UK-based digital wallet provider Curve has expanded its collaboration with payment solutions provider Thales.
The partnership enables Curve customers to utilise NFC payment functionality directly within the Curve App, facilitating contactless payments in-store on both iOS and Android devices.
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The service is supported by Thales’ D1 platform, a cloud-based system that allows for real-time operation and integration with existing payment infrastructures.
Curve CEO and founder Shachar Bialick said: “Our collaboration with Thales marks a significant step in providing users with a seamless, secure, and innovative payment solution.
“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.”
The D1 platform’s technology enable customers to digitise a payment card through a mobile wallet, providing instant payment services without the need for additional hardware.
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By GlobalDataThis feature is now available to Curve’s user base in Europe, which exceeds six million.
Thales digital payment services director François Chaffard said: “Our collaboration with Curve Pay is a clear example of how innovative fintechs and trusted technology partners can shape that future together.
“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.”
In May, Curve announced the launch of Curve Pay for iOS users, utilising the iPhone’s NFC interface, which was opened following the European Commission’s ruling on competition.
