Submit and pay CPF contributions without leaving Officaid
Instead of downloading files and uploading them to the CPF portal, you can submit CPF contributions directly via API. Select your employees, authenticate with CorpPass, choose a payment mode, and submit. Officaid handles everything in one smooth workflow.
Before You Begin
Ensure the following:
- CorpPass access is available for authentication. See Connecting CorpPass to Officaid.
- Payroll is processed for the employees you want to submit.
- Employee details including identification numbers are correct in their profiles.
How to Submit CPF via API
- 1 Navigate to Team → Payroll.
- 2 Click the Contributions tab.
- 3 Select the Payslip Period and click Apply if needed.
- 4 Select the employees to include using the checkboxes.
- 5 Click Login With CorpPass and complete authentication.
- 6 Once authenticated, click Submit Via API.
- 7 Select your Payment Mode from the dropdown (PayNow, Direct Debit, or MEPS).
- 8 Enter your CPF Submission Number in the format UEN-Type-Sequence (e.g., 201234567A-PTE-01).
- 9 If using Direct Debit, enter the Deduction Date.
- 10 Review the Submission Summary showing selected employees, contributions, and total.
- 11 Check the Confirm API Submission checkbox.
- 12 Click Submit To CPF.
Payment Modes
Choose how to pay your CPF contributions:
- PayNow for instant payment using QR code. No prior setup required.
- Direct Debit for automatic deduction from your bank account. Requires prior setup with CPF Board.
- MEPS (MAS Electronic Payment System) for electronic fund transfers. Requires prior setup with CPF Board.
PayNow
After clicking Submit To CPF, a QR code is displayed. Scan the QR code with your banking app and complete the payment instantly.
Direct Debit
When selecting Direct Debit, you must specify a deduction date. The processing time depends on when you submit:
- Before 5:15 PM means deduction occurs 2 working days later.
- After 5:15 PM means deduction occurs 3 working days later.
MEPS
MEPS (MAS Electronic Payment System) processes payments through the banking network. Like Direct Debit, MEPS requires prior setup with CPF Board before you can use it as a payment mode.
Submission Summary
Before confirming, review the summary which shows:
- Selected Employees count.
- Employee Contributions total.
- Employer Contributions total.
- Total amount to be submitted.
- Employees list with individual contribution breakdown.
After Submission
Once submission is complete, the contribution status updates in Officaid. You can click Mark Selected As Paid to update the status for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Use the checkboxes to select only the employees you want to include and click Submit Via API. You can make multiple submissions for the same period if needed.
You'll need to enter your CPF Submission Number in the format UEN-Type-Sequence (e.g., 201234567A-PTE-01). If using Direct Debit, you'll also need to specify a Deduction Date.
PayNow works immediately using your existing banking app. Direct Debit and MEPS require prior setup with CPF Board before submissions using those modes can be processed successfully.
What's Next?
Complete your payroll cycle:
- Understanding Payment Modes explains each payment option in detail.
- Viewing CPF Contributions helps you review contributions before submitting.
- Generating CPF Files provides an alternative if you prefer manual submission.