Australia is phasing out cheques
The Australian government has announced that cheque payments will be phased out by September 30, 2029. This change will affect all personal, business and bank cheques, preventing them from being written and deposited.
This has been driven by the decline in cheque usage over the last ten years, as Australians increasingly adopt digital payment methods.
You still have time.
The government’s Cheques Transition Plan outlines a staged process to wind down the cheque system, aiming for a smooth transition.
Key dates are:
- Cheque issuance will end on 30 June 2028
- Cheque acceptance will end on 30 September 2029
Making payments to the Order of Malta Australia.
We value your contributions and will do our best to provide a range of convenient and secure ways for you to continue to make payments to support our work.
The Order of Malta will continue to accept cheques up until the 30 September 2029 but also offers a range of other payment methods:
- Online using our secure donation facility orderofmalta.org.au/donate
- Phone 02 9331 8477
- Direct Deposit – Acc Name: Order of Malta, BSB 083 453, Acc: 44888 1897 (please include your name and the project in the description to assist receipting)
Thank you for your continued support.
