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Register your bank account details with us today
Do you have too much to do, but too little time to do it? Would you like to save yourself a trip to a Medicare office? If you answered yes, you’ll be happy to know that many doctors now offer on the spot claiming after you’ve paid your account. On the spot claiming is quick, easy, secure and convenient, so register your bank account details with us today.
How does it work?
If your doctor offers on the spot claiming, practice staff can either lodge your claim with us through a secure internet connection or through the surgery’s EFTPOS terminal using your EFTPOS card. Both claiming systems are simple to use and offer the convenience of claiming your rebate at the doctor’s.
If your doctor uses the internet claiming system, your rebate is paid directly into your nominated cheque or savings account within two to three working days. Registering your bank account details with us beforehand will make it even easier. Registering your bank account details with us means there's no need for you to give this information to practice staff each time you claim at the doctor's. Your details are only used to make payments to you and are stored with the highest level of security.
If your doctor uses the EFTPOS based claiming system—using your EFTPOS card—your rebate is paid into your nominated cheque or savings account almost immediately. All you need to do is take your Medicare and EFTPOS cards with you each time you visit the doctor.
Many doctors now offer on the spot claiming. Ask the practice staff if they offer on the spot claiming next time you visit your doctor
Registering your bank account details
Online—if you are already registered for Online Services simply logon and register your account details online.
If you are a new user, complete the steps to register for Online Services, wait for your logon password to arrive in the mail and then follow the steps to register your bank account details online. You can also register for Online Services next time you visit your local Medicare office and receive your password over the counter.
By phone—call 132 011 and talk to a service officer who can register your bank account details over the phone. Remember to have your Medicare card and bank account details (branch number [BSB], account number and account name) ready.
In person—visit your local Medicare office and talk to a service officer who can register your bank account details over the counter. Remember to take your Medicare card and bank account details (branch number [BSB], account number and account name) with you.
By mail—print an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details collection form [PDF, 116Kb]
from our website or pick up a copy next time you visit your local Medicare office. The completed form can be sent to:
Medicare Australia
GPO Box 9822
in your capital city
or placed in the drop box at your local Medicare office.
More information
Medicare Online—a computer based claiming system using a secure internet connection.
Medicare Easyclaim—EFTPOS based claiming system using your EFTPOS card.
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Last updated: 1 September, 2008