Authorise payment to an overseas bank

You can authorise payments to your overseas bank account by completing the form.

How do I authorise payment to an overseas bank

To authorise payments to your overseas bank account:

1. Open the Overseas Bank Authority form (PDF 525KB).
2. Complete all the fields, making sure to check the Important notes section on page two for guidance on country-specific banking criteria.
3. You will need to provide proof of account to verify the new bank account name and number details. This can be in the form of:
   • A printed deposit slip
   • An ATM statement showing account name and number
   • A bank statement, or
   • A screenshot of internet banking
4. Email the completed form to Payroll Services: payroll@otago.ac.nz
5. Payroll Services may request further documentation upon receipt of the completed form.

Open form

For further information regarding overseas bank account verification, contact Accounts Payable: accounts@otago.ac.nz