Zeller Brings Integrated Payments and Financial Services to the UK Market

Australia’s fastest-growing fintech, Zeller, has officially expanded into the United Kingdom, bringing its all-in-one payment and financial services platform to over 5.7 million SMEs across the country. This marks Zeller’s first international expansion outside of Australia, where it already supports more than 100,000 businesses including major brands like Domino’s Pizza and airport retailer SSP.

Addressing a £22.7 Billion Friction Problem

The UK launch comes as new research reveals the significant financial impact of outdated payment systems on merchants. A study by Foresight Factory commissioned by Zeller found that 1 in 2 customers abandon purchases due to checkout friction caused by legacy technology, putting over £22.7 billion in payments at risk annually.

Ben Pfisterer, co-founder and CEO of Zeller, highlighted this discrepancy: “The UK is a global fintech leader, yet many small businesses still rely on outdated payment infrastructure that’s costly and inefficient.”

Integrated Financial Ecosystem for Modern Merchants

Zeller offers a fully integrated financial ecosystem where merchants can manage point-of-sale payments, invoicing, business accounts, cards, and expense management all in one place. The platform streamlines the onboarding process—taking less than six minutes compared to the traditional five-day average with legacy providers.

Saving UK Merchants Up to 35% on Fees

Beyond operational efficiency, Zeller is challenging competitors on price by offering significantly lower card processing fees. Projections indicate merchants could save up to 35% annually—potentially totaling £5.2 billion across the entire UK market.

Early demand has been strong with over 100 businesses signing up during pre-launch testing, including London retailer Ferro Velho whose owner, Djihan Chagas, praised Zeller’s modern design and flexible payment options.