Curve Card Review (2026)

The Curve Card earns 1% at select retailers (fiat only) cashback on a Mastercard aggregator card with a £0-€179.90 annual fee, available in UK/EU.

Reviewed by Card Pilled Editorial · Last verified 2026-06-19

Key Facts

Cashback
1% at select retailers (fiat only)
Annual Fee
£0-€179.90
Region
UK/EU
Type
Aggregator
Network
Mastercard
KYC
standard
Mobile Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay

Overview

Curve is a London-based fintech founded in 2015 by Israeli-British entrepreneur Shachar Bialick, offering a card and app that lets users consolidate multiple debit and credit cards into a single payment instrument. In November 2025 Lloyds Banking Group announced an agreement to acquire Curve, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2026.

The Curve Card is a crypto aggregator card offered by Curve, available in UK/EU. It offers 1% at select retailers (fiat only) cashback rewards on purchases. The annual fee starts at £0-€179.90. It runs on the Mastercard network and requires standard identity verification.

Fees & Costs

FX Fee
0% first £250/mo, then 2%
ATM Withdrawal
2% or £2 min (free on paid plans)

Cost & Returns

On $500/mo spend, the estimated monthly cost breakdown for Curve Card is: gas $0.00, conversion spread $7.50, flat/FX fees $0.00, and amortised card/tier fee $0.00, for a total drag of 1.5% of spend. After $5.00/mo cashback that is still a net cost of about $2.50/mo ($30.00/yr). Curve Card tops up from a centralized balance, so there is no on-chain gas cost regardless of how often you reload. Figures are conservative estimates and vary with conditions.

Pros

Cons

Note: NOT primarily crypto - card aggregator. Crypto rewards DISCONTINUED Oct 2023 due to regulatory reasons; cashback is now fiat-only (1% at select retailers, up to 20% brand offers). US market DISCONTINUED July 2024. Lloyds Banking Group acquisition completed (~£120M, May 2026); IDC Ventures (12% stake) filed High Court challenge.

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FAQ

What is the Curve Card?

The Curve Card is a crypto aggregator card offered by Curve. It is available in UK/EU and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.

How much cashback does the Curve Card offer?

The Curve Card offers 1% at select retailers (fiat only) cashback.

What are the fees for the Curve Card?

The Curve Card has an annual fee of £0-€179.90. Additional fees: FX fee: 0% first £250/mo, then 2%; ATM: 2% or £2 min (free on paid plans).

Where is the Curve Card available?

The Curve Card is available in UK/EU. Its availability status is "UK/EU". It is NOT available in the United States.

Is the Curve Card a credit or debit card?

The Curve Card is a debit card. You need to load cryptocurrency onto the card before making purchases.

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