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About Us

Pay It Now is a New Zealand and Australian based blockchain innovator, dedicated to developing cutting-edge, user-friendly solutions powered by next-generation Web3 technology. Our aim is to make blockchain more accessible and simpler for everyday users.

Since 2021, we've powered New Zealand's leading blockchain-based digital payment system and have introduced groundbreaking methods for transacting and engaging with crypto assets. Our innovations are designed to enhance accessibility, affordability, and reduce adoption barriers.

As one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Australasia, we are committed to shaping the future of digital payments.

About Us

A digital advertisement screen in front of a clothing and shoe store in a shopping mall. The screen displays a message about accepting PIN payments and crypto payments.

Pay It Now is a New Zealand and Australian based blockchain innovator, dedicated to developing cutting-edge, user-friendly solutions powered by next-generation Web3 technology. Our aim is to make blockchain more accessible and simpler for everyday users.

Since 2021, we've powered New Zealand's leading blockchain-based digital payment system and have introduced groundbreaking methods for transacting and engaging with crypto assets. Our innovations are designed to enhance accessibility, affordability, and reduce adoption barriers.

As one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Australasia, we are committed to shaping the future of digital payments.

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Our Story

Simplifying Crypto Transactions for Everyday Use

Pay It Now was established to provide a simple, affordable, and secure way to transact with cryptocurrency. Existing payment methods were slow, expensive and complicated, making everyday transactions like buying a cup of coffee with cryptocurrency a real challenge. Businesses also struggled with limited infrastructure, while many blockchain companies prioritized consumer-focused products, often neglecting the needs of the business community.

At PIN, we understand the importance of making blockchain accessible to everyone. That’s why we created the PIN Network, a unique blockchain ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain, serving as the much needed catalyst for widespread adoption.

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Our Story

Simplifying Crypto Transactions for Everyday Use

Pay It Now was established to provide a simple, affordable, and secure way to transact with cryptocurrency. Existing payment methods were slow, expensive and complicated, making everyday transactions like buying a cup of coffee with cryptocurrency a real challenge. Businesses also struggled with limited infrastructure, while many blockchain companies prioritized consumer-focused products, often neglecting the needs of the business community.

At PIN, we understand the importance of making blockchain accessible to everyone. That’s why we created the PIN Network, a unique blockchain ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain, serving as the much needed catalyst for widespread adoption.

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The PIN Team - Our Founders

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“When two pilots were made redundant during Covid, they turned their attention to something completely different that they had in common: Cryptocurrency.”

Built on a friendship between two former aviation colleagues, Craig and Jit faced career changes when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2019, leading to their redundancy from major international airlines. Drawing on their shared experience in cryptocurrency trading, mining and IT development, they saw a critical gap in New Zealand’s market: the need for a fast, secure, and user-friendly crypto payment solution.

Motivated by this discovery, they set out to build the infrastructure necessary to make cryptocurrency a practical and widely adopted form of everyday currency.

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Jitendra Maharaj

Co-Founder

Craig Duffield

Co-Founder

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The PIN Team - Our Founders

A commercial airplane flying above the clouds during a sunset.

“When two pilots were made redundant during Covid, they turned their attention to something completely different that they had in common: Cryptocurrency.”

Built on a friendship between two former aviation colleagues, Craig and Jit faced career changes when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2019, leading to their redundancy from major international airlines.

Drawing on their shared experience in cryptocurrency trading, mining and IT development, they saw a critical gap in New Zealand’s market: the need for a fast, secure, and user-friendly crypto payment solution.

Motivated by this discovery, they set out to build the infrastructure necessary to make cryptocurrency a practical and widely adopted form of everyday currency.

Jitendra Maharaj

Jitendra Maharaj

Co-Founder

Craig Duffield sitting at a desk in an office, wearing a light gray button-up shirt, smiling.

Craig Duffield

Co-Founder

The PIN Team

  • Jim Thorpe - CEO Pay It Now

    Jim Thorpe

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Daniel Rawiri - COO Pay It Now

    Daniel Rawiri

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Pay It Now CTO Sebastian

    Sebastian Heise

    CTO/Lead Developer

  • Alex Fan BDM PIN Australia

    Alex Fan

    Business Development Manager

  • Claudia

    Claudia

    Operations and Support Manager

  • Jaya Maharaj

    Jaya

    Accounts Executive

  • Bernie

    Bernie Soh

    Digital Asset OTC Executive

  • Will

    Will

    Compliance and Business Analyst

  • Anna

    Anna

    Operations Administrator - PIN ANZ

  • Nancy

    Nancy

    Customer Contact Specialist

  • Lily

    Lily

    Customer Contact Specialist

  • Nihal

    Nihal

    Customer Contact Specialist

  • Ethan

    Ethan

    Senior Software Engineer

  • Jerry

    App and Systems Developer

  • Michael

    Michael

    App and Systems Developer

The PIN Team

  • Jim Thorpe

    Jim Thorpe

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Daniel Rawiri

    Daniel Rawiri

    Chief Operating Officer

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    Sebastian Heise

    CTO/Lead Developer

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    Alex Fan

    Business Development Manager

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    Claudia

    Operations and Support Manager

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    Anna

    Operations Administrator

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    Jaya

    Accounts Executive

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    Bernie Soh

    Digital Asset OTC Executive

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    Will

    Compliance and Business Analyst

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    Nancy

    Customer Contact Specialist

  • Lily

    Lily

    Customer Contact Specialist

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    Nihal

    Customer Contact Specialist

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    Ethan

    Senior Software Engineer

  • Jerry

    App and Systems Developer

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    Michael

    App and Systems Developer

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Get in touch

Pay It Now NZ LTD

Head Office Address
Unit 3/38b Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch 8024
New Zealand

Phone
+64 3 925 8870

Email
Sales Inquiries: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]

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Get in touch

Pay It Now NZ LTD

Head Office Address
Unit 3/38b Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch 8024
New Zealand

Phone
+64 3 925 8870

Email
Sales Inquiries: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]