If applying in Australia, debit card or credit card are the preferred
methods of payment. Debit cards cannot be used for applications lodged
by mail. If paying by bank cheque or money order please make payable
to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
If applying outside Australia, please check with the Australian
Government office where you intend to lodge your application as to what
methods of payment and currencies they can accept and to whom the
payment should be made payable.