The ATO have just announced that from 1 July 2013, individual tax returns will require bank account details including BSB and account number, to be entered when lodging using the electronic lodgment service (ELS), where a refund is expected.

This is the fastest, most-secure way for you to receive your refund and to have it paid directly into a nominated Australian bank account using electronic funds transfer (EFT).

Joint accounts and trust accounts are acceptable.