Verdict
- Curve Pay scores higher overall (6.0 vs 5.8 out of 10).
- Mine Card is clearly stronger on: Custody & security.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
Curve Pay is a good fit for
- No specific audience can be derived from the published data yet.
Mine Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
Stronger on: Custody & security
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Curve Pay | Mine Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 99 |
| Cashback & rewards | 3 | 2 |
| Availability | 100 | – |
| FX & international | 0 | – |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 75 | 95 |
| Credit & financing | – | – |
| Limits & ATM | 60 | – |
| Transparency | 86 | 79 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Best for Travel | 4.6 | n/a |
| Best for Self-Custody | n/a | 7.4 |
| Best for DeFi Users | n/a | 6.5 |
| Best for Stablecoins | n/a | 6.4 |
| Best for High Spenders | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Best for Low Fees | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Best E-Money Card | 6.4 | n/a |
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Active*Show source
Product status: Active
Invite-only: sign-up needs a code from an existing member (or the higher no-code price)
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Invite-only: sign-up needs a code from an existing member (or the higher no-code price)
Card type
Stablecoin card*Show source
Card type: Stablecoin card
Spends from your USDC balance, converted at purchase
Source states (paraphrased): Mine converts from your USDC balance at the moment of purchase, at a rate you can see.
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Spends from your USDC balance, converted at purchase
Network
MastercardShow source
Network: Mastercard
Source states (paraphrased): Fees charged on top of the Mastercard rate.
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
MastercardShow source
Network: Mastercard
Source states (paraphrased): It’s a Mastercard issued by Unblock Atomo SARL in the EEA.
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Custody model
Custodial*Show source
Custody model: Custodial
The provider holds the funds
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: custodial
Source: https://www.curve.com/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
The provider holds the funds
Self-custodyShow source
Custody model: Self-custody
Source states (paraphrased): Mine never custodies your funds.
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card issuer / program manager
Curve UK Limited (UK); Curve Europe UAB (EEA)Show source
Card issuer / program manager: Curve UK Limited (UK); Curve Europe UAB (EEA)
Source states (paraphrased): The Curve Card and the e-money related to cards issued in the EEA is issued by Curve Europe UAB
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Unblock Atomo SARL (EEA e-money institution, Luxembourg); app operated by EMM Ventures AG, SwitzerlandShow source
Card issuer / program manager: Unblock Atomo SARL (EEA e-money institution, Luxembourg); app operated by EMM Ventures AG, Switzerland
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Tiers / plans
Curve Pay · Curve Pay X · Curve Pay Pro · Curve Pay Pro+Show source
Tiers / plans: Curve Pay · Curve Pay X · Curve Pay Pro · Curve Pay Pro+
Source states (paraphrased): Plans Curve Pay Curve Pay X Curve Pay Pro Curve Pay Pro+
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Basic · Premium*Show source
Tiers / plans: Basic · Premium
Metal and Private announced, no price yet
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Metal and Private announced, no price yet
Fees
Monthly fee
Free*Show source
Monthly fee: Free
Curve Pay (free plan)
Source: What Curve Pay subscription plans are available?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Curve Pay (free plan)
Free*Show source
Monthly fee: Free
Basic and Premium are one-off fees, no subscription
Source states (paraphrased): one-off, no subscription
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Basic and Premium are one-off fees, no subscription
Physical card fee
$124*Show source
Physical card fee: $124
Premium tier (physical + virtual card), one-off; $99 with an invite code
Source states (paraphrased): Premium is $124 one-off, 20% off with a code.
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Premium tier (physical + virtual card), one-off; $99 with an invite code
Virtual card fee
$5*Show source
Virtual card fee: $5
One-off; free with an invite code
Source states (paraphrased): The Virtual card is free with a valid code, otherwise $5 one-off
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
One-off; free with an invite code
FX fee
2.99%*Show source
FX fee: 2.99%
Free plan above £250/month fee-free FX; paid plans £3,333–£100,000 fee-free
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Free plan above £250/month fee-free FX; paid plans £3,333–£100,000 fee-free
Top-up fee
FreeShow source
Top-up fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): Card top-up fee 0%
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
ATM fee
2% (min. £2)*Show source
ATM fee: 2% (min. £2)
No free allowance on the free plan; X £300, Pro £500, Pro+ £1,000 per month
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
No free allowance on the free plan; X £300, Pro £500, Pro+ £1,000 per month
Other fees & markups
+1.5% on weekend FX spending (free plan) · 1.5% per transaction on commercial cards · 2.9% when funding through an international payment card above the allowanceShow source
Other fees & markups: +1.5% on weekend FX spending (free plan) · 1.5% per transaction on commercial cards · 2.9% when funding through an international payment card above the allowance
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
CHF/EUR → USDC conversion: first 500 free (lifetime allowance), afterwards priced in the appShow source
Other fees & markups: CHF/EUR → USDC conversion: first 500 free (lifetime allowance), afterwards priced in the app
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
0%*Show source
Base cashback: 0%
Free plan
Source: What Curve Pay subscription plans are available?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Free plan
0%*Show source
Base cashback: 0%
Basic tier has no cashback; Premium 0.5% in USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Basic tier has no cashback; Premium 0.5% in USDC
Max cashback
1%*Show source
Max cashback: 1%
Paid plans: on non-European/non-UK currency spend (X) or selected retailers (Pro/Pro+, capped £25/£50 per month)
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Paid plans: on non-European/non-UK currency spend (X) or selected retailers (Pro/Pro+, capped £25/£50 per month)
0.5%*Show source
Max cashback: 0.5%
Premium tier; 'boosted cashback' announced for Metal
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback 0.5% USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Premium tier; 'boosted cashback' announced for Metal
Cashback paid in
Curve CashShow source
Cashback paid in: Curve Cash
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback is stored on your Curve Cash card and can be used for future purchases.
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
USDCShow source
Cashback paid in: USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback type
FiatShow source
Cashback type: Fiat
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
StablecoinShow source
Cashback type: Stablecoin
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback conditions
1% on non-European/non-UK currency spend requires a premium plan (X, Pro or Pro+) · Pro: 1% at 6 chosen retailers up to £25/month; Pro+: 12 retailers up to £50/month · Brand offers up to 20%, usually one-time and activated in app, UK only (coming soon to EEA)Show source
Cashback conditions: 1% on non-European/non-UK currency spend requires a premium plan (X, Pro or Pro+) · Pro: 1% at 6 chosen retailers up to £25/month; Pro+: 12 retailers up to £50/month · Brand offers up to 20%, usually one-time and activated in app, UK only (coming soon to EEA)
Source states (paraphrased): You need to be on any premium plan to benefit from this cashback (X, Pro or Pro+).
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Availability
Available in
United Kingdom, EEAShow source
Available in: United Kingdom, EEA
Source states (paraphrased): Regulated across the UK and EEA
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 60%
Account / spend currencies
CHF · EUR · USDCShow source
Account / spend currencies: CHF · EUR · USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Own IBAN / bank details
Yes*Show source
Own IBAN / bank details: Yes
CHF and EUR IBAN in your own name; incoming money settles as USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
CHF and EUR IBAN in your own name; incoming money settles as USDC
Features
Apple Pay
Yes*Show source
Apple Pay: Yes
Card can be added to Apple Pay for online payments; using Apple Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Source states (paraphrased): You can connect Curve Pay to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Card can be added to Apple Pay for online payments; using Apple Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
YesShow source
Apple Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Apple Pay and Google Pay from day one
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Google Pay
Yes*Show source
Google Pay: Yes
Card can be added to Google Pay; using Google Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Source states (paraphrased): You can connect Curve Pay to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Card can be added to Google Pay; using Google Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
YesShow source
Google Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Apple Pay and Google Pay from day one
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Physical card
YesShow source
Physical card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): we’ll send you a new card in the post right away!
Source: I need a new Curve card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Yes*Show source
Physical card: Yes
Premium tier
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Premium tier
Virtual card
YesShow source
Virtual card: Yes
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
ATM withdrawals
Yes*Show source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Limit $20,000 per month on Basic, $60,000 on Premium
Source states (paraphrased): ATM withdrawals: $20,000 per month on Basic, $60,000 on Premium.
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Limit $20,000 per month on Basic, $60,000 on Premium
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins: Yes
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Airport lounge access
No*Show source
Airport lounge access: No
Only Curve Pay Pro+ (paid plan); free Curve Pay does not list it
Source states (paraphrased): Airport lounge access
Source: https://www.curve.com/plans
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Only Curve Pay Pro+ (paid plan); free Curve Pay does not list it
No*Show source
Airport lounge access: No
Listed only under the (not yet released) Metal tier; not on Basic or Premium
Source states (paraphrased): Airport lounges
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Listed only under the (not yet released) Metal tier; not on Basic or Premium
Spendable assets
USDCShow source
Spendable assets: USDC
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Limits
Spending limit
$100,000*Show source
Spending limit: $100,000
Per month, Basic; Premium $1,000,000
Source states (paraphrased): Monthly limit $100,000
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Per month, Basic; Premium $1,000,000
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
Curve UK Limited: FCA-authorised e-money issuer (FRN 900926) · Curve Europe UAB: electronic money institution licence No. 73, Bank of LithuaniaShow source
Regulation / licences: Curve UK Limited: FCA-authorised e-money issuer (FRN 900926) · Curve Europe UAB: electronic money institution licence No. 73, Bank of Lithuania
Source states (paraphrased): authorised in Lithuania by the Bank of Lithuania (electronic money institution license No. 73 issued on 22 of October, 2020)
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Card issued by Unblock Atomo SARL, EEA-licensed e-money institution (Luxembourg) · Operated by EMM Ventures AG, SwitzerlandShow source
Regulation / licences: Card issued by Unblock Atomo SARL, EEA-licensed e-money institution (Luxembourg) · Operated by EMM Ventures AG, Switzerland
Source: Mine. Your IBAN. Your keys. CHF & EUR to USDC.
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Deposit protection
No*Show source
Deposit protection: No
Stated for UK customers and for funds on the Curve Cash card
Source states (paraphrased): FSCS protection does not apply to the funds held on your Curve Cash card
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 60%
Stated for UK customers and for funds on the Curve Cash card
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Curve Pay
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−108 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−29 EUR
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual value-136 EUR
Mine Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costsunknown
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers