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NEW YORK — October 29, 2026 — Zip (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Alternative Airlines, a global flight booking platform offering flights from more than 600 airlines, to bring flexible payment options to its platform’s new car rental offering.

The expanded partnership extends the payment flexibility already available to Alternative Airlines customers booking flights with Zip to car rentals. Travelers can now search and compare rental options from a broad range of providers across thousands of US locations and, if eligible, choose Zip at checkout to pay over time.

“Travel is rarely just one purchase. From flights to transportation on the ground, each part of a trip has to fit within a customer’s plans and budget,” said Peter Volynsky, Chief Commercial Officer at Zip US. “Our partnership with Alternative Airlines brings the flexibility customers value with Zip to more of their travel journey, giving them greater choice and control over how they pay.”

Alternative Airlines’ new car rental offering brings its streamlined booking experience to ground transportation, allowing travelers to search and compare rental options in one place, with access to customer support by phone or WhatsApp. When choosing Zip at checkout, eligible customers make an initial payment at the time of booking and split the remaining balance into installments.

“Car Rentals is a significant milestone for the Alternative Airlines brand, bringing the seamless booking experience, expert customer support, and payment flexibility that our customers love about flights to car rentals for the first time,” said Sam Argyle, Managing Director at Alternative Airlines. “We’re thrilled to be launching with Zip as an integrated payment option. Zip is a long-standing partner, and its flexible instalment options are a perfect fit for car rentals.”

The launch builds on the companies’ existing relationship and gives travelers a more connected way to plan and pay for their journeys, from the flight to the road.

About Zip

Zip Co Limited (ACN 139 546 428) (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative and people-centred products. Operating in Australia and the United States, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

Founded in Australia in 2013, Zip provides fair, flexible and transparent payment options, helping customers to take control of their financial future and helping merchants to grow their businesses.

For more information, visit: www.zip.co.

Loans through Zip are originated by WebBank.

About Alternative Airlines

Alternative Airlines is on a mission to take the friction and frustration out of flight booking, making the experience effortless for travellers everywhere. By partnering with the world’s leading flexible payment brands, we give passengers the power to pay over time. And by combining next-gen tech with next-level support, we’re innovating the booking process and simplifying the customer experience to give everyone, everywhere, the freedom to fly.

NEW YORK — October 26, 2026 — Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced the nationwide expansion of its partnership with Best Buy, bringing Zip's flexible payment options into physical Best Buy locations across the country. Eligible customers can now use Zip at the register by using tap to pay with the Zip app on their phone, bringing the same flexibility they enjoy online to the in-store experience.

The expansion reflects a measurable shift in consumer behavior. In Q1 FY27, Zip's U.S. in-store transaction volume grew 61% year over year, with in-store purchases climbing to 30% of total U.S. transaction volume.¹ More customers are using Zip to pay in stores, showing that the flexibility they value online matters in person, too.

"Technology purchases aren't always planned," said Peter Volynsky, Chief Commercial Officer at Zip US. "When an appliance stops working or a laptop dies mid-semester, people need to make that purchase right now. Zip gives them the flexibility to do that, whether they're buying online at midnight or walking into a store that afternoon."

The Best Buy expansion reflects where Zip is headed: flexible payments that work the same way wherever a customer shops, online or in person. With more than 32,600 U.S. merchant partners and 4.7 million active U.S. customers, Zip is committed to making flexible payments available across more moments of the customer journey.¹

¹Zip’s Q1 FY27 results released to the ASX

Loans through Zip are originated by WebBank.

About Zip

Zip Co Limited (ACN 139 546 428) (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative and people-centred products. Operating in Australia and the United States, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

Founded in Australia in 2013, Zip provides fair, flexible and transparent payment options, helping customers to take control of their financial future and helping merchants to grow their businesses.

For more information, visit: www.zip.co.

NEW YORK — October 19, 2026 — Zip Co (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products for everyday Americans, today announced a second banking partnership with Column N.A., a nationally chartered bank.

Under the new partnership, Column N.A. will serve as a bank partner for Zip’s unsecured U.S. installment lending products. Column N.A. operates under a U.S. national bank charter and is federally regulated.

The expansion of Zip’s bank partnership model through the addition of a nationally chartered partner further diversifies the Company’s banking relationships, supports funding cost efficiencies and strengthens operational resilience, reflecting the significant scale Zip has achieved.

“As Zip continues to grow strongly, maintaining a strong and diversified funding platform is key to delivering for our customers.” said Rory Herriman, President and Interim CEO at Zip US. “Through our partnership with Column, we’re strengthening the foundations of the business to support our next phase of growth and continue expanding access to transparent and responsible credit for millions of Americans.”

“Column supports the largest and most sophisticated financial services companies with a range of consumer lending products, and Zip’s reach makes it a strong fit for our platform,” said Brian Fishbein, Chief Investment Officer at Column N.A.. “We’re looking forward to supporting Zip’s significant scale with our technology, especially as it expands into new products and serves new customers.”

About Zip

Zip Co Limited (ACN 139 546 428) (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative and people-centred products. Operating in Australia and the United States, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

Founded in Australia in 2013, Zip provides fair, flexible and transparent payment options, helping customers to take control of their financial future and helping merchants to grow their businesses.

For more information, visit: www.zip.co

About Column N.A.

Column N.A., Member FDIC, is a nationally chartered bank that provides regulated financial infrastructure for technology companies. Founded in 2019 by Plaid co-founder William Hockey, Column serves as the banking backbone for modern financial products and powers the world's most sophisticated fintechs, such as Brex, Bilt, Wise, Mercury, and more. With a custom-built banking core, ledger, data model, and a direct connection to the Federal Reserve, Column eliminates the inefficiencies of legacy banks and middleware — creating a faster and more reliable banking platform. Beyond payments and accounts, Column enables national lending and credit products, powering API-based loan-origination partnerships and deploying its balance sheet to fund lenders through debt financing and loan purchases.

NEW YORK – October 14, 2026 – Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, announced a partnership with The Jennifer Hudson Show. Throughout the fall and holiday season, Zip will be featured across multiple episodes, highlighting a shared mission to empower and show up for everyday Americans.

Together, they’re bringing “Everyday Difference” to season five, a recurring segment that celebrates people following their dreams, showing up for their communities, and making an impact in their own way.

After each guest takes the stage to share what they’re working toward and the difference they’re making, The Jennifer Hudson Show surprises them with news that Zip will cover a meaningful expense, giving them more flexibility for what matters most.

Zip was founded on a simple belief that life and money don’t always run on the same schedule. The brand’s “In You We Trust™” brand platform launched earlier this year, built on Zip’s belief in customers’ financial choices, recognizing them as considered and capable financial decision-makers. The “Everyday Difference” segment with The Jennifer Hudson Show is a fitting extension of “In You We Trust,” backing guests with tools designed for real life. Zip offers customers the flexibility that they need to manage everyday expenses.

Since the season five premiere, the segment has spotlighted twin sisters completing their PhDs and Alberto Juarez, who founded a mental health-themed running club. Each arrived with a different story and a different dream, but understand that life and money don’t always run on the same schedule. They’re already putting in the work, one day and one step at a time. Whether it’s helping with flights home for the twins that mentor young girls in their hometown or another everyday cost, each surprise is designed to give a little more flexibility to keep their focus on what matters to them.

“This partnership is about celebrating everyday people, people in our communities, friends and neighbors, who are pursuing their goals,” said Jinal Shah, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer at Zip US. “We see them for all that they do, all that they are juggling in life, and we’re proud we can show up for them by recognizing their efforts in their communities. Great impact happens when people have financial flexibility to achieve their goals.”

The partnership reaches the show's 22 million cross-platform fans and followers through broadcast, digital clips, and social content. More “Everyday Difference” surprises are still to come throughout the season.

About Zip

Zip Co Limited (ACN 139 546 428) (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative and people-centred products. Operating in Australia and the United States, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

Founded in Australia in 2013, Zip provides fair, flexible and transparent payment options, helping customers to take control of their financial future and helping merchants to grow their businesses.

For more information, visit: www.zip.co

About Jennifer Hudson Show

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW is the award-winning, Daytime Emmy®-nominated talk series hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson. Currently in its fifth season, the nationally syndicated, one-hour show is a Happy Place celebrated for its uplifting energy and inspiring content. Each episode delivers daily inspiration with a dynamic mix of celebrity interviews, viral moments, musical performances, heartfelt stories of everyday heroes, and joyful surprises. Featuring its beloved viral Spirit Tunnel and expansive reach as a social media powerhouse, the show continues to celebrate positivity, connection, and feel-good moments that resonate with audiences everywhere.