Involved in endocytosis. Interacts with AP1G1 and AP2A1 components of the adapter protein complexes AP-1 and AP-2. Interacts with the GAE domain proteins GGA1, GGA2 and GGA3 (By similarity). Colocalizes with AP-2 at the plasma membrane. The WXXF motifs mediate binding of accessory proteins to the ear-domain of AP-1, GGAs and AP-2 through hydrophobic interactions. Selective binding to the GAE domains of AP-1 or to the alpha-ear domain of AP-2 is tuned by the acidic context surrounding the motif and the properties of the second residue of the motif itself (By similarity). Belongs to the NECAP family.