Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced the launch of Curve Pay, its pioneering mobile payment solution on all Android devices across UK and Europe.
The company’s proprietary wallet technology goes beyond the limitations of other wallets like Google Wallet or Apple Wallet, with users able to track spending, stack rewards, receive real-time insights and move past purchases across accounts. It is this versatility, personalised intelligence and consumer-led approach which sets Curve Pay apart from the pack of emerging and well-known digital payment platforms.
British consumers are rapidly moving from cash towards digital payment methods. A 2024 study showed 68% feel confident enough to leave their physical wallets at home, and over the next three years, digital wallet usage is expected to more than double at UK point-of-sale (POS). In Europe, nine out of 10 report having made some form of digital payment over the past year, and almost one third (32%) planned to rely exclusively on digital wallets. This growth has a knock-on effect on both banks and consumers. With the European courts leaning on Apple to open its NFC last year, the market is primed for more competition in the digital payments’ space, and consumers are only set to benefit from the broader choice available to them.
As the principal competitor to Apple Pay and Google Pay in the UK and Europe and the first digital wallet to challenge the limited functionality of the traditional mobile wallets, Curve is setting the standard for digital payments with sophisticated spending insights, state-of-the-art fraud protection, and an innovative suite of benefits designed to enable customers to earn while they spend. Built on the back of partnerships with payment providers, banks and payment systems, Curve Pay offers a transformative experience for managing finances.
“For too long, the payments landscape has endured limited choices - now with Curve Pay, we are refashioning opportunities for consumers,” said Shachar Bialick, Founder & CEO of Curve. “Curve Pay is more than just a wallet; it’s a smarter way to manage money. It empowers users with unparalleled spending insights, avoids hidden foreign transaction fees from all linked cards, and offers innovative features like rewards stacking and our signature Go Back in Time® — allowing customers to switch payments between cards even after they’ve made a purchase. This launch brings Android users unprecedented control over their finances, making spending more transparent, more efficient, and ultimately, more rewarding. We’re excited to offer a digital wallet that puts real financial power back in the hands of consumers.”
Curve Pay represents the future of digital payments for banks and consumers alike. Realising the limited functionality and application drawbacks of existing mobile wallets, Curve’s Wallet has been designed to deliver the same seamless experience but with a myriad of added benefits to consumers, so those who pay via Curve Pay will receive invaluable understanding into their spending patterns. With the payments’ market fertile for competition, it is Curve which has stepped up to the plate and presented consumers with the only viable alternative to current leading wallets, ensuring anyone can combine all their cards into one wallet and spend as they please, from any card.
Curve Pay isn’t just a digital wallet; it also comes with the Curve Pay Card — a physical companion that ensures you’re always ready to pay, even when contactless options aren’t available. Unlike other wallets that rely solely on your phone, the Curve Pay Card connects directly to the Curve Wallet, offering the same seamless experience as the Curve Pay app.
Whether you’re shopping at a local market, online, traveling abroad, or using a merchant without contactless support, the Curve Pay Card provides unmatched flexibility. It also carries all the benefits of Curve Pay, including Killer FX, rewards stacking, and a detailed overview of transaction insights. With the Curve Pay Card, you’ll never be caught off guard, making it the perfect extension of your Curve Wallet for every payment scenario.
With over six million customers and partnerships with major brands like Samsung and PayPal, Curve has already proven its ability to innovate and lead in the digital wallet space. Curve Pay is a natural next step as part of Curve’s ambitions in customer-centric innovation and growth. It is available to all UK and European Android users.