PayTo Agreements API

Use this resource to create, amend and retrieve a PayTo Agreements.

Create

Use this resource to create a new PayTo Agreement for an existing Customer. The PayTo Agreement is sent to the Payer for approval in their banking app.

Request

POST `/customers/{customerId}/payto-agreements`

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An example request with minimal data.

{
    "supplierBusinessCode": "MYBUSINESS",
    "paymentDetails": {
        "purpose": "UTIL",
        "description": "Your monthly utility payments",
        "startDate": "2024-01-01",
        "automaticRenewal": true
    },
    "paymentTerms": {
        "frequency": "MNTH",
        "agreementType": "FIXE",
        "paymentAmount": "100.05",
        "currency": "AUD"
    },
    "payerDetails": {
        "payerType": "PERS",
        "payerId": "PS19400650001",
        "payerName": "FIRSTNAME SURNAME",
        "payerReference": "PY19000890013",
        "payIdType": "EMAL",
        "payId": "FIRSTNAME.SURNAME@MYCUSTOMER.COM.AU"
    }
}

Path parameters

None.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`respondByTimeMinutes`	`long`	Optional. The number of minutes from the created date of the PayTo Agreement that the Payer has to respond. Cannot be longer than 5 calendar days from now (7200 minutes). Defaults to `7200`. QuickStream automatically recalls PayTo Agreements that have past this time.
`payeeReference`	`string`	Optional. Your reference for this PayTo Agreement. Up to 35 characters.
`supplierBusinessCode`	`string`	The code that uniquely identifies your business and that references your Payee account details.
`paymentDetails`	Payment Details Request Model	Details about the type of PayTo payments for this PayTo Agreement.
`paymentTerms`	Payment Terms Request Model	Details about the terms and frequency of payments for this PayTo Agreement.
`payerDetails`	Payer Details Request Model	Details about the Payer of this PayTo Agreement.

Payment Details Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`purpose`	`string`	The purpose of the PayTo Agreement. One of: `MORT` - Mortgage Payments `UTIL` - Utility Payments `LOAN` - Loan Payments (other than Mortgate Payments) `DEPD` - Dependent Support Payments `GAMP` - Gambling Payments `RETL` - Retail Payments (incl. eCommerce) `SALA` - Salary Payments `PERS` - Personal Payments `GOVT` - Government Payments `PENS` - Pension Payments `TAXS` - Tax Payments `OTHR` - Other Service-related Payments
`description`	`string`	Describes what the PayTo Agreement is being established for. Up to 140 characters.
`startDate`	`date`	The starting date from which Payments may be initiated against the PayTo Agreement.
`endDate`	`date`	Required when `automaticRenewal=false`. The last date from which Payments may be initiated against the PayTo Agreement.
`automaticRenewal`	`boolean`	Set to `true` when the PayTo Agreement has no `endDate`. Otherwise set to `false`.
`additionalInformation`	`string`	Optional. A free-text field in which other information relevant to the PayTo Agreement is provided. Up to 140 characters.

Payment Terms Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`frequency`	`string`	The expected frequency with which payments will be initiated for this PayTo Agreement. One of: `ADHO` - Adhoc (on request or as necessary) `DAIL` - Daily (once a day) `WEEK` - Weekly (once a week) `FRTN` - Fortnightly (once every two weeks) `MNTH` - Monthly (once a month) `QURT` - Quarterly (once every three months) `MIAN` - Semi-annually (two times a year or every six months) `YEAR` - Yearly (every year or once per year)
`numberOfPaymentsPermitted`	`long`	Required when `frequency=ADHO`. The number of payments permitted per frequency. Up to 18 digits.
`pointInTime`	`long`	Optional. Qualifies the frequency in terms of an exact point in time or moment within the specified period. Up to 2 digits. 1-24 for `DAIL` 1-7 for `WEEK` 1-14 for `FRTN` 1-31 for `MNTH` 1-12 for `YEAR` 1-3 for `QURT` 1-6 for `MIAN` Do not provide for `ADHO`
`agreementType`	`string`	The type of PayTo Agreement. One of: `BALN` - Baloon (Payment amount is fixed with a large final payment amount) `FIXE` - Fixed (Payment amount is fixed) `USGB` - Usage-based (Payment amount is based on usage) `VARI` - Variable (Payment amount is variable - non-uage based)
`firstPaymentAmount`	`money`	Optional. An amount different from the payment amount, as it includes the costs associated with the first debited amount.
`lastPaymentAmount`	`money`	Required when `agreementType=BALN`. The last payment amount different to the payment amount.
`paymentAmount`	`money`	The fixed amount to be debited when `agreementType=FIXE`, or the minimum payment amount for other `agreementType` values.
`maximumPaymentAmount`	`money`	Optional. The maximum amount that may be paid, per payment.
`currency`	`string`	`AUD`.
`firstPaymentDue`	`date`	Optional. The date of the first payment.
`lastPaymentDue`	`date`	Optional. The date of the last payment.

Payer Details Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`payerType`	`string`	The type of Payer. One of: `ORGN` - An Organisation `PERS` - An Individual
`payerId`	`string`	Your unique customer identifier for this Payer.
`payerName`	`string`	The Payer's name.
`ultimatePayerName`	`string`	Optional. The trading name of an organisation or the name of the receiver of goods or services. If not relevant, make this the same as `payerName`. If not provided, defaults to `payerName`.
`payerReference`	`string`	Optional. Your reference for this Payer.
`bsb`	`string`	Required when `accountNumber` is provided. The 6 digit BSB for the Payer's payment account.
`accountNumber`	`string`	Required when `bsb` is provided. The 6 to 9 digit Account Number for the Payer's payment account.
`payIdType`	`string`	Required when `payId` is provided. One of: `EMAL` - Email Address `TELI` - Mobile Phone Number `AUBN` - Australian Business Number `ORGN` - Organisational Identifier
`payId`	`string`	Required when `payIdType` is provided. The PayID for the Payer's payment account.

Response

If successful, this method returns the registered PayTo Agreement Model in the response body.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`201`	CREATED	The request has succeeded and the newly PayTo Agreement Model is returned in the response body.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data. This may also occur when the number of attempts to create a PayTo Agreement for invalid PayID's exceeds a daily limit. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

Get

Get the details of a PayTo Agreement.

Request

GET `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

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Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

None.

Response

If successful, this method returns the registered PayTo Agreement Model in the response body.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`200`	OK	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.

List

List PayTo Agreements with query parameters.

Request

GET `/payto-agreements`

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Query parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`supplierBusinessCode`	`string`	Optional. The code that uniquely identifies your Business.
`customerNumber`	`string`	Required. Search for PayTo Agreements for a matching Customer.
`status`	`string`	Optional. The status of the PayTo Agreement. See PayTo Agreement Status.

Request body

None.

Response

If successful, this method returns the registered PayTo Agreement Model in the response body.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`200`	OK	The request has succeeded.

Recall

Use this resource to recall a PayTo Agreement in a PENDING status.

Request

PATCH `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

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An example request.

{
    "updateType": "RECALL_PAYTO_AGREEMENT",
    "recallPayToAgreement": {
        "statusCode": "CANCELLED"
    }
}

Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`updateType`	`string`	The type of update to perform. Set to `RECALL_PAYTO_AGREEMENT`.
`recallPayToAgreement`	Recall PayTo Agreement Request Model	Required when `updateType=RECALL_PAYTO_AGREEMENT`.

Recall PayTo Agreement Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`statusCode`	`string`	Set to `CANCELLED`.

Response

If successful, this method returns an HTTP 204.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`204`	NO CONTENT	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data or the PayTo Agreement status is not `PENDING`. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

Status Amendment

Use this resource to change the status of a PayTo Agreement. The PayTo Agreement status must be ACTIVE or SUSPENDED.

Request

PATCH `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

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An example request.

{
    "updateType": "STATUS_AMENDMENT",
    "statusAmendment": {
        "statusCode": "CANCELLED",
        "reasonCode": "AC04",
        "reasonDescription": "Services closed"
    }
}

Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`updateType`	`string`	The type of update to perform. Set to `STATUS_AMENDMENT`.
`statusAmendment`	Status Amendment Model	Required when `updateType=STATUS_AMENDMENT`.

Status Amendment Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`statusCode`	`string`	One of: `ACTIVE` - When the status is `SUSPENDED` the PayTo Agreement will be un-suspended and set to `ACTIVE`. `SUSPENDED` - When the status is `ACTIVE` the PayTo Agreement will be suspended and set to `SUSPENDED`. `CANCELLED` - When the status is `ACTIVE` or `SUSPENDED` the PayTo Agreement will be cancelled and set to `CANCELLED`.
`reasonCode`	`string`	The reason for changing the status. See Status Amendment Reason Codes.
`reasonDescription`	`string`	Optional. A description to support the reason code. Up to 256 characters.

Status Amendment Reason Codes

Reason Code	Description	Usage
`AC04`	Closed Payer Account Number	When changing the status to `CANCELLED` or `SUSPENDED`.
`MD17`	Requested By Initiating Party	Any status change.
`MD20`	PayTo Agreement Expired	When changing the status to `CANCELLED` or `SUSPENDED`.
`CTAM`	Contract Amended	Any status change.
`CTCA`	Contract Cancellation Initiated By Payer	When changing the status to `CANCELLED` or `SUSPENDED`.
`CTEX`	Contract Expired	When changing the status to `CANCELLED` or `SUSPENDED`.
`MCFC`	PayTo Agreement Suspended Final Collection	When changing the status to `SUSPENDED`.
`MCOC`	PayTo Agreement Suspended Once Off Collection	When changing the status to `SUSPENDED`.
`MSUC`	PayTo Agreement Suspended 7 Consecutive Unsuccessful Collections	When changing the status to `SUSPENDED`.
`NOAS`	No Answer From Customer	Any status change.

Response

If successful, this method returns an HTTP 204.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`204`	NO CONTENT	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data or the PayTo Agreement status is not `ACTIVE` or `SUSPENDED`. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

Unilateral Amendment

Use this resource to amend the details of a PayTo Agreement that does not require Payer approval. The PayTo Agreement status must be ACTIVE or SUSPENDED.

Each field in the Unilateral Amendment Request Model object will replace the fields on the current PayTo Agreement. If you do not provide a field, and it is optional, it will be removed from the PayTo Agreement.

Request

PATCH `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

An example request.

{
    "updateType": "UNILATERAL_AMENDMENT",
    "unilateralAmendment": {
        "description": "Your utility agreement.",
        "payeeReference": "PS900015007",
        "supplierBusinessCode": "MYBUSINESS"
    }
}

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Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`updateType`	`string`	The type of update to perform. Set to `UNILATERAL_AMENDMENT`.
`unilateralAmendment`	Unilateral Amendment Request Model	Required when `updateType=UNILATERAL_AMENDMENT`.

Unilateral Amendment Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`description`	`string`	Reason for the PayTo Agreement setup as narrative text. Up to 140 characters.
`payeeReference`	`string`	A reference that is relevant to you. Up to 35 characters.
`supplierBusinessCode`	`string`	The code that uniquely identifies your business and that references your Payee account details. Must exactly match the `supplierBusinessCode` used for the PayTo Agreement.

Response

If successful, this method returns an HTTP 204.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`204`	NO CONTENT	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data or the PayTo Agreement status is not `ACTIVE` or `SUSPENDED`. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

Bilateral Amendment

Use this resource to amend the details of a PayTo Agreement that requires Payer approval. The PayTo Agreement status must be ACTIVE or SUSPENDED.

Each field in the Bilateral Amendment Request Model object will replace the fields on the current PayTo Agreement. If you do not provide a field, and it is optional, it will be removed from the PayTo Agreement.

Request

PATCH `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

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An example request.

{
    "updateType": "BILATERAL_AMENDMENT",
    "bilateralAmendment": {
        "respondByTimeMinutes": "7200",
        "paymentDetails": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-01",
            "automaticRenewal": false,
            "additionalInformation": null
        },
        "paymentTerms": {
            "frequency": "MNTH",
            "numberOfPaymentsPermitted": null,
            "agreementType": "FIXE",
            "firstPaymentAmount": null,
            "lastPaymentAmount": null,
            "paymentAmount": "100.05",
            "maximumPaymentAmount": null,
            "currency": "AUD",
            "firstPaymentDue": null,
            "lastPaymentDue": null
        }
    }
}

Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`updateType`	`string`	The type of update to perform. Set to `BILATERAL_AMENDMENT`.
`bilateralAmendment`	Bilateral Amendment Request Model	Required when `updateType=BILATERAL_AMENDMENT`.

Bilateral Amendment Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`respondByTimeMinutes`	`long`	Optional. The number of minutes from the created date of the Bilateral Amendment that the Payer has to respond. Cannot be longer than 5 calendar days from now (7200 minutes). Defaults to `7200`. QuickStream automatically recalls Bilateral Amendments that have past this time.
`paymentDetails`	Bilateral Amendment Payment Details Request Model	The details about the type of payments for this PayTo Agreement.
`paymentTerms`	Bilateral Amendment Payment Terms Request Model	The details about the type of payments for this PayTo Agreement.

Bilateral Amendment Payment Details Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`endDate`	`date`	Required when `automaticRenewal=false`. The last date from which Payments may be initiated against the PayTo Agreement.
`automaticRenewal`	`boolean`	Set to `true` when the PayTo Agreement has no `endDate`. Otherwise set to `false`.
`additionalInformation`	`string`	Optional. A free-text field in which other information relevant to the PayTo Agreement is provided. Up to 140 characters.

Bilateral Amendment Payment Terms Request Model

Field	Format	Description
`frequency`	`string`	The expected frequency with which payments will be initiated for this PayTo Agreement. One of: `ADHO` - Adhoc (on request or as necessary) `DAIL` - Daily (once a day) `WEEK` - Weekly (once a week) `FRTN` - Fortnightly (once every two weeks) `MNTH` - Monthly (once a month) `QURT` - Quarterly (once every three months) `MIAN` - Semi-annually (two times a year or every six months) `YEAR` - Yearly (every year or once per year)
`numberOfPaymentsPermitted`	`long`	Required when `frequency=ADHO`. The number of payments permitted per frequency. Up to 18 digits.
`pointInTime`	`long`	Optional. Qualifies the frequency in terms of an exact point in time or moment within the specified period. Up to 2 digits.
`agreementType`	`string`	The type of PayTo Agreement. One of: `BALN` - Baloon (Payment amount is fixed with a large final payment amount) `FIXE` - Fixed (Payment amount is fixed) `USGB` - Usage-based (Payment amount is based on usage) `VARI` - Variable (Payment amount is variable - non-uage based)
`firstPaymentAmount`	`money`	Optional. An amount different from the payment amount, as it includes the costs associated with the first debited amount.
`lastPaymentAmount`	`money`	Required when `agreementType=BALN`. The last payment amount different to the payment amount.
`paymentAmount`	`money`	The fixed amount to be debited.
`maximumPaymentAmount`	`money`	Optional. The maximum amount that may be paid, per payment.
`currency`	`string`	`AUD`.
`firstPaymentDue`	`date`	Optional. The date of the first payment.
`lastPaymentDue`	`date`	Optional. The date of the last payment.

Response

If successful, this method returns an HTTP 204.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`204`	NO CONTENT	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data or the PayTo Agreement status is not `ACTIVE` or `SUSPENDED`. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

Recall Amendment

Use this resource to recall a Pending Bilateral Amendment for a PayTo Agreement.

Request

PATCH `/payto-agreements/{agreementToken}`

Use your Secret API key to access this resource.

An example request.

{
    "updateType": "RECALL_BILATERAL_AMENDMENT"
}

Path parameters

Parameter Name	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	`string`	The unique identifier for a PayTo Agreement.

Request body

Field	Format	Description
`updateType`	`string`	The type of update to perform. Set to `RECALL_BILATERAL_AMENDMENT`.

Response

If successful, this method returns an HTTP 204.

HTTP status codes

See HTTP Status Codes for more.

Status Code	Description	More information
`204`	NO CONTENT	The request has succeeded.
`404`	NOT FOUND	The `agreementToken` path parameter may be incorrect. View more.
`422`	UNPROCESSABLE ENTITY	The request body contained invalid data, the Bilateral Amendment is no longer pending, or the PayTo Agreement status is not `ACTIVE` or `SUSPENDED`. Refer to `errors` in the response body for more. View more

PayTo Agreement Model

An example response.

{
    "agreementToken": "MYCOM97445488",
    "status": "ACTIVE",
    "respondByTime": "2023-12-01T16:45:00Z",
    "payeeReference": "PS19400650001",
    "hasPendingBilateralAmendment": false,
    "paymentDetails": {
        "purpose": "UTIL",
        "description": "Your monthly utility payments",
        "startDate": "2024-01-01",
        "endDate": null,
        "automaticRenewal": true,
        "additionalInformation": null
    },
    "paymentTerms": {
        "frequency": "MNTH",
        "numberOfPaymentsPermitted": null,
        "pointInTime": null,
        "agreementType": "FIXE",
        "firstPaymentAmount": null,
        "lastPaymentAmount": null,
        "paymentAmount": {
          "currency": "AUD",
          "amount": 100.05,
          "displayAmount": "$100.05"
        },
        "maximumPaymentAmount": null,
        "firstPaymentDue": null,
        "lastPaymentDue": null
    },
    "payerDetails": {
        "customerId": "87556623117",
        "payerType": "PERS",
        "payerId": "PS19400650001",
        "payerName": "AMIRA FONTIUS",
        "ultimatePayerName": "AMIRA FONTIUS",
        "paymentReference": "PY19000890013",
        "payIdType": "EMAL",
        "maskedPayId": "A****@C****.COM.AU"
    },
    "payeeDetails": {
        "supplierBusinessCode": "MYBUSINESS",
        "payeeName": "MY COMPANY PTY LTD",
        "ultimatePayeeName": "MY COMPANY PTY LTD",
        "payeeAbn": "12345678901",
        "maskedAccountNumber": "***-002 ******465",
        "initiatorName": "MY COMPANY PTY LTD",
        "initiatorLegalName": "MY COMPANY PTY LTD",
        "initiatorAbn": "12345678901"
    }
}

Field	Format	Description
`agreementToken`	string	A unique identifier for the PayTo Agreement which can be used for Payments.
`status`	string	The status of the PayTo Agreement. See PayTo Agreement Status.
`respondByTime`	date	The date and time a Payer should approve or decline the PayTo Agreement.
`payeeReference`	string	Your reference for this PayTo Agreement.
`hasPendingBilateralAmendment`	boolean	Returns `true` when there is a Pending Bilateral Amendment, otherwise `false`.
`paymentDetails`	Payment Details Model	Details about the type of payments for this PayTo Agreement.
`paymentTerms`	Payment Terms Model	Details about the frequency and terms of payments for this PayTo Agreement.
`payerDetails`	Payer Details Model	Details about the Payer of this PayTo Agreement.
`payeeDetails`	Payee Details Model	Details about the Payee of this PayTo Agreement.

Payment Details Model

Field	Format	Description
`purpose`	string	The reason for the PayTo Agreement.
`description`	string	Describes what the PayTo Agreement was established for.
`startDate`	date	The starting date from which Payments may be initiated against the PayTo Agreement.
`endDate`	date	The last date from which Payments may be initiated against the PayTo Agreement.
`automaticRenewal`	boolean	`true` when there is no `endDate`.
`additionalInformation`	string	A free-text field in which other information relevant to the PayTo Agreement is provided.

Payment Terms Model

Field	Format	Description
`frequency`	string	The expected frequency with which payments will be initiated for this PayTo Agreement.
`numberOfPaymentsPermitted`	string	Qualifies the frequency in terms of the number of instructions to be created and processed during the specified period.
`pointInTime`	string	Qualifies the frequency in terms of an exact point in time or moment within the specified period.
`agreementType`	string	The type of payment amount.
`firstPaymentAmount`	money	An amount different from the payment amount, as it includes the costs associated with the first debited amount.
`lastPaymentAmount`	money	The last payment amount different to the payment amount.
`paymentAmount`	money	The fixed amount to be debited.
`maximumPaymentAmount`	money	The maximum amount that may be paid, per payment.
`firstPaymentDue`	date	The date of the first payment is predefined in the PayTo Agreement.
`lastPaymentDue`	date	The date of the last payment is predefined in the PayTo Agreement.

Payer Details Model

Field	Format	Description
`customerId`	string	QuickStream's unique identifier for the customer. This customer is created automatically when using the Create endpoint or from your server when using Create Customer and then Create for Customer. See Customers API for more.
`payerType`	string	The type of Payer.
`payerId`	string	Your unique customer identifier for this Payer.
`payerName`	string	The name of the Payer.
`ultimatePayerName`	string	The trading name of an organisation or the name of the receiver of goods or services.
`payerReference`	string	Your reference for this Payer.
`maskedAccountNumber`	string	The masked BSB and Account number for the Payer's payment account.
`payIdType`	string	The PayID type.
`maskedPayId`	string	The masked PayID for the Payer's payment account.

Payee Details Model

Field	Format	Description
`supplierBusinessCode`	string	The code that uniquely identifies your Business.
`payeeName`	string	The Payee name.
`ultimatePayeeName`	string	The ultimate Payee name.
`payeeAbn`	string	The Payee ABN.
`maskedAccountNumber`	string	The masked BSB and Account Number of the Payee settlement account.
`initiatorName`	string	The Initiator's name.
`initiatorLegalName`	string	The Initiator's legal name.
`initiatorAbn`	string	The Initiator's ABN.

PayTo Agreement Status

Status	Description
`CREATED`	Created.
`REJECTED`	Rejected while being sent to the Payer for approval.
`PENDING`	Sent to the Payer for approval.
`ACTIVE`	Approved by the Payer.
`CANCELLED`	Cancelled by you, declined by the Payer, or the Payer did not respond. Payments cannot be taken. Amendments cannot be made.
`SUSPENDED`	Suspended. Payments cannot be taken. Amendments can be made.