Zip Co Limited New Zealand Operations Wind-down
ASX-listed fintech Zip Co Ltd has announced the orderly wind-down of its New Zealand business to concentrate resources on its larger, profitable segments in Australia and the United States. While the transition includes ending its 'Pay in 4' and 'Zip Money' products in the region, the company stated the financial impact is expected to be immaterial to the broader group.
Aggregated from 13 sources · Updated 25 Aug 2026, 03:04 UTC (UTC)
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Zip Co Limited announced an orderly wind-down of its New Zealand operations following a strategic portfolio review.
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The company stated the exit is intended to prioritize capital and investment toward its core markets in Australia and the United States.
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New Zealand customers will be unable to make new purchases using the 'Zip Pay in 4' product 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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Existing customers in New Zealand remain obligated to fulfill all outstanding balances according to their original payment schedules.
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Zip reported a group statutory net profit after tax of $116.4 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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The company reached 6.5 million active customers across its platforms as of the end of FY26.
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Zip is considering a potential dual listing on a United States stock exchange and a share consolidation to optimize its capital structure.
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The ANZ division (Australia and New Zealand) maintained a higher cash net transaction margin of 5.5% compared to the US margin of 3.5% in the third quarter of FY26.
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The 'Zip Money' product in New Zealand was previously scheduled for retirement with new purchases ceasing from February 6, 2026.