Re-election cements Zepto’s position as a trusted guide for enterprises modernising their payment experiences for tomorrow.
The evolution of the Australian payments landscape is no longer a distant roadmap; it is a live, high-stakes transition for enterprise businesses navigating the shift from legacy systems to a real-time, data-rich future.
Today, we are proud to announce that Zepto has been re-elected to the Australian Payments Plus (AP+) Management Committee for 2026. Chris Jewell, Zepto President and Co-founder, will continue to represent Zepto on the committee, ensuring our voice — and the voices of our innovative customer partners — remains at the heart of Australia's payments modernisation strategy.
A Seat at the Table of Innovation
AP+ sits at the core of our nation's financial infrastructure, overseeing the eftpos network, BPAY, and the New Payments Platform (NPP). The Management Committee is tasked with the critical work of shaping scheme strategy, monitoring market trends, and approving the roadmap for the future of domestic payments.
Zepto takes its place on the 2026 Committee alongside a distinguished cohort of industry leaders, including the RBA, the Big Four banks, and global payment giants like Adyen and Worldpay.
The Value of a Pioneer’s Perspective
Why does Zepto’s presence on this committee matter? Because we have already walked the path that many are now beginning to navigate. It gives us a truly unique vantage point.
We have consistently championed the modernisation of Australia’s infrastructure, moving away from the limitations of the legacy workhorse — Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) — toward the dynamic, real-time capabilities of the NPP.
Our unique vantage point is built on a series of industry firsts:
- First non-bank fintech to connect directly to the NPP as a Connected Institution.
- First non-bank payments provider to become an Accredited Data Recipient (ADR) under the Consumer Data Right (CDR).
- Market leaders in PayTo, pioneering real-time, mandate-driven payment use cases.
"These milestones have given us a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities in real-time payments."
Chris Jewell
"We've seen firsthand the transformative potential of the NPP, and we're committed to helping it reach its full potential. Our role on the AP+ Management Committee allows us to ensure that the modernisation of Australia’s payments ecosystem remains collaborative, secure and focused on delivering tangible value to Australian businesses and consumers," says Chris.
Guiding the Transition
As Australia stands at this critical juncture, large enterprises face the complex task of accessing new payment rails while maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency.
Zepto’s continued involvement with AP+ ensures that, as the "rules of the game" are written, they are informed by a deep understanding of both legacy complexities and future possibilities. We aren't just observing the evolution of Australian payments; we are active participants, pushing the boundaries to ensure the digital economy works better for everyone.
About AP+
AP+ operates Australia’s domestic payments infrastructure – including the eftpos debit network, BPAY bill payments, and the NPP — the country’s real-time payments system.
The AP+ mission is clear. To deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem – so that Australian businesses, government and consumers experience more benefits, in more ways while making sure they’re all considered and represented in the decisions that drive our industry forward too.
AP+ is revolutionising the way we make payments today – and creating opportunities for tomorrow.
The 2026 AP+ Management Committee will include representatives from Adyen, ANZ, Banking Circle (Australia), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, CBA, Cuscal, Eftex, ING Bank, Macquarie, NAB, RBA Banking, Tyro, Westpac, Worldpay and Zepto.