By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026

Zip

Zip

4.8
Downloads: 5,000,000+ Reviews: 104,000 Content Rating: Everyone
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Overview

Category

Shopping

Developer

Zip, Co.

Price

Free

Released On

May 24, 2019

Version

1.246.2

Requires Android

8.1

Contains Ads

No

Updated At

May 8, 2026

Features

With Zip, you can split your payments at your favorite brands, whether you shop online or in-store.¹

DIVIDE AND THRIVE Zip lets you pay over time. Split your order into 4 or 8 installments, with payments due every 2 weeks.²³

PAY LATER WITH ZIP WHERE YOU WANT¹ — ONLINE OR IN-STORE Install our app and use Zip pretty much anywhere¹ you shop. Create a virtual card in the app for fast, easy checkout with Apple Wallet or Google Pay, or get a physical Zip Card.¹

THE SMART WAY TO PAY No hard credit c...

With Zip, you can split your payments at your favorite brands, whether you shop online or in-store.¹DIVIDE AND THRIVEZip lets you pay over time. Split your order into 4 or 8 installments, with payments due every 2 weeks.²³PAY LATER WITH ZIP WHERE YOU WANT¹ — ONLINE OR IN-STOREInstall our app and use Zip pretty much anywhere¹ you shop. Create a virtual card in the app for fast, easy checkout with Apple Wallet or Google Pay, or get a physical Zip Card.¹THE SMART WAY TO PAYNo hard credit checks and no impact on your credit score. We’ll remind you when installments are due so you’re on top of every payment. CHANGE YOUR PAYMENT DATESGreater flexibility in spending means more control over your payment schedule. Give yourself more breathing room with the Zip app.¹EARN MORE SPENDING POWERWhen you make consistent, on-time payments, you may become eligible for increased estimated spending power.⁴EARN CASHBACK WHILE YOU SHOPPay with the Zip app to earn cashback on groceries, travel, and your favorite stores.⁵Loans through Zip Pay Anywhere and Zip Checkout (including any “powered by Zip” loans) are originated by WebBank. All loans are subject to credit approval. Eligibility criteria apply. See payment terms: Zip Loan Terms of Service | Zip. Loans to California residents, other than loans through the Zip Pay Anywhere and Zip Web Checkout, are made or arranged pursuant to a California Lenders Law license.¹ Zip can only be used for US purchases. Certain merchant, product, goods, and service restrictions apply.² For a $400 purchase, you’d make four $102 payments every two weeks starting today for a 34.75% annual percentage rate and a total of payments of $408. An $8 origination fee is charged at commencement and prepaid as a finance charge when you make your initial payment today. Origination fees vary and can range from $4.00 to $62.00 depending on the purchase price. Actual amount of fee for your purchase will be reflected in checkout. Estimation of installment payment and annual percentage rate excludes potential tax and shipping costs. Zip Pay Anywhere and Zip Checkout financing through Zip issued by WebBank. All loans subject to credit approval.³ For a $400 purchase, you’d make eight $52.00 payments every two weeks starting today for a 29.55% annual percentage rate and a total of payments of $417. A $17 origination fee is charged at commencement and prepaid as a finance charge when you make your initial payment today. Actual origination fees vary and can range from $8 to $60 (30 – 35% APR) depending on the purchase price. Actual amount of fee for your purchase will be reflected in checkout. Estimation of origination payment and annual percentage rate excludes potential tax and shipping costs. Zip Pay Anywhere and Zip Checkout financing through Zip issued by WebBank. All loans are subject to credit approval.⁴ Your Estimated Spending Power is a point-in-time estimate of how much you may be able to spend, is not guaranteed, and is impacted by a number of factors. Zip or WebBank may decrease your estimated spending power within its reasonable discretion, including where you have previously had an unpaid balance or an amount past due. Your estimated spending power is not an open line of credit. Each transaction is separately reviewed for approval. For additional details, please see the terms and conditions.⁵ For full offer details and terms and conditions, visit https://zip. co/us/cash-back-tcs.

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Ratings breakdown

104,000 reviews
5★
90%
4★
4%
3★
1%
2★
1%
1★
4%

Developer contact

Name

Zip Co US Inc.

Address

19 Union Sq W FL 10 New York, NY 10003-3340 United States

Phone

+1 646-328-6191

Support

us-support@care.zip.co

Privacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zip run a credit check?
high

The app description states that there are 'no hard credit checks and no impact on your credit score.' Loans are subject to credit approval, but the initial check is described as not a hard inquiry.

Source: app_metadata

Can I use Zip to pay in physical stores?
high

Yes. According to the app description, you can use Zip in-store by creating a virtual card in the app for use with Google Pay or by getting a physical Zip Card. One user review also confirms using a 'pay in store' feature where they type the amount and receive a card to pay with.

Source: app_metadata, user_reviews

What happens if I miss a payment or need extra time?
medium

User reviews indicate that late payments can result in fees and a frozen account. One reviewer expressed a desire for a grace period, as they were charged fees for being a couple of days late. The app's terms describe an origination fee, but do not explicitly outline a late payment policy.

Source: user_reviews, app_metadata

Can I change my payment due dates?
high

Yes. The app description explicitly mentions 'change your payment dates' as a feature, stating, 'Greater flexibility in spending means more control over your payment schedule. Give yourself more breathing room with the Zip app.'

Source: app_metadata

How to Use

Zip allows you to split purchases into installments and use a virtual card for online and in-store payments. (app_description)

Getting Started

Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted

  1. Download the Zip app and create an account.
  2. Provide the necessary information for a soft credit check (no impact on credit score).
  3. Receive your initial spending power estimate (subject to factors and not guaranteed).
  4. Generate a virtual card from the app to add to Google Pay or order a physical Zip Card for in-store use.

Key Features (from app listing)

Source: app_description

  • Split purchases into 4 or 8 installments with payments every two weeks.
  • Make payments online or in-store using a virtual card (Google Pay, Apple Pay) or a physical card.
  • No hard credit checks required for initial approval.
  • Ability to change payment due dates for more flexibility.
Pro Tip: To avoid potential account freezes and fees from a missed payment, consider adjusting your payment due date through the app well in advance if you know you'll be tight on cash.

This tip is derived from a user complaint (Review #3, 2-star) about being charged fees and having the account frozen due to a late payment. The app description explicitly offers the ability to change payment dates as a feature to address this pain point.

How this content was created

Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata

AI generated: Yes

Data sources:
  • Google Play user reviews (5 recent reviews supplemented by 3 additional reviews from the same bucket to reach a reasonable number for analysis. per app), August 2025 to February 2026
  • Google Play ratings distribution
  • App Store listing metadata
Limitations:
  • Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
  • Only the recent_reviews bucket was available, limiting the breadth of analysis
  • Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
  • No high-engagement negative or positive review data was available to assess community-wide concerns or praised features
  • No real-world app testing was conducted
  • Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version

Pros & Cons

Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews

Pros

  • Users appreciate the app: "I am really grateful for this buy now pay later app because it helps me stretch my check to be able to cover all of my b" high

    Extracted from 2 high-rated user review(s)

    Evidence (2)
    “I am really grateful for this buy now pay later app because it helps me stretch my check to be able to cover all of my bills without accuring late fees or cutoff fees! It's super easy to use and easy ”
    Rating: 5★ February 21, 2026 36 likes
    “Extremely convenient, and easy to use. The best pay in 4 option available in my opinion. Even the pay in store, they send a card, and all you do is type in the amount and your card is ready to pay wit”
    Rating: 5★ September 05, 2025 626 likes

Cons

  • Some users report issues: "After 3 purchases, my account had to go through some verification process, so I did that, but that message never went away, so I talked to support who" low

    Identified from 3 low-rated user review(s)

    Evidence (3)
    “After 3 purchases, my account had to go through some verification process, so I did that, but that message never went away, so I talked to support who said "the issue will be fixed asap." More than a ”
    Rating: 2★ December 27, 2024 206 likes
    “I think they should have a grace period, I have a pretty high rate of paying on time and almost never missing a payment. My record is spot less. Yet, the one time I need like 2 more days until I get p”
    Rating: 2★ September 08, 2025 309 likes
    “does what it's supposed to until it doesn't. Recently I've had a lot more issues with this service than ever before. in store declines the ZIP card but Zip still charges my card and the 3-5 business d”
    Rating: 2★ August 08, 2025 112 likes

Recent Reviews

native -Asmr

5★

I am really grateful for this buy now pay later app because it helps me stretch my check to be able to cover all of my bills without accuring late fees or cutoff fees! It's super easy to use and easy to make payments. However, you cannot pay with your cash app card. You will need to transfer the money to a different card. Other than that small inconvenience, it's such a great app. I love using zip!

February 21, 2026 36 likes

Devin Braga

2★

After 3 purchases, my account had to go through some verification process, so I did that, but that message never went away, so I talked to support who said "the issue will be fixed asap." More than a month later, I still don't have access to using my account. So there are poor automated security methods they use, and their support is not good either.

December 27, 2024 206 likes

Briredrose

2★

I think they should have a grace period, I have a pretty high rate of paying on time and almost never missing a payment. My record is spot less. Yet, the one time I need like 2 more days until I get paid, suddenly I'm hit with fees and my account is frozen..Update: this BNPL let's you do 8 split payments, which would be cool BUT and this is a big one, if you move any of your payment days, you lose the 8 payments option indefinitely. That's crazy they have a penalty for something they offer..

September 08, 2025 309 likes

Anthony Frady

5★

Extremely convenient, and easy to use. The best pay in 4 option available in my opinion. Even the pay in store, they send a card, and all you do is type in the amount and your card is ready to pay with. Comes in handy. They also increase rapidly as long as you pay your payments. I have been using them for at least a year. Zero issues or complaints. Wonderful, thank you Zip

September 05, 2025 626 likes

Lailani Altomare

2★

does what it's supposed to until it doesn't. Recently I've had a lot more issues with this service than ever before. in store declines the ZIP card but Zip still charges my card and the 3-5 business day holds can definitely last upward 2 weeks. on apps, it declines purchases, then still proceeds to charge you, because to ZIP you made the purchase. Even if you show them proof it declined. Not worth it anymore in my experience. Sad for them.

August 08, 2025 112 likes