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title: "Changing BACS file formats"
slug: "how-do-i-change-bacs-file-formats"
description: "How to change the BACS file format used for payments in Cintra iQ."
updated: 2026-07-29T09:08:38Z
published: 2026-06-10T11:26:20Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/how-do-i-change-bacs-file-formats"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Changing BACS file formats

As a **System Administrator**, you can change the format of the **BACS** files depending on the requirements of the **BACS Service Provider** (usually a bank). You can view the **BACs** format by navigating to the folder where you keep the **BACS** files and opening the relevant file.

## Set up the BACS file format

1. Navigate to the **Select BACS Format** window. Go to **Cintra iQ**: System Administration > Manage File Folders > Manage BACS File Folders. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/204001064405.png)
2. Click the **Specify BACS Folder** button. The **Select BACS File** window appears.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The formats within this functionality will continue to increase as and when available.
3. Select the **In Use** option in the desired format record.
4. Click the **Apply** button to save.
5. Click the **OK** button to exit.

## View the BACS Format

1. Navigate to the **Process BACS and Other Payment Files** form. Go to Cintra iQ: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Paying Out > Pay Employees.
2. Pay the **Employees**.
3. Click the **Bank Files** button.
4. Navigate to the relevant location.
5. Open the file.

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