Zip Co Limited Wind-down of New Zealand Operations
Zip Co Limited is exiting the New Zealand market to focus on its Australian and United States business units, citing an immaterial financial impact from the wind-down.
Aggregated from 7 sources · Updated 30 Jul 2026, 08:13 UTC (UTC)
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Zip Co Limited announced it will conduct an orderly wind-down of its New Zealand operations.
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The decision to exit follows a strategic review of Zip's business portfolio.
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Zip will stop allowing new purchases on Zip Pay in 4 accounts in New Zealand starting August 17, 2026.
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Zip stated the financial impact of the New Zealand market exit is expected to be immaterial to the group.
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The company intends to shift its strategic focus and investment toward its Australian and United States business units.
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Customers with outstanding balances remain legally required to make all repayments according to their existing schedules.
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Zip previously withdrew from the Singapore and British markets in 2022.
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The company's 'Zip Money' product in New Zealand was retired earlier, with new purchases ceasing on February 6, 2026.