Aug 21, 2017, 5:06 pm
Last edit by: RedSun
Curve card is a "debit" card or "spend" card that you can use at stores and where you can use debit card for purchases. It is not funded by the bank with cash deposit, but funded by a collection of other debit cards and credit cards. You can't withdraw cash from ATM since it is not backed by the bank.
It carries MasterCard logo and can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted.
Curve Card is offered in the United Kingdom and selected European countries. Not currently available in the US.
It carries MasterCard logo and can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted.
Curve Card is offered in the United Kingdom and selected European countries. Not currently available in the US.
curve card changes.
Apr 19, 2016, 2:51 am
#1
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curve card changes.
Curve works with VISA and MasterCard. Unfortunately American Express has decided to stop Curve users being able to pay with their American Express cards via Curve. We're working on it, and hope we can change their minds soon.
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Apr 19, 2016, 2:56 am
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Being able to earn points on the BA Amex credit card even at places that don't accept Amex. And also earning points on cash withdrawals. Not really sure how they can make money.
Being able to earn points on the BA Amex credit card even at places that don't accept Amex. And also earning points on cash withdrawals. Not really sure how they can make money.
Apr 19, 2016, 2:58 am
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The link to BA is that Curve had the potential to be a big Avios earner when backed off to a BA Amex.
If it is indeed the case that this is no longer possible then we will cancel immediately and get our money back - Curve is practically useless for Avios earning without the BA Amex
If it is indeed the case that this is no longer possible then we will cancel immediately and get our money back - Curve is practically useless for Avios earning without the BA Amex
Apr 19, 2016, 3:00 am
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http://www.headforpoints.com/2016/02...-how-it-works/
Being able to earn points on the BA Amex credit card even at places that don't accept Amex. And also earning points on cash withdrawals. Not really sure how they can make money.
Being able to earn points on the BA Amex credit card even at places that don't accept Amex. And also earning points on cash withdrawals. Not really sure how they can make money.
It would be best posted in one of the below:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-programs-599/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...-spending-719/
Apr 19, 2016, 3:33 am
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I wonder if this issue is why Curve has been so slow to produce and dispatch the cards (irrespective of the emails claiming 'popularity' as the reason).
Apr 19, 2016, 4:00 am
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Curve have now DM'd me on Twitter with the following statement:
"Curve does work with Amex. So you know, we have been running a pilot since January 1st and users have been spending with Amex via their Curve since then."
So it looks like it may have been a false alarm ?
"Curve does work with Amex. So you know, we have been running a pilot since January 1st and users have been spending with Amex via their Curve since then."
So it looks like it may have been a false alarm ?
for a short trip to the cash machine!
Apr 19, 2016, 5:39 am
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OK, this is where I was told things are.
Amex is working perfectly well with Curve as of now. Nothing changes. Feel free to put your card into ATM to test it!
The message that appeared online briefly was a mistake.
Should the Amex deal fall away, there is a strategy in place which will ensure that no-one who has ordered a card is out of pocket. You would be offered a refund or a favourable deal to keep your card (you would still get the ability to recharge ATM transactions to a Visa or MasterCard credit card as well as make transactions overseas with a 1% vs the standard 3% fee).
There is certainly nothing to worry about if you have a card on order.
Amex is working perfectly well with Curve as of now. Nothing changes. Feel free to put your card into ATM to test it!
The message that appeared online briefly was a mistake.
Should the Amex deal fall away, there is a strategy in place which will ensure that no-one who has ordered a card is out of pocket. You would be offered a refund or a favourable deal to keep your card (you would still get the ability to recharge ATM transactions to a Visa or MasterCard credit card as well as make transactions overseas with a 1% vs the standard 3% fee).
There is certainly nothing to worry about if you have a card on order.
Last edited by Raffles; Apr 19, 2016 at 7:24 am
Apr 19, 2016, 6:59 am
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Thanks Raffles for the reassurance. I was just about to order a card myself and the worry about Amex gave me pause for thought.
Slightly OT but do you have any suggestions on whether the £75 card is worth the extra over the £35 one?
Slightly OT but do you have any suggestions on whether the £75 card is worth the extra over the £35 one?