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Business Upturn
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Curve Pay and Thales Join Forces to Securely Transform Digital Wallets on iPhone
Business Wire India Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Thales D1 Platform to power CURVE PAY (Photo: Thales) This partnership comes on the back of Curve launching Curve Pay on iOS, marking a watershed moment in mobile payments. This partnership is a significant step to reshaping everyday spending, allowing Curve customers to benefit from NFC payment directly in the Curve App for contactless payments in store for all end-users on iOS and Android. Curve Pay is underpinned by Thales' D1 platform on iOS and Android in Europe which allows customers to digitize a payment card through a mobile wallet. The cloud-based D1 platform operates in real time, enabling seamless integration with existing systems to deliver secure, flexible, and instant payment services. With over six million customers in Europe, and existing partnerships with major brands such as Samsung and PayPal, Curve has long led the charge against the traditional players avoiding fees and offering consumers real choice. This collaboration with Thales confirms a longstanding technological partnership which successfully provided for Huawei Pay powered by Curve. 'At Curve, we're committed to redefining the digital wallet experience. Our collaboration with Thales marks a significant step in providing users with a seamless, secure, and innovative payment solution,' said Shachar Bialick, Founder and CEO of Curve. 'By building robust guardrails into Curve Pay, powered by Thales' industry-leading platform, we're not just safeguarding transactions, we're empowering our customers to take full control of their financial lives.' 'At Thales, we believe that secure, open, and user-centric digital payment experiences are the future. Our collaboration with Curve Pay is a clear example of how innovative fintechs and trusted technology partners can shape that future together,' said François Chaffard, Vice President of Digital Payment Services at Thales. 'By integrating our D1 platform, we're enabling a new level of freedom and flexibility for mobile NFC payments – without compromising on security or compliance. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to giving users more control, while supporting a dynamic payment ecosystem.' About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. About Curve Curve Pay is a pioneering digital wallet that works to save you money and enhance every payment you make. It avoids hidden currency conversion fees, lets you switch cards after purchase, and helps you earn more rewards on top of your existing benefits. At the heart of the experience is the Curve Wallet, bringing all your cards into one secure place and putting your finances on autopilot. Available across the UK and EEA, Curve has over 6 million users and processes billions in payments annually. Authorised and regulated internationally, Curve continues to simplify and unify the way people spend, send, see, and save their money. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
National Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Curve Pay and Thales Join Forces to Securely Transform Digital Wallets on iPhone
Article content This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments and digital wallets Article content MEUDON, France — Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. Article content Curve Pay and Thales join forces to securely transform Digital Wallets on iPhone. This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments Article content This partnership comes on the back of Curve launching Curve Pay on iOS, marking a watershed moment in mobile payments. This partnership is a significant step to reshaping everyday spending, allowing Curve customers to benefit from NFC payment directly in the Curve App for contactless payments in store for all end-users on iOS and Android. Article content Curve Pay is underpinned by Thales' D1 platform on iOS and Android in Europe which allows customers to digitize a payment card through a mobile wallet. The cloud-based D1 platform operates in real time, enabling seamless integration with existing systems to deliver secure, flexible, and instant payment services. Article content With over six million customers in Europe, and existing partnerships with major brands such as Samsung and PayPal, Curve has long led the charge against the traditional players avoiding fees and offering consumers real choice. This collaboration with Thales confirms a longstanding technological partnership which successfully provided for Huawei Pay powered by Curve. Article content 'At Curve, we're committed to redefining the digital wallet experience. Our collaboration with Thales marks a significant step in providing users with a seamless, secure, and innovative payment solution,' Article content Shachar Bialick, Founder and CEO of Curve Article content . ' Article content By building robust guardrails into Curve Pay, powered by Thales' industry-leading platform, we're not just safeguarding transactions, we're empowering our customers to take full control of their financial lives.' Article content 'At Thales, we believe that secure, open, and user-centric digital payment experiences are the future. Our collaboration with Curve Pay is a clear example of how innovative fintechs and trusted technology partners can shape that future together,' Article content François Chaffard, Vice President of Digital Payment Services at Thales Article content . Article content 'By integrating our D1 platform, we're enabling a new level of freedom and flexibility for mobile NFC payments – without compromising on security or compliance. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to giving users more control, while supporting a dynamic payment ecosystem.' Article content About Thales Article content Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. Article content The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Article content Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. Article content About Curve Article content Curve Pay is a pioneering digital wallet that works to save you money and enhance every payment you make. It avoids hidden currency conversion fees, lets you switch cards after purchase, and helps you earn more rewards on top of your existing benefits. At the heart of the experience is the Curve Wallet, bringing all your cards into one secure place and putting your finances on autopilot. Article content Available across the UK and EEA, Curve has over 6 million users and processes billions in payments annually. Authorised and regulated internationally, Curve continues to simplify and unify the way people spend, send, see, and save their money. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content PRESS CONTACT Article content Article content Thales, Media Relations: Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Curve Pay and Thales Join Forces to Securely Transform Digital Wallets on iPhone
MEUDON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. Curve Pay and Thales join forces to securely transform Digital Wallets on iPhone. This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments Share This partnership comes on the back of Curve launching Curve Pay on iOS, marking a watershed moment in mobile payments. This partnership is a significant step to reshaping everyday spending, allowing Curve customers to benefit from NFC payment directly in the Curve App for contactless payments in store for all end-users on iOS and Android. Curve Pay is underpinned by Thales' D1 platform on iOS and Android in Europe which allows customers to digitize a payment card through a mobile wallet. The cloud-based D1 platform operates in real time, enabling seamless integration with existing systems to deliver secure, flexible, and instant payment services. With over six million customers in Europe, and existing partnerships with major brands such as Samsung and PayPal, Curve has long led the charge against the traditional players avoiding fees and offering consumers real choice. This collaboration with Thales confirms a longstanding technological partnership which successfully provided for Huawei Pay powered by Curve. 'At Curve, we're committed to redefining the digital wallet experience. Our collaboration with Thales marks a significant step in providing users with a seamless, secure, and innovative payment solution,' said Shachar Bialick, Founder and CEO of Curve. ' By building robust guardrails into Curve Pay, powered by Thales' industry-leading platform, we're not just safeguarding transactions, we're empowering our customers to take full control of their financial lives.' 'At Thales, we believe that secure, open, and user-centric digital payment experiences are the future. Our collaboration with Curve Pay is a clear example of how innovative fintechs and trusted technology partners can shape that future together,' said François Chaffard, Vice President of Digital Payment Services at Thales. 'By integrating our D1 platform, we're enabling a new level of freedom and flexibility for mobile NFC payments - without compromising on security or compliance. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to giving users more control, while supporting a dynamic payment ecosystem.' About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. About Curve Curve Pay is a pioneering digital wallet that works to save you money and enhance every payment you make. It avoids hidden currency conversion fees, lets you switch cards after purchase, and helps you earn more rewards on top of your existing benefits. At the heart of the experience is the Curve Wallet, bringing all your cards into one secure place and putting your finances on autopilot. Available across the UK and EEA, Curve has over 6 million users and processes billions in payments annually. Authorised and regulated internationally, Curve continues to simplify and unify the way people spend, send, see, and save their money.
Finextra
22-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Curve Wallet to compete with Apple Pay on iOS devices
AFter arriving on Android, London-based digital wallet curve has taken advantage of the opening up of the iPhone NFC interface to provide a compelling alternative to Apple Pay on iOS devices. 1 Apple was forced to open up its architecture to third parties after acceping a European Commission ruling in July last year on competition concerns. Until now, iPhone users have been locked into Apple Pay, with no way for banks or wallet providers to compete on experience, insight, or economics. Curve's wallet brings all of a customer's card into one place with built-in smart features— including real-time spending insights, the ability to switch payment sources post-transaction, split payments and rewards stacking — giving iOS users more functionality than the simple tap-to-pay experience from Apple Pay. "The payments ecosystem has for far too long been a one player game. Now with Apple's hands forced to open to competition, Curve Pay ushers in a new era of choice for iOS consumers," says Shachar Bialick, CEO & Founder of Curve. "Curve Pay empowers users to see and spend their money differently and opens a gateway to more intelligent spending. With Curve Pay also recently going live on Android, we are bringing universal access to all Curve users, regardless of device — so everyone can now manage their money, on any phone, with all the unique Curve benefits that comes with it." Bialick claims to be the first company in Europe to give iOS users a choice when using their Apple device. This claim may be disputed by Norway's Vipps, which in December rolled out a competing tap-to-pay option to Apple Pay on iPhones.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Curve Pay is the First Wallet in EEA to Compete with Apple on iOS
Curve Pay is the first to offer iPhone users a new way to pay. With better insights, zero fees, and unparalleled control, Curve is the premium digital wallet alternative to Apple Pay in the EEA LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced the launch of Curve Pay on iOS, marking a watershed moment in mobile payments. Curve Pay becomes the first payment solution to leverage the newly accessible iPhone NFC interface after Apple's acceptance of the European Commission's ruling on competition concerns, making it the first-ever viable Apple Pay alternative on iOS. There has been a sharp increase in the use of mobile contactless payments in Europe - last year digital payment adoption exceeded 60% for online transactions and 25% for payments in-store . This growth has a knock-on effect for consumers. Until now, iPhone users have been locked into Apple Pay, with no way for banks or wallet providers to compete on experience, insight, or economics. Curve Pay ends that monopoly. As a staged wallet with built-in smart features — including real-time spending insights, the ability to switch payment sources post-transaction, and rewards stacking — Curve Pay gives iOS users more functionality than ever before. "The payments ecosystem has for far too long been a one player game. Now with Apple's hands forced to open to competition, Curve Pay ushers in a new era of choice for iOS consumers," said Shachar Bialick, CEO & Founder of Curve. "Curve Pay empowers users to see and spend their money differently and opens a gateway to more intelligent spending. We are the first in the European Economic Area to give iOS users a choice which previously did not exist. With Curve Pay also recently going live on Android, we are bringing universal access to all Curve users, regardless of device — so everyone can now manage their money, on any phone, with all the unique Curve benefits that comes with it." Unlike pass-through wallets like Apple Pay, which simply transmit existing card credentials, Curve's staged architecture means it actively sits in the payment flow. That allows Curve to offer far more than a tap-to-pay experience. Customers can retroactively change the card they used, split payments, earn cashback, track spending in real time and even pay from accounts like PayPal — all through a single app. With over six million customers and existing partnerships with major brands including Samsung and PayPal, Curve has long led the charge against the traditional players with zero fees, and offering consumers real choice. The launch of Curve Pay on iOS is a significant step to reshaping everyday spending. Curve Pay is now available to iOS users in the European market. About Curve Curve Pay is a pioneering digital wallet that works to save you money and enhance every payment you make. It avoids hidden currency conversion fees, lets you switch cards after purchase, and helps you earn more rewards on top of your existing benefits. At the heart of the experience is the Curve Wallet, bringing all your cards into one secure place and putting your finances on autopilot. Available across the UK and EEA, Curve has over 6 million users and processes billions in annual payments. Authorised and regulated by regulators in all regions it operates, Curve continues to simplify and unify the way people spend, send, see, and save their money. Media contact Gavin Horwichgavin@ View original content: SOURCE Curve
