Hi,

I am an Australian citizen and I am lodging an offshore contributory parent visa application here in Australia.

My question is in 47pa form that says,

"Payment for an offshore parent visa application may also be made in Australia by, for instance, your sponsor. However, evidence of payment, the department’s official receipt must accompany your application".

This information got me confused with this bit of information that also stated in 47pa form, found in 'Method of payment' section

In Australia
"To make a payment, please pay by credit card, debit card, bank cheque or money order made payable to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Debit card and credit card are the preferred methods of payment."

Should I assume that my credit card details would do as "the department's official receipt"?

Hope you can help me understand this matter.