Verdict
- Tuyo Card scores higher overall (6.5 vs 6.0 out of 10).
- Curve Pay is clearly stronger on: Product features.
- Tuyo Card is clearly stronger on: FX & international.
- 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.
Stronger on: Product features
Tuyo Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
Stronger on: FX & international
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Curve Pay | Tuyo Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 3 | – |
| Availability | 100 | – |
| FX & international | 0 | 60 |
| Product features | 70 | 58 |
| Custody & security | 75 | 80 |
| Credit & financing | – | 30 |
| Limits & ATM | 60 | – |
| Transparency | 86 | 79 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.1 | n/a |
| Best for Travel | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| Best for Self-Custody | n/a | 7.4 |
| Best for DeFi Users | n/a | 6.6 |
| Best for Stablecoins | n/a | 7.3 |
| Best for High Spenders | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Best for Low Fees | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| 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%
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card type
Stablecoin cardShow source
Card type: Stablecoin card
Source: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
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%
VisaShow source
Network: Visa
Source states (paraphrased): Visa card accepted at 175M+ merchants.
Source: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
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-custody*Show source
Custody model: Self-custody
Keys stay on the user's device
Source: Tuyo – Send, Spend, Earn USDC (App Store)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Keys stay on the user's device
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%
Signify Holdings, Inc. (Rain)Show source
Card issuer / program manager: Signify Holdings, Inc. (Rain)
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
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%
Fees
Annual fee
FreeShow source
Annual fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): Tuyo Card has no issuance, monthly or yearly fee.
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
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)
FreeShow source
Monthly fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): No monthly fee.
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Virtual card fee
FreeShow source
Virtual card fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): No issuance fee.
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
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
1%*Show source
FX fee: 1%
Up to ~1% FX spread on non-USD spend; no fee on USD transactions
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Up to ~1% FX spread on non-USD spend; no fee on USD transactions
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%
ATM operator fees and FX markups apply on top of the withdrawal amountShow source
Other fees & markups: ATM operator fees and FX markups apply on top of the withdrawal amount
Source states (paraphrased): ATM withdrawal fees and FX markups depend entirely on the ATM operator or the bank that owns the machine.
Source: ATM withdrawals | Tuyo Guides
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
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
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)
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%
TUYOs (points)*Show source
Cashback paid in: TUYOs (points)
Not tradable or transferable
Source states (paraphrased): Get TUYOs with every dollar you spend with the Tuyo Card.
Source: TUYOs | Tuyo Help Center
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Not tradable or transferable
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%
Points*Show source
Cashback type: Points
Rewards in TUYOs points; rates shown in app; seasonal multipliers (time-limited) until token launch
Source states (paraphrased): TUYOs are points in our rewards program and are not a cryptocurrency token.
Source: TUYOs | Tuyo Help Center
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Rewards in TUYOs points; rates shown in app; seasonal multipliers (time-limited) until token launch
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%
TUYOs earned per dollar spent with the card; current rates only in the app · Seasonal multiplier boosts decline after each season down to baseline rates · TUYOs are not tradable nor transferableShow source
Cashback conditions: TUYOs earned per dollar spent with the card; current rates only in the app · Seasonal multiplier boosts decline after each season down to baseline rates · TUYOs are not tradable nor transferable
Source states (paraphrased): Find current reward rates in the app.
Source: TUYOs | Tuyo Help Center
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
Credit line: No
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
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%
Not available in
AF, BD, BY, CN, CD, CU, India, IR, IQ, LB, LY, ML, MM, NP, Nigeria, KP, RU, SO, SS, SD, SY, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, VE, Vietnam, YE*Show source
Not available in: AF, BD, BY, CN, CD, CU, India, IR, IQ, LB, LY, ML, MM, NP, Nigeria, KP, RU, SO, SS, SD, SY, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, VE, Vietnam, YE
Platform-wide prohibited jurisdictions (no wallet, Earn, ramps, card or bank-account services); card provider has additional restrictions
Source states (paraphrased): if a country is listed here, users from that country cannot access Tuyo wallet, Earn, ramps, card, or virtual bank-account services
Source: Tuyo availability | Tuyo Guides
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
Platform-wide prohibited jurisdictions (no wallet, Earn, ramps, card or bank-account services); card provider has additional restrictions
Account / spend currencies
USD · EURShow source
Account / spend currencies: USD · EUR
Source states (paraphrased): USD and EUR account numbers in your name.
Source: Tuyo – Send, Spend, Earn USDC (App Store)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Own IBAN / bank details
Yes*Show source
Own IBAN / bank details: Yes
Type of account details depends on country of residence (CLABE, IBAN or US account/routing number)
Source states (paraphrased): Get account details in your name: a CLABE, an IBAN, or an account and routing number, depending on where you live.
Source: Tuyo – Send, Spend, Earn USDC (App Store)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Type of account details depends on country of residence (CLABE, IBAN or US account/routing number)
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: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
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: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
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%
No*Show source
Physical card: No
Physical card announced as coming soon
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Physical card announced as coming soon
Virtual card
YesShow source
Virtual card: Yes
Source: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
ATM withdrawals
YesShow source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): At a Visa ATM, choose Credit and enter your PIN.
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins: Yes
Source: Tuyo Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
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
Spendable assets
USDCShow source
Spendable assets: USDC
Source states (paraphrased): gas station holds on your USDC card
Source: Tuyo – Send, Spend, Earn USDC (App Store)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
Blockchains
BaseShow source
Blockchains: Base
Source states (paraphrased): you need USDC on the Base network
Source: Tuyo card availability | Tuyo Guides
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Limits
ATM limit
$250*Show source
ATM limit: $250
Per withdrawal incl. ATM surcharge; up to three attempts per rolling 24 hours
Source states (paraphrased): The limit is $250 per withdrawal, including the ATM surcharge
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Per withdrawal incl. ATM surcharge; up to three attempts per rolling 24 hours
Spending limit
$50,000*Show source
Spending limit: $50,000
Daily; can rise to $100,000 and then $200,000 as total spending grows
Source states (paraphrased): New cards have a daily spending limit of up to $50,000.
Source: Everything about Tuyo
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Daily; can rise to $100,000 and then $200,000 as total spending grows
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%
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
Tuyo Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−36 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashbackunknown
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers