The latest news, updates, and media resources from Bolt — plus how to reach us for press enquiries.

Sep 2026
Bolt Group is the first issuer in Australia selected by Mastercard to take part in the rollout of Mastercard Payment Passkey, letting customers approve online payments with Face ID or a fingerprint.
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Sep 2026
Australian-born fintech Bolt Group announced that the Bolt Travel Card has been named a 2026 Canstar Outstanding Value Travel Debit Card Award winner.
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8 Apr 2026
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has signed an agreement for Bolt to acquire its consumer payments app, Beem.
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11 Mar 2026
Bolt Group has been announced by Mastercard as one of 87 participants in its global Crypto Partner Program, which launched on 11 March 2026.
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10 Mar 2026
Auckland, New Zealand — 10 March 2026 — Bolt Group today marked the launch of its New Zealand operations with an event at the Park Hyatt Auckland, bringing together leaders from finance, technology and business.
ReadBolt Group has appointed David Foster as Chair-Elect, bringing deep financial services leadership to its next stage of growth. The appointment supports Bolt's continued focus on smarter finance solutions, innovative payments, and embedded finance capabilities.
25 Mar 2026Market expansionBolt Group has officially launched in New Zealand, marking a key milestone in its regional growth. The Auckland event, joined by Sir John Key, highlighted Bolt's expanding presence and its platform for payments, financial services, and cross-border infrastructure.
13 Mar 2026In the mediaBolt's New Zealand launch has drawn media attention as the company expands its regional presence and builds momentum in digital banking and payments. The coverage reflects growing market interest in Bolt's vision for modern financial infrastructure in New Zealand.
10 Mar 2026
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