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Zip Pay

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2Zip Pay
4.3

4,431 reviews

Positive vs Negative
81%19%
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Transparency ?
4.1
Customer Service
4.1
Rates and Fees
4.2
Application Process
4.3

 AI reviews summary 

The overall sentiment for Zip Pay is highly positive, with users frequently describing it as a "lifesaver" for managing unexpected expenses and bills. While the majority of feedback praises the platform's flexibility and the empathy of the customer service team, a segment of users has raised serious concerns regarding transparency, fee structures, and the handling of fraudulent transactions.

Pros
Exceptional Customer Support: Staff are frequently described as compassionate, professional, and helpful, particularly when assisting users with payment extensions or financial hardship plans.
Payment Flexibility: Users value the ability to choose their own repayment schedule (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly) and the option to pay bills via BPAY, which provides more freedom than competing BNPL services.
User-Friendly Interface: The mobile app is widely praised for being intuitive, making it easy to track spending, manage accounts, and generate single-use virtual cards for secure online shopping.
Broad Acceptance: The service is highly regarded for its versatility, with users successfully utilizing it for everything from everyday groceries and fuel to international transactions and large emergency medical or vet bills.
Cons
Fee and Interest Transparency: Multiple reviewers report being surprised by "hidden" interest charges and monthly fees, alleging that the actual costs of the service are buried in fine print or misrepresented during sign-up calls.
Dispute and Fraud Handling: Significant complaints exist regarding the slow resolution of unauthorised transactions, with some users feeling unsupported and forced to continue repayments while fraud investigations are pending.
Account Management Issues: Several users reported frustration over accounts being locked without warning, difficulties updating personal details like phone numbers, and being unable to re-open accounts after they were voluntarily closed.
Inconsistent Communication: There are reports of conflicting information regarding repayment obligations and credit limit changes, leading to confusion and unexpected financial strain for some account holders.
Verdict

Zip Pay is a highly effective tool for consumers seeking a flexible alternative to traditional credit cards, especially for managing cash flow and emergency costs. However, potential users should carefully review the fee structure and interest terms—particularly for the Zip Money and Zip Plus products—to avoid unexpected charges.

4,431 reviews
5 MonsterMatt  · Zip is great it covers me when I’m a little stuck it’s so easy to stay in control
5 Doreen22  · Always prompt to fix any problems that may arise. Great to deal with.
5 Angelfactor  · Exceptional Customer Service - may take a little while to get back to you but when they do they are very helpful and not allergic to going the extra mile. :)
1 Annoyed  · The fact i can’t do pay now with Zip Money and then i pay early with Bpay and then get told by the app i have missed a payment is infuriating!!! Fix it!
5 Fabian V.  · The consultant was most helpful and solved my enqiurey very good.
4 Sarah  · Zip pay has been great, I had tried applying for the other zips but couldn’t get in. That’s my only down fall
JanetS
JanetSQLD6 posts
 

I needed to change my name and thought it would be a difficult process, I worked with a lady Nirwana, she made it a very easy process for me and once I’d submitted the correct documents my name was changed back to my maiden name! Nirwana was very helpful and kind. Thanks so much for your help Nirwana, you made the transition very easy for me!! Show 2 replies

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Tehiriama S.
Tehiriama S.
 

I wouldnt say it has been a bed of Roses with Zip....they do try to make amends or to assist you in anyway they can when you need them to..At the end its about them trusting you vicw versa. Show reply

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Carla
CarlaWA3 posts
 

Amazing response time to an overpayment issue - online, email and phone contact and updates was nothing I'd experienced before. AfterPay can learn from this mob! Statements easy to access Show 2 replies

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Fiona
FionaNSW
 

They have been good through the whole process and given great customer service. Show reply

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Iesha L.
Iesha L.QLD2 posts
 

Zippay is awesome for you and your business give it try it makes my life easier hopefully it will you and your business too Show reply

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Lisa S.
Lisa S.
 

I am currently dealing with an unauthorised transaction of $594.97 on my Zip Plus account that I did not make or approve. The transaction is listed as “Amazon AU”, however Amazon has confirmed that the Order ID provided does not match their system and does not exist. This raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the charge. Despite… Read more

reporting this to Zip immediately and taking all recommended security steps (changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, locking my card), I am still waiting for a clear resolution.

To date: • The transaction has not been refunded • There is no confirmed timeframe for resolution • Communication has been limited to “we are looking into it”

In the meantime, I am expected to continue making repayments on a balance that includes a fraudulent charge. This has had an immediate impact on my finances and budgeting.

This situation is not just inconvenient — it leaves customers feeling financially exposed and unsupported when something goes wrong.

I have now escalated this matter to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

I would strongly recommend that Zip improve its response time, communication, and customer protection processes in cases of suspected fraud.

Zip Pay
Zip Pay    

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ozzybloke1967
ozzybloke1967QLD8 posts
 

I have used zip for years and now there getting too greedy there now charging interest on top of the accounting fees. That's ridiculous. My credit card doesn't even do that . I'm now in the process of paying it off and closing my account. Zip I hope you read this you need to stop the accounting fees. Keep the interest. Which is acceptable if not you will lose alot of customer's Show details

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Zip Pay    

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Kristy K
Kristy KVIC8 posts
 

Why would you use zip pay when you can use other alternatives? Use after pay if you don’t like credit cards as they don’t charge you a monthly account fee. Use credit cards as they give you points and their seemingly high interest rate works out MUCH cheaper than the monthly fee. Don’t be fooled and tricked by the conning marketing and… Read more

communication strategy - fees is a way bigger monster than interest rate when your purchase amounts are on the lower end. Do yourself a favour to work out whether what you are paying is really worthwhile. Look at the attached monthly summary - it will never encourage you to pay the full balance yet it will never tell you that you will pay a fee for what they structure your payments to be. I made a $150 purchase and ended up paying $10 monthly account fee for 3 months as the monthly email summary tricked me to. If I uses a credit card, the $30 will last me a whole year for not paying back in full. How clever is that for Zip pay and how tragic for the customer?

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Zip Pay    

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Damien H.
Damien H.2 posts
 

It's good , but be careful of overspending . Also if abused you could find it hard to pay back debt Show reply

 Follow-up  · Repayments are dead easy , sometimes requiring a pin for bank transactions , I've bought stuff from jewellery to bike tyres , the fees are $10 a month if your balance is not zero .

Alesha Grant
Alesha GrantQLD
 

I luv Zip great way to pay bill etc it’s great Show 2 replies

 Follow-up  · I still think Zip is awesome I use it all the time what makes Zip great Zip is there when I need it.

lynned
lynned6 posts
 

I was a little panicked when I rang and the gentleman who dealt with my problem was efficient, knowledgeable and polite. the problem was solved within the time frame that he had suggested. Show 2 replies

 Follow-up  · I had a problem with the account I use to pay my Zip Pay account. I contacted Zip and was treqtes with dignity and respect (as always).

Positive reviews

JOHNOFAUS
JOHNOFAUSSA14 posts
 

I would recommend Zippay to anyone who needs a low cost credit card, provided that they are good money managers, for those small to medium sized bills or purchasing online. Zip Care, their customer service centre has, for me, been exemplary in helping when I was scammed by the paypal scammer at no extra cost to me. Show reply

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John Sherry
John SherryQLD
 

I have been with Zippay longer than I remember and have always used it in the way it was intended, as a pay in four service. I find it an excellent way to help with budgeting and it has helped me to have the things that I wanted. I recommend Zippay to any responsible person who knows how to control their money. Show reply

crazybeautifulfitness
crazybeautifulfitnessNSW2 posts
 

I needed a little extra time to make my monthly payment, so I reached out to Zip Pay to ask if my payment date could be changed. Their customer service was honestly fantastic. They were understanding, helpful and made the whole process so simple. There was no judgement, no complicated forms, no unnecessary questions — just a polite reply letting… Read more ·  1

me know it had already been taken care of. It was such a relief to be treated with kindness and respect. Great customer service and really appreciated.

Negative reviews

Thomas
ThomasNSW7 posts
 

While the service is good, I feel scammed by the cashback offers . After multiple purchases, none of the cashback offers were applied . I reached out to customer service and no progress in 2 months , just an email that they’re looking into it . Disappointed.

Zip Pay
Zip Pay    

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Lynda
Lynda
 

Once I finally got to talk to someone , my issue was sorted I think..time will tell. It did take numerous emails and phonecalls though over 2 months...when zip call back it's a mobile and my phone tells me it's scam so I don't pick up ..this issue needs to be sorted..

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Zip Pay    

Hi Lynda, Thank you for your review. While we are… Read more

MJB
MJBNSW2 posts
 

I recently increased my Zip Plus credit limit and have been left extremely disappointed by the experience. The communication around repayment obligations was confusing and inconsistent. I was initially advised that a one-off repayment would be required prior to 31 May and that the new repayment structure would commence from 1 June. However,… Read more

subsequent correspondence provided conflicting information regarding the same repayment requirement.

Despite having made repayments totalling $600 during May, I have had to repeatedly contact customer support to understand how those payments have been applied and why additional repayments were being requested. The explanations provided by different representatives have not aligned, leaving me uncertain about my actual obligations.

While the complaint team eventually responded, the overall process has been frustrating, time-consuming and lacking clear communication. Customers should not have to escalate concerns simply to obtain a straightforward explanation of how their repayments have been calculated.

Based on this experience, I have very little confidence in the consistency of Zip’s customer service and account communication.

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Zip Pay    

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Recent reviews

Louisa M
Louisa M9 posts
 

I was not very happy with them I pay my payments all the time I pay extra when I can it’s been difficult atm due to lots of bills so I wanted an increase and was denied not happy at all I found this disappointing and not fair I can understand if I don’t pay my payments and they are chasing me but I have good credit was declined so I will be closing my accounts and going else where

Zip Pay
Zip Pay    

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Judi H
Judi H
 

Zip’s customer care is amazing - I couldn’t be happier - they went above & beyond my expectations & covered all areas of concern - I highly recommend Zip Sincerely Pip Show reply

Dani H.
Dani H.SA18 posts
 

ZIP MONEY AUSTRALIA REVIEWS: Warning About Hidden Fees, Interest and Deceptive Tactics I am sharing my experience to protect the Australian community from Zip's deceptive practices. Before using this service, I explicitly did my due diligence and called their team to confirm there would be NO hidden fees or interest charges. I was assured there… Read more

were none.

Verbal communication and corporate transparency are just as legally and ethically binding as any document. However, Zip completely omitted the real costs during that initial phone call to secure my sign-up. This is a deliberate tactic: they rely on an intentionally overwhelming volume of digital paperwork so that everyday people cannot read through it all, burying the trap where no one can easily see it.

I discovered the shocking reality of how they stack up hidden charges. On top of my regular monthly payment of $230, they are charging me an extra $37 in interest PLUS an additional $10 monthly account fee. This means I am being forced to pay nearly $50 extra every single month on top of my agreed payment. While I was aware of the standard $10 monthly fee, I was strictly assured that interest would only apply as a penalty if I missed a payment. Instead, they are charging me massive interest even though I pay perfectly on time every single month.

To make matters worse, their customer service is a nightmare. Their automated system claims a standard 15-minute wait, but I was forced to wait on the line for exactly 38 minutes just to get a human to answer, not including the lengthy conversation that followed just to be completely dismissed.

When confronted via email, their resolution team hid behind the "fine print" and completely ignored the fact that their representative misled me over the phone. They even tried to quiet me down by offering a mere $100 goodwill credit to sweep this under the rug, which I accepted strictly under protest, but it does not cover the ongoing financial damage caused by their lack of transparency.

Hiding life-altering interest fees and monthly account fees in walls of text while omitting the truth on sales calls is an absolute ethical failure. Furthermore, this crucial information about extra fees, high commissions, and ongoing monthly charges is nowhere to be clearly found in their public marketing, their mobile applications, or their website—all of which I audited thoroughly before making my initial call.

The actual breakdown of this trap is buried at the very bottom of a welcome email in a font so incredibly small that it is barely readable and nearly impossible to understand. They write it in a highly manipulative and confusing way so that people believe that if they pay on time, they will not face interest fees. The dark reality is that even if you pay flawlessly on time every single month, they will still stack up and charge you these massive interest fees regardless.

If Zip’s management and executive team want to prove they have any corporate integrity left, they need to acknowledge the deceptive design of their documentation and waive these unfair interest charges and fees immediately.

Until then, I will not only ensure this specific review stays highly visible across all Australian consumer platforms, but I will also continuously post additional reviews and comments across different forums and social networks to make sure the public remains fully informed about how this company operates.

POTENTIAL CLIENTS:

DO NOT TRUST WHAT THEY PROMISE YOU OVER THE PHONE. LOOK AT THE REAL NUMBERS BEFORE YOU SIGN UP.

PLEASE DEMAND FINAL, REAL NUMBERS OF EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL PAY MONTHLY. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING, DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING WITHOUT HAVING THIS. YOU WILL THANK ME LATER.

Zip Pay
Zip Pay    

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Lorraine
LorraineNSW
 

Extremely satisfied, Melissa was great helped me sort out my email issue and stayed on the line until confirmations were sent received and activated. Customer service excellence. Show reply

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Adrian
Adrian
 

I'll start by saying I've been with zip pay for a while now they are very understanding and very caring their service operators are very well knowledged in finances and helping out in financial difficulties they don't ask personal questions like a bank or Linda but when you make your petition for the money they never say no not unless you have… Read more ·  1

done something very wrong to upset them but I'd never have because they're true to me I'm always going to be true to them if they're honest with me I'm gonna be honest with them they are lovely people doesn't matter who you talk to be nice to him and it'll know that their job helps you out and show respect and care when you talk to these service operators

Leonie
LeonieVIC6 posts
 

I have being given the best service every time I have rang up for help im very happy with the help I got and it put me at rest knowing that My phoneing fir help it treated with great care from Glenand others I appreciate your service you leave a 75 mine at peace thanks zip Show reply

Denise
Denise2 posts
 

Excellent assistance, but it took a little while to sort out my request due to its nature. I was thinking that it would be a stressful exercise, but the customer service person made it easy for me. I recommend that anyone who has an issue with their ZipPay account to please contact them. It is an easy exercise in customer service. Show reply

Richard
Richard3 posts
 

I would just like to say that dear Ms. Holly was very Polite, Friendly and Helpful with my Inquiry yesterday and she was happy to check my Account was all GOOD :) Show reply

Adam
AdamNSW20 posts
 

You make a repayment and then that repayment amount becomes available to uses on the zip pay card so if you use it to but things like coffee, lunch your amount owing stays the same bit of a trap

Zip Pay
Zip Pay    

Hi Adam, Thanks for sharing your feedback. Zip Pay is a… Read more

Martin
Martin
 

ZipPay is one of the most unethical BNPL providers ever. We are currently experiencing financial hardship and only had $300 left in our bank account. Zip took everything in our account, leaving us only $5 to eat for the next 9 days! They also took the last $50 I had to eat in another instance, leaving us destitute. They worst part was that these… Read more

were unauthorised charges that they take out of your account at anytime. They also automatically reduce your credit limit without warning, making you pay the immediate outstanding balance. This can put you into more financial hardship because you suddenly owe a lump sum and your account is frozen. They just take what they want and have NO sense of empathy. DO NOT do any business with this company. They will kick you when you are already down!

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Zip Pay    

Hi Martin, Thanks for providing your feedback. We are… Read more

Mrs Jenni B
Mrs Jenni BVIC20 posts
 

zip pay is one of the best if not the best credit companies in Australia. zip are very reasonable if your payments are a little behind. keep on keeping on zip pay. Show reply

Michael
MichaelQLD3 posts
 

If you do use zip...only get $500 credit limit...they will always try to offer increases..just ignore.. if you need more than 500..get a bank loan.cheaper interest rates. Zip.are greedy . And will ruin your credit history..a lot of my friends have 5000 limit. And they are tradies making good money..but struggle to pay zip account crazy interest rates. . Show details

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