
  5. Accounting Services
  6. Specialised Food Retailing
  7. General Line Grocery Wholesaling
  8. Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance
  9. Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services
  10. Labour Supply Services

The most popular payments with a Mastercard

BPAY

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Retail employees superannuation
  4. ZipMoney
  5. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renew
  6. ASIC
  7. Strata Pay
  8. Urban Utilities 
  9. Brisbane Council Rates 
  10. State Revenue Office VIC

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Specialist Medical Services
  3. Car Retailing
  4. Hire of Construction Machinery with Operator
  5. Fuel Retailing
  6. House Construction
  7. Airport Operations and Other Air Transport Support Services
  8. Building and Other Industrial Cleaning Services
  9. Water Supply
  10. Specialised Design Services

The most popular payments with a debit card

BPAY

  1. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Brisbane City Council Rates
  4. Urban Utilities
  5. Origin Energy
  6. Ergon Energy
  7. Telstra
  8. Sunshine Coast Council
  9. Strata Pay
  10. Optus

Non-BPAY

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Child Care Services
  3. Water Supply
  4. Gardening Services
  5. Roofing Services
  6. Software Publishing
  7. Labour Supply Services
  8. Veterinary Services
  9. Legal Services
  10. Specialist Medical Services

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The most popular payments with a prepaid card

BPAY

  1. Australiansuper
  2. Monash University Student Fees
  3. SunSuper Member Voluntary Contribution 
  4. Host Plus
  5. VICSuper
  6. UniSuper
  7. University of Sydney
  8. Insurance Australia
  9. State Revenue Office VIC
  10. DEC International Students

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The most popular payments with a bank account

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BPAY

  1. American Express Australia 
  2. Australian Taxation Office
  3. DEFT Payment Systems
  4. Macquarie Bank
  5. Citibank Credit Cards
  6. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renew
  7. Strata Pay
  8. Urban Utilities
  9. Ergon Energy
  10. ANZ Banking Group LTD Cards

Non-BPAY

  1. House Construction
  2. Real Estate Services
  3. Accounting Services
  4. Building Pest Control Services
  5. Real Estate Services
  6. Electrical Services
  7. Specialist Medical Services
  8. Car Retailing
  9. Catering Services
  10. Chiropractic and Osteopathic Services

Quick Answers to Common Questions: The Essential FAQ Pack

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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my non-BPAY invoice fail to upload?

To successfully add your non-BPAY bill (payment to a biller’s BSB & Account Number) into the Sniip app, please ensure your invoice contains these four key items:

  1. The words ‘Tax Invoice’
  2. The ABN (Australian Business Number)
  3. The total bill amount
  4. The biller’s bank account details (incl BSB and Account Number)

If your invoice is missing any of these details, please reach out to your biller to update the invoice accordingly. Unfortunately, these additions cannot be made within the app or be handwritten/added by you personally.

If your invoice contains all of the above information and is failing to upload, please confirm the following: 

  • Your camera lens is clear and free from smudges 
  • The photo was taken in a well lit area 
  • The camera is held steady and no parts of the invoice are missing in the photo 
  • Please attempt to share the invoice from your email to the Sniip app by tapping the ‘share’ icon 

If you have completed the above checklist without success, we’re here for you! Please email customercare@sniip.com and we’ll assist. 

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I’ve heard I can pay my rent through Sniip. How do I do this?

It’s become one of our most frequently paid bills and we’re delighted you’re loving the new functionality. 

You can upload your rent for payment with Sniip by using your rental receipt, if it contains the following: 

  • The ABN of your biller (unfortunately, we cannot accept the biller’s ACN)
  • The BSB & Account Number for payment
  • Rental amount (you can amend this later) 
  • The words ‘Tax Invoice’ 

You can import/screenshot the receipt and add it to pay rent.

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If your rent receipt doesn’t contain these details, don’t worry! Please email a copy of your lease/rental agreement to rent@sniip.com. Please ensure the rental agreement  contains the following information:

  • ABN of your biller (unfortunately, we cannot accept ACN)
  • BSB & Account Number for payment
  • Rental amount (you can amend this later) 

Preferred items 

  • Biller name
  • Lessor and lessee details
  • Payment Reference Number (so your biller can locate your payments)

As part of our complimentary concierge service, we’ll collate your documents and create a rental bill and add it to your ‘To pay’ tab within the ‘Bills’ section of the Sniip app. You’ll get a handy push notification and an email when it arrives.

Please note that this process can take up to one business day. If there’s an urgency to your request, please call (07) 3268 7710 and our team will assist you. 

Is there a way to set-up automatic payments for specific timeframes (weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly?)

To make life easier, you can have recurrent bills paid automatically in the Sniip app. This tool comes in handy for bills like rent, phone bills, insurance, internet, etc. Set up a recurring payment by doing the following:

  1. Import your bill into the Sniip app.
  2. Once reviewing your bill details, tap ‘Schedule’ in the bottom right of the screen.
  3. Select ‘Create Recurring Payment’.
  4. Choose the amount you’d like to pay and how often you would like the payments to be made (weekly, fortnightly, etc).
  5. Choose the end date or select no end date.
  6. Tap confirm.

Is there a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) option with Sniip?

Indirectly the answer is yes! 

To access a deferred financing option when paying your bills with Sniip, you can utilise products like Afterpay Plus and Zip Pay. You do this through your digital wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay). Even if your biller doesn’t accept Afterpay/Zip Pay directly, you can use it with Sniip. 

Where your BNPL card is classified as a ‘prepaid’ card, it will incur a 0.85% processing fee. 

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If the biller I pay doesn't normally give points for payments with a credit card, and I pay it with Sniip, will I get points?

Absolutely! Even if your biller doesn’t accept credit card payments directly, or they do accept credit cards but give you reduced points, (i.e government billers like the ATO) – you can pay the bill with Sniip and earn full points. Win win!

How? It comes down to the way we process your payment as a ‘two-legged’ transaction. In other words, your payment goes into the Sniip trust account, which we then process through to your biller. If you pay using a rewards credit card, you will always earn full points paying your bill via Sniip. As soon as the funds are received by Sniip, they’re sent to your biller with your unique payment reference number. 

New Release: Research on May’s Popular Bills Revealed

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New Release: Research on May's Popular Bills Revealed

Discover the top BPAY and non-BPAY bills you and other Sniip users are prioritising this month, categorised by payment methods. 

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What payment method do you use?

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The most popular payments with an American Express (Business)

BPAY Bills 

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Vicinity Centers
  3. Queensland Police Service
  4. iCare Workers Insurance
  5. Revenue NSW
  6. ASIC
  7. VicRoads
  8. Brisbane City Council
  9. AGL
  10. Urban Utilities

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Accounting Services
  3. Carpentry Services
  4. Corporate Head Office Management Services
  5. Legal Services
  6. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  7. Painting and Decorating Services
  8. Architectural Aluminium Product Manufacturing
  9. Goods Wholesaling
  10. Building and Industrial Cleaning Services

The most popular payments with an American Express (Personal)

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Revenue NSW
  3. AGL
  4. State Revenue Office VIC
  5. Melbourne Inner City Management
  6. Urban Utilities
  7. Brisbane City Council
  8. VicRoads
  9. Origin Energy
  10. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Specialist Medical Services
  3. Corporate Head Office Management Services
  4. House Construction
  5. Concreting Services
  6. Architectural Services
  7. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  8. Accounting Services
  9. Air Conditioning and Heating Services
  10. Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

The most popular payments with a VISA

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems 
  3. Urban Utilities
  4. Strata Pay
  5. Brisbane City Council Rates
  6. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  7. Origin Energy
  8. Toowoomba Regional Council Rates
  9. PayWay Rent & Hire
  10. UniSuper Member Voluntary Contributions 

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Gardening Services
  3. Landscape Construction Services
  4. Specialist Medical Services
  5. Carpentry Services
  6. Air Conditioning and Heating Services
  7. Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
  8. Electrical Services
  9. Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling
  10. Plumbing Services

 

The most popular payments with a Mastercard

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. DEFT Payment Systems
  3. Strata Pay 
  4. Brisbane City Council
  5. Urban Utilities
  6. PayWay Rent & Hire
  7. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  8. ASIC
  9. Origin Energy
  10. State Revenue Office VIC

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Tiling and Carpeting Services
  2. Real Estate Services
  3. Specialist Medical Services
  4. Hardware Goods Wholesaling
  5. Painting and Decorating Services
  6. Landscape Construction Services
  7. Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing
  8. Technical and Vocational Education and Training
  9. Water Supply
  10. Corporate Head Office Management Services

The most popular payments with a debit card

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Taxation Office
  2. Logan City Council
  3. Brisbane City Council
  4. Urban Utilities
  5. DEFT Payment Systems
  6. Origin Energy
  7. Sunshine Coast Council
  8. Ergon Energy
  9. Strata Pay
  10. Ipswich City Council

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Water Supply
  3. Software Publishing
  4. Roofing Services
  5. Automotive Repair and Maintenance
  6. House Construction
  7. Concreting Services
  8. Specialist Medical Services
  9. Accounting Services
  10. Electrical Services

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The most popular payments with a prepaid card

BPAY Bills

  1. Australian Catholic University
  2. Urban Utilities 
  3. University of Sydney 
  4. Mount St Benedict College
  5. UNSW Student Fees
  6. QSuper Voluntary Contribution
  7. Monash University Student Fees
  8.  LJ Hooker
  9. Retail Employees Superannuation Trust
  10. The Australian National University 

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The most popular payments with a bank account

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BPAY Bills

  1. DEFT Payment Systems
  2. Australian Taxation Office
  3. American Express Australia
  4. Transport and Main Roads Registration Renewal
  5. Urban Utilities
  6. Logan City Council Rates
  7. Brisbane City Council Rates
  8. Ergon Energy
  9. Strata Pay
  10. Origin Energy

 

Non-BPAY Bills

  1. Real Estate Services
  2. Plumbing Services
  3. Health and Fitness Centres 
  4. Labour Supply Services
  5. Professional and Scientific Goods Wholesaling
  6. Dental Services
  7. Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing
  8. Waste Remediation and Materials Recovery Services
  9. Data Processing and Web Hosting Services
  10. Accounting Services

 

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Energy Rates From July 1 2024: Everything You Must Know

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Energy Rates From July 1 2024: Everything You Need To Know

  • In short: From July 1, energy companies are expected to reduce standard rates by up to 9.7%
  • However, certain areas are anticipated to see an increase in prices – these are forecast to remain lower than the inflation rate of 3.4%.
  • What’s next? The recent rebound in the energy market may result in increased competition among energy providers, leading to more valuable consumer offers.
  • Recommendations: Compare energy rates using reputable energy comparison tools.

What’s happening from July 1, 2024, for utilities in Australia?

From July 1, 2024, regulators such as the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) expect power companies to reduce standard rates by up to 9.7% (1).

These regulatory bodies have issued draft changes to power retailers, directing them to reduce default rates by up to 9.7% from July 1, 2024. The regulators aim? Address the rising electricity costs squeeze experienced by households. However, the draft is still open for public consultation and could undergo adjustments before final determinations in May, 2024 (1).

What is the Default Market Offer (DMO)?
“The DMO sets a price cap on how much energy retailers can charge electricity consumers on default plans. This helps consumers who don’t, or can’t shop around for a new electricity deal” (2). It is reported that 10% of households and small businesses who don’t search for better deals end up paying these default rates (1).

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Who does this impact?

Consumers are forecast to see a decrease of up to 9.7%, while others could see a slight increase of up to 2.7% (albeit lower than the annual inflation rate of 3.4%).

“Under the AER’s draft, residents in Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter on the default offer will pay between 3 and 3.4% less for electricity from July 1. Those in Western Sydney, the Illawarra, and South Coast will see bills drop by 1.9 to 7.1%. South Australians will receive a decrease between 0.5 and 2.5%.
 
But it’s not all good news. Customers in the rest of regional NSW will see a small increase of 0.9%, and others will see a drop of 0.4%. The default offer for South East Queensland will rise by up to 2.7%” (10)

According to the proposal, the average annual household electricity bills for residential customers without a controlled load on the DMO are expected to decrease as follows:

  • NSW Ausgrid distribution network (Sydney/Newcastle/Hunter Valley region), bills could decrease by $54 (3%);
  • NSW Endeavour distribution network (Wollongong/Lithgow down to Ulladulla), bills could decrease by $43 (1.9%);
  • South Australia’s SA Power Networks distribution network (South Australia), bills could decrease by $57 (2.5%) (9).

However, in certain parts of NSW and south-east QLD, residential customers without a controlled load on the DMO are expected to see year-on-year increases:

  • NSW Essential distribution network (the rest of NSW), bills are predicted to increase by $22 (0.9%);
  • QLD Energex distribution network (south-east QLD), bills are predicted to increase by $53 (2.7%) (9).
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Why are some regions getting a decrease in energy costs, and some are getting increases in energy costs?

Recent data shows that wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market have declined by approximately 50% compared to the previous year in varying regions (1, 3). It is encouraging to observe that energy regulators are passing on these reductions to consumers. 

However, it’s important to note that wholesale prices constitute just one factor in determining energy bills (4). Distribution costs, environmental costs, retail costs, and network costs also play significant roles in setting default prices. This is why there are some small increases in areas, while other areas are seeing a decrease in costs. 

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What does all of this mean for me?

The recent rebound in the energy market has resulted in increased competition among energy providers, leading to more valuable consumer offers. This highlights the importance of actively comparing electricity plans on a regular basis, regardless of anticipated price reductions coming into effect from 1 July.

On the other hand, the Australian Energy Council suggests that decreasing the default rates could prompt retailers to “cut back on their most generous discounts as they seek to recoup the revenue lost from customers on standing offers paying the DMO” (1).

By staying informed and exploring available options, consumers can take advantage of the best deals and potentially find the cheapest electricity rates. Frequent comparison ensures that consumers are getting the most value for their money and can adapt to changing market conditions effectively.

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Compare Energy Plans Today

Sniip’s Switch & Save energy comparison service is an extensive online platform designed for comparing energy plans across various providers. Simply input your details and preferences to access a curated list of plans tailored to your needs, taking into account factors like rates, contract terms, and additional features.

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Tips for finding the cheapest electricity rates in your area

Electricity: Find Cheaper Price

Energy comparison tools are designed to facilitate the comparison of different power plans, enabling consumers to find the cheapest electricity rates.

However, not all comparison tools will offer you the genuine best plans for your needs. Below are some important factors to consider when using an energy comparison tool:

Reliability and Trustworthiness: Choose a comparison tool that is reputable and trustworthy. Some energy comparison tools may have sponsorship or partnerships with specific energy providers. These could potentially influence the way certain plans are promoted or displayed.

Coverage and Options: Opt for a tool that covers a wide range of energy providers and plans in your area. 

Transparency and Ease of Use: The comparison tool should be transparent about how it operates and how it generates recommendations. Additionally, the tool should be user-friendly, allowing you to easily input your details and receive results instantly.

The most popular energy comparison tools in Australia

Compare The Market
Compare The Market is one of Australia’s most well known comparison tools. It is a price comparison website and online platform that allows consumers to compare various financial and insurance products, including energy plans. The website operates by providing users with a way to input their specific requirements and preferences, such as location, energy usage, or coverage needs, and then presents a list of available options from different providers.

iSelect
iSelect is an Australian comparison service that helps consumers compare and choose from a range of products and services, including electricity and gas plans. It operates a platform where consumers can compare different options from various providers.

Compare energy plans: Australia’s energy comparison tool you can trust

Searching to compare electricity rates?

Sniip’s Switch & Save energy comparison service is a comprehensive online platform that allows you to compare energy plans from multiple providers. 

By entering your details and preferences, you can view a list of plans from a panel of providers that may match your needs. The technology considers various factors such as rates, contract length, and add-ons to provide a range of suitable options.

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  • No sponsored links or products
  • No third-party sites
  • No fuss

Switch & Save does not favour any particular provider or product, ensuring you get a transparent and fair comparison.

Switch & Save is currently available in the following states and territories:

  • New South Wales
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • South Australia
  • Victoria
  • Queensland (certain areas, gas only)
  • Tasmania (certain areas, gas only)
  • Western Australia (certain areas, gas only)

The comparison tool is not available for Ergon Areas in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and embedded networks or non-quotable metres.

What is Sniip?
The Sniip app is a Brisbane-based bill-payment app empowering both individuals and businesses to pay bills using any payment method. Sniip allows consumers to make payments their way, without needing to log into multiple banking or bill platforms.

When you pay an energy or gas bill through the Sniip app, if there is an opportunity to compare your current provider to alternatives in your area you’ll see a friendly pop-up appear. Or, you can access the ‘Switch & Save’ tool here. Or, learn more about Switch & Save here.

What caused energy prices to get so expensive?

The electricity price increase in 2023

In 2023, a lot of consumers were wondering, ‘Why have electricity prices increased’ and ‘How much has electricity gone up in the last 12 months?’

From July 1 2023, the Australia Energy Regulator (AER) highlighted that “residential customers on standard retail plans will see price increases of 20.8% to 23.9% without controlled load, depending on their region, and between 19.6% to 24.9% with controlled load, depending on their region” (7). The Global Energy Crisis has been a key contributor to the upwards pressure on energy bills (8).

Explained by the International Energy Agency, energy markets started to tighten in 2021 for a range of factors, including the rapid economic resurgence following the COVID-19 pandemic (8). However, the situation intensified into a severe global energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 (8). Natural gas prices surged to unprecedented levels, consequently driving up electricity prices in certain markets. Oil prices soared to their highest point since 2008.

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Summary

Overall, the upcoming changes in power prices across Australia from July 1, 2024, represent a mixed scenario for consumers. While many households are expected to benefit from reduced standard rates of up to 9.7%, others may face slight increases in their electricity bills, though still below the annual inflation rate. These adjustments are being mandated by regulatory bodies like the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) to address the growing costs of electricity and provide relief to most customers.

It’s essential for consumers to stay informed about these changes and consider their impact on their electricity bills. The recent market rebound has led to increased competition among energy providers, resulting in more competitive consumer offers. This emphasises the importance of actively comparing electricity plans regularly, regardless of anticipated price decreases from 1 July. By exploring available options and using reliable comparison tools, consumers can maximise savings and ensure they are getting the best value for their money in this evolving energy market landscape.

References

(1) https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/power-prices-to-fall-ending-two-years-of-big-bill-pain-20240318-p5fdbs 

(2) https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/price-safety-net#:~:text=The%20Default%20Market%20Offer%20(DMO,known%20as%20standing%20offer%20contracts.) 

(3) https://aemo.com.au/newsroom/media-release/east-coast-wholesale-electricity-prices-fall 

(4) https://www.aer.gov.au/system/files/AER%20-%20Default%20Market%20Offer%20%28DMO%29%20-%20Final%20Determination%202023-24%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20May%202023.pdf 

(5) https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/19/comparethemarket-fined-179m-by-competition-watchdog 

(6) https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/iselect-in-court-for-alleged-misleading-conduct-and-claims-about-energy-plan-comparisons 

(7) https://www.aer.gov.au/news/articles/news-releases/aer-releases-final-determination-2023-24-default-market-offer 

(8) https://www.iea.org/reports/australia-2023/executive-summary 

(9) https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/news/energy-regulator-forecasts-decrease-in-electricity-prices-from-1-july-2024-but-not-everyone-is-a-winner/ 

(10) https://www.9news.com.au/national/power-prices-australia-defealt-market-offer-2024-25-sydney-nsw-south-east-queensland-sa-victoria/7719503a-b0b9-4d35-8370-af4e06c9bfc4

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