Lenders need to verify your income, and payslips are the easiest way. But plenty of people don't have them: the self-employed, contractors, people paid by invoice, and some new starters. Here's what can work instead.
If you're self-employed or a contractor
- Tax returns and notices of assessment
- BAS statements
- Business bank statements
- An accountant's letter
- Low-doc options for business-use vehicles. See low doc car loans.
If you're employed but don't get payslips
- Your employer should provide payslips. Employers are generally required to issue them within one working day of paying you. Ask for them.
- Bank statements showing regular salary deposits
- An employment letter confirming role, salary and start date
- Your income statement from myGov
If you're paid in cash
Cash income is very hard for lenders to verify. Depositing it doesn't turn it into verified income. If you're genuinely employed, request proper payslips. If you're self-employed, your tax returns are the evidence.
If you've just started a job
Your employment contract plus your first payslip is often enough for some lenders. See just started a new job?
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General information only. This isn't financial advice. Finance the Ride is a referral service and doesn't hold an Australian Credit Licence. Last reviewed September 2026.