Verdict
- Wise Card scores higher overall (6.9 vs 6.0 out of 10).
- Wise Card is clearly stronger on: FX & international.
- For 1,500 EUR/month of spend, Wise Card comes out about 121 EUR a year ahead on base-tier terms.
Curve Pay is a good fit for
- No specific audience can be derived from the published data yet.
Wise Card is a good fit for
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: FX & international
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Curve Pay | Wise Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 3 | 12 |
| Availability | 100 | 100 |
| FX & international | 0 | 83 |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 75 | 75 |
| Credit & financing | – | 30 |
| Limits & ATM | 60 | 51 |
| Transparency | 86 | 86 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Best for Travel | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| Best for High Spenders | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Best for Low Fees | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Best E-Money Card | 6.4 | 8.3 |
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: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card type
Debit cardShow source
Card type: Debit card
Source states (paraphrased): Select the option to order your Wise debit card
Source: How to use the Wise card abroad: for Brits
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
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%
Visa*Show source
Network: Visa
Visa in Ireland and the EEA; network depends on issuing country
Source states (paraphrased): In Ireland and across the EEA, the Wise card is a Visa debit card.
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Visa in Ireland and the EEA; network depends on issuing country
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
Custodial*Show source
Custody model: Custodial
The provider holds the funds
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: custodial
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
The provider holds the funds
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%
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
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
No subscription required
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
No subscription required
Physical card fee
€7*Show source
Physical card fee: €7
Ireland page; one-time card order fee
Source states (paraphrased): Ordering a physical card | €7
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page; one-time card order fee
Virtual card fee
Free*Show source
Virtual card fee: Free
Ireland page
Source states (paraphrased): Generating digital cards | Free
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page
Replacement fee
€4*Show source
Replacement fee: €4
Ireland page; free if the card was expiring
Source states (paraphrased): Replacing a card | €4 - unless it was expiring in which case it’s free
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Ireland page; free if the card was expiring
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
0.43%*Show source
FX fee: 0.43%
From; varies by currency pair; 0% when spending a currency you hold
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
From; varies by currency pair; 0% when spending a currency you hold
Top-up fee
Free*Show source
Top-up fee: Free
Domestic bank transfer only; other payment methods have varying fees
Source states (paraphrased): it’s free if you send a domestic bank transfer to your Wise account details
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Domestic bank transfer only; other payment methods have varying fees
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
2.69%*Show source
ATM fee: 2.69%
Eurozone-issued cards, above the free allowance; ATM operators may add fees
Source: Card payments abroad from France: what are the fees
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Eurozone-issued cards, above the free allowance; ATM operators may add fees
Free ATM allowance
€250/month*Show source
Free ATM allowance: €250/month
Eurozone-issued cards; no limit on the number of free withdrawals
Source: Card payments abroad from France: what are the fees
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Eurozone-issued cards; no limit on the number of free withdrawals
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%
Conversion fee when spending a currency not held in the account · Fee may apply to get or replace the card · ATM withdrawals free only up to a certain amount*Show source
Other fees & markups: Conversion fee when spending a currency not held in the account · Fee may apply to get or replace the card · ATM withdrawals free only up to a certain amount
Spending a currency you hold is free
Source states (paraphrased): There may be a fee to get or replace your card.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Spending a currency you hold is free
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%
No cashback on card spending (owner research)
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: Wise has no cashback on card spending.
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
No cashback on card spending (owner research)
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%
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%
None*Show source
Cashback type: None
No cashback on card spending (owner research); Wise's 'balance cashback' is interest on the balance, recorded as interest
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: Wise has no cashback on card spending.
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
No cashback on card spending (owner research); Wise's 'balance cashback' is interest on the balance, recorded as interest
Interest on balance
2.4%*Show source
Interest on balance: 2.4%
Balance cashback for EEA customers on USD balances (September 2026, annualised, variable); EUR 1.20%, GBP 2.20%; 30% Belgian withholding tax deducted; minimum balance applies
Source states (paraphrased): Für anrechnungsfähige Guthaben auf Wise-Konten im September 2026 zahlte Wise einen annualisierten Cashback-Satz von: 1,20% für jeden EUR-Betrag 2,20% für jeden GBP-Betrag 2,40% für jeden USD-Betrag
Source: https://wise.com/de/help/articles/b8sVSdAzytqVamfajSirb
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Balance cashback for EEA customers on USD balances (September 2026, annualised, variable); EUR 1.20%, GBP 2.20%; 30% Belgian withholding tax deducted; minimum balance applies
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%
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
Credit line: No
Source states (paraphrased): you’re not borrowing any money
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Spend own balance directly
YesShow source
Spend own balance directly: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): the money is coming directly from the balance in your Wise Account
Source: Is Wise card debit or credit? - Wise
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
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%
Australia, Brazil, Canada, EEA, Switzerland, GF, GP, MQ, YT, RE, BL, MF, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, FK, GG, GI, IM, JE, KY, AD, MC, PM, SX, United States*Show source
Available in: Australia, Brazil, Canada, EEA, Switzerland, GF, GP, MQ, YT, RE, BL, MF, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, FK, GG, GI, IM, JE, KY, AD, MC, PM, SX, United States
Personal customers; USA except residents of Nevada; Thailand only for accounts registered on or after 21 January 2026; business customers in Malaysia excluded; includes French overseas departments/regions and UK-linked European microstates and overseas territories
Source states (paraphrased): The Wise card is available to personal customers that live in these countries and regions:
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Personal customers; USA except residents of Nevada; Thailand only for accounts registered on or after 21 January 2026; business customers in Malaysia excluded; includes French overseas departments/regions and UK-linked European microstates and overseas territories
Not available in
Hong Kong*Show source
Not available in: Hong Kong
Cards are blocked on moving to Hong Kong; no new card offered
Source states (paraphrased): If you move to Hong Kong, we have to automatically block your Wise cards
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Cards are blocked on moving to Hong Kong; no new card offered
Account / spend currencies
EUR · GBP · USD · and many moreShow source
Account / spend currencies: EUR · GBP · USD · and many more
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (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
Personal accounts; business accounts may pay a one-time setup fee
Source states (paraphrased): Getting account details is free for personal accounts.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Personal accounts; business accounts may pay a one-time setup fee
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): add them to a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
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): add them to a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Getting started with the Wise card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
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%
YesShow source
Physical card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): This applies to both physical and digital cards.
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Virtual card
YesShow source
Virtual card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): This applies to both physical and digital cards.
Source: Can I get the Wise card in my country?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
ATM withdrawals
YesShow source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Withdrawing cash from ATMs is free up to a certain amount.
Source: Fees for holding, receiving, and spending money
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 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
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%
Wise Europe SA: authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium*Show source
Regulation / licences: Wise Europe SA: authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium
EU entity
Source states (paraphrased): In the EU, Wise Europe SA is an authorised payment institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium.
Source: How our EU entity, Wise Europe SA, safeguards customer funds | Wise Help Centre
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
EU entity
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
No*Show source
Deposit protection: No
Funds safeguarded (cash at commercial banks and money market funds), not covered by the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme; Assets investment feature has separate Estonian Guarantee Fund protection
Source states (paraphrased): our payment services aren't subject to the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Source: How our EU entity, Wise Europe SA, safeguards customer funds | Wise Help Centre
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Funds safeguarded (cash at commercial banks and money market funds), not covered by the Belgian Deposit Guarantee Scheme; Assets investment feature has separate Estonian Guarantee Fund protection
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
Wise Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−15 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual value-15 EUR
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers