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📣 We're excited to share that Centrapay is now an Accredited Requestor under the Consumer Data Right! 🎉 This expands our approval to securely access bank account data and initiate payments, under New Zealand's new Consumer Data Right (CDR) regulatory framework. The CDR provides clear rules and standards for consent, control, and data security, powered by open banking APIs built directly by the banks. Centrapay has always had customer experience, consent and security at our core - this accreditation changes the scale of what we can deliver for customers in open banking: 🤝 One framework, every participating bank 🚀 Standardised data access means we can build faster, for everyone #ConsumerDataRight #CDR #OpenBanking #FintechNZ #Payments #Aotearoa

Rotorua, we're coming for you. Catch Centrapay at Booth 21 at Hospitality New Zealand 26 conference, where we'll be showing off Payap the payments app that keeps costs down and customers coming back. Low fees. Real loyalty. Built for hospitality. https://lnkd.in/eKvVeE5E

Your phone is now a payment terminal. 📲 Meet Nomad — Centrapay’s new digital terminal that lets you take Payap and bank app payments wherever business takes you. At the markets, on-site, at a pop-up, collecting donations — no card reader, no fuss. Fast, low-cost payments from your smartphone or tablet. That’s it. Now available to NZ businesses that set up to accept Payap, click the link to learn more about Payap for Business. https://lnkd.in/erq_Ndpw

We're sponsoring The Retro Event 🕹️ NZ's biggest nostalgia expo. Retro sellers. Modern payments. No hardware, no fuss. Powered by centrapay, sellers at the event accepting Payap will be able offer a fast, low-cost digital payment experience without the need for a physical terminal. We've also built a bespoke Payap Challenge reward experience exclusively for attendees. Details dropping soon — keep an eye out in the Payap app under Challenges 💎 See you on 13 June. Spot our crew in the Payap tees and say hi 👋 https://retroevent.co.nz https://www.payap.com/

QR scams, or "qhishing", is on the rise in New Zealand. Last week RNZ reported up to 1 in 10 scams now involve a QR, up from virtually none a year ago. The truth is: not all QRs are created equal. The vulnerability lies not within the QR technology itself, but in how it is presented. Static QR codes can be faked, swapped, and weaponised. Think a sticker over a parking meter that says "Auckland Parking", or a dodgy bill from "Murky Energy". It can even look convincingly real, you just never know. At Centrapay, we built our QR to be different from day one: our codes are dynamic and unique, generated in real time with payee info and payment amount pre-coded. For consumers using our partner apps such as #Payap, our QR is directly presented on the same EFTPOS terminal where they'd normally tap their card, the hardware consumers already trust today. There's no static code to second-guess, no separate surface to spoof, and no fake for payers to fall for. For our merchants, that's not just about security — it's trust. And trust is what turns a first-time scanner into a repeat customer. QRishing is a real and growing threat. But the answer isn't to distrust QR codes it's to invent better ones. Lauren Barnes, CRO & Will M., CTO — centrapay

We’re looking forward to attending the C&I NZ Expo on 13–14 May with one of our partners ECL Group Ltd where we’ll be showcasing Payap at ECL’s Stand. If you’re there, come and say hello and get a demo, keep an eye out for our team proudly flying the Payap flag. This event is known as a launchpad for innovative, on-trend products, and we’re keen to connect with other forward-thinking companies shaping the future of retail technology. This is a great opportunity to meet with retail owners and operators in-person. https://candiexpo.co.nz

Everybody Eats rescued over 100 tonnes of food in the past year and transformed the ingredients into quality 3-course meals, for everyone to enjoy on a pay-what-you-can basis. Anyone can enjoy these meals at the Auckland and Wellington restaurants, and various pop ups across the country, they’re creating a sustainable food system for all. Centrapay recently had the pleasure of attending the BNZ For Purpose Sector Governance Forum III in Wellington alongside many non-for-profits and charities, where Everybody Eats was the caterer. It was a great opportunity to see open banking donations in action, live! We’re proud to partner with Everybody Eats, enabling Payap across their terminals, Shopify, and pop ups via their phones, helping make payments simpler, more accessible, and more cost-effective, so more funds go where they’re needed most. https://everybodyeats.nz/

We’re super excited to welcome our newest team member to the executive leadership team, Lauren Barnes as Chief Risk Officer! 🎉 Lauren has a wealth of experience across fintech, risk management, product and operations, bringing a strong track record of leading complex change, building high‑performing teams, and delivering outcomes in fast‑moving, regulated environments. Lauren has worked in senior leadership roles at BNZ, Monzo Bank, HSBC, Lloyds and MTF. Lauren’s knowledge of digital banking, transformation, risk and governance, combined with her strong customer and commercial focus, positions her well to support the continued growth and momentum of Centrapay. Lauren is happiest when working with people, and although her feet have only been under the desk for a couple of weeks, she’s already shown how naturally she connects with our team and slots right into our culture. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her young family and finding Dunedin’s best local cafes and food spots! Welcome Lauren!

Pay with Payap at Rainbow's End 🎢 Another milestone for us as one of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions adds Payap as a payment option. For decades, Rainbow’s End has created unforgettable experiences for Kiwi families and visitors. Seeing them place their trust in Payap is incredibly rewarding and a strong signal that forward-thinking Kiwi businesses are embracing modern, seamless payment options. Perfect timing too, with school holidays around the corner. If you’re heading along, you’ll now be able to pay the easy way with Payap. Every new partner brings us closer to our mission of making payments simpler and more accessible across New Zealand. Thanks to the Rainbow’s End team for the collaboration, we’re excited to be part of the experience for the thousands of people who visit the park each year.

🐾 Big news for pet lovers across New Zealand! We’re excited to see Payap rolled out nationwide across all Animates stores, making it even easier for pet parents to care for the animals they love. Animates has built something special for animal lovers across the country, and we’re proud to support that experience through Payap. Next time you’re picking up treats, toys, or essentials for your furry family members, keep an eye out for Centrapay at checkout. A big shoutout to the team at Animates for putting pets and their people first 🐶🐱🐰