Brighter Super partners SuperChoice to deliver Payday Super clearing house solution for employers

18 September 2025

The Australian Government and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are preparing to introduce Payday Super from 1 July 2026. This legislation, when it passes Parliament, will require all employer superannuation contributions to be paid more frequently, aligned to each pay cycle, and for processing between employers and super funds to be completed over much shorter timeframes.

Brighter Super has chosen SuperChoice as its clearing house partner as it prepares for the introduction of Payday Super. This partnership will provide employers with access to enhanced features such as onboarding automation, super fund selection for new employees, and enhanced detection of fraudulent transactions – all designed to streamline payroll and compliance for employers. Brighter Super will work with employers not already using the platform to support their transition.

Brighter Super Chief Executive Kate Farrar said the transition to SuperChoice followed a review of the fund’s clearing house providers and would simplify and streamline our service to provide a smoother, more secure experience for employers. “SuperChoice was selected for its strong platform performance, robust compliance and a proven track record supporting employers,’’ Ms Farrar said.

“This is an important step as we prepare our employers for the proposed Payday Super reforms. When Payday Super is introduced, members will receive their super more quickly and in line with their pay cycle.”

Richard Breden, CEO of SuperChoice is excited by the opportunity to extend the SuperChoice platform to a wider range of Brighter Super employers. “Payday Super is a material change for employers. We look forward to helping Brighter Super and its employers navigate this change successfully.”

Employers not already using SuperChoice

The new service will come at no additional cost to employers. 

Brighter Super will notify senior leadership along with the HR and payroll teams of its employer partners of the new arrangements and will develop a transition plan in consultation with the employer. “We are working with SuperChoice to design the transition process in a way that minimises disruption,’’ Ms Farrar said. “We know this is a big change for many employers and are committed to supporting them through the transition.”

SuperChoice will provide dedicated technical support to larger employers with customised payroll processes currently in place, including managing more complex defined benefit payments, to ensure there is minimal impact on payroll operations.

Employers Using the ATO’s SBSCH

The Australian Taxation Office’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close from 1 July 2026. Brighter Super will work with small businesses using the SBSCH to help them transition to SuperChoice.

For employers not currently using a clearing house, Brighter Super will provide support through the onboarding process. Employers will be able to register for the clearing house in a few easy steps and commence making payments immediately and will be supported by Brighter Super’s Employer Services Team.

Employers already using SuperChoice

The new arrangements will give Brighter Super employers already using SuperChoice access to enhanced features over time including onboarding automation, super fund selection for new employees and SuperChoice Protect, which provides enhanced fraud protection.