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Give it a shot

Got a bill in front of you? Take a photo of it with your iPhone. Image capture technology in the CommBank app scans your bill then automatically populates the details, so you can pay it straight away.

Image: take a photo of a bill with your mobile and pay it with the CommBank app

Start using Photo-a-bill

  • What you'll need:

    1. The latest version of the  CommBank app
    2. A paper copy of a bill that allows BPAY® payments

  • New to CommBank?

    Download the app and then open an everyday bank account to get started with Photo-a-bill.

How to pay a bill 

Step 1 - login in and tap on BPAY symbol (3rd item, on the lower right hand side of the start screen)

Log on to the CommBank app, tap on Pay & transfer and tap on BPAY.

Step 2: select an existing biller or create a new one by tapping on the plus symbol (top right of screen)

Choose a biller from your address book or tap on the + symbol to add a new biller.

Step 3: point your phone camera at the bill and take the photo

Put the bill on a flat, contrasting surface. Include the entire page including BPAY payment details in your shot, then take a photo. 

Step 4: pay your bill by tapping on 'Pay' in the top right corner

Check the amount is correct before you tap Pay.

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Things you should know

  • Photo-a-bill is currently only available for iPhone 5 and above.

    Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

    Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

    BPAY is a registered trademark of BPAY Pty Limited ABN 69 079 137 518.