Getting started for Australian organisations

This guide walks you through setting up your Zeffy account as an Australian not-for-profit or charitable organisation.

Before you begin

Have these ready before starting your account setup:

• Australian Business Number (ABN) — your 11-digit ABN.

• Organisation's full legal address — the street address in Australia.

• Government-issued photo ID — driver's licence or passport for the person completing the setup.

• Bank account details — BSB and account number for the organization's bank account.

• Business executive details — names, dates of birth, addresses, and contact details for anyone with significant management responsibility (directors, officers, or senior managers).

Step 1 — Create your Zeffy account

Go to Zeffy and sign up with your name and email. You'll then choose your organisation type:

• Registered Charity — select this if your charity is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

• Other Charity or Organisation — for non-registered charities, unincorporated organisations, community groups, schools, religious organizations, and other not-for-profits.

If you select Registered Charity, you'll be asked for your 11-digit ABN.

Step 2 — Tell us about your organisation

Fill in your organization details:

• Organisation name and full Australian address (street, city, state, postcode).

• Time zone — Zeffy will detect this automatically based on your address.

• Payment descriptor

• Official website or public social media page (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Step 3 — Verify your account representative's identity

The person completing the setup must verify their identity by uploading a government-issued photo ID and a selfie.

Acceptable forms of identification:

• Australian driver's licence

• Australian passport

Step 4 — Accept the connected account agreement

Review and accept Zeffy's connected account agreement. By agreeing, you confirm that the information you've provided is accurate and that you have the authority to set up the account on your organization's behalf.

Step 5 — Add your bank account

Add the bank account where you'd like donations to be deposited. You'll need:

• Account name — the legal name on the bank account.

• BSB number — 6 digits identifying your bank and branch.

• Account number

Donations clear to your account based on Zeffy's standard payout schedule. Learn more about payout schedules.

Step 6 — Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)

For account security, set up 2FA using either an authenticator app or SMS codes. This adds an extra layer of protection to your account.

You're all set

Once your account is verified, you can start creating donation forms, ticketing pages, and campaigns — and start receiving donations the same day.

Next steps:

• Set up a donation form

• Set up an event

Compliance considerations for Australian organizations