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π Curve Goes Global: New Features That'll Save You Money
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π Curve Goes Global: New Features That'll Save You Money
Good morning, points enthusiasts and travel hackers! Grab your coffee or tea, because Curve just dropped some seriously juicy updates that'll have you itching to book your next international adventure.
Let's dive into the good stuff, shall we? πββοΈ
What's Curve? It's Your Wallet's New Best Friend!
Imagine having all your cards in one super-smart piece of plastic (or digital wallet). That's Curve! It's a free app and card combo that lets you link all your debit and credit cards, even PayPal (but sadly no Amex). You pick which card to use for each purchase, but you only carry one physical Curve card. Plus, it's packed with perks like cashback, fee-free spending abroad, and the ability to "time travel" your purchases between cards. It's like your wallet got a serious upgrade β simpler, smarter, and way more rewarding!
π The Big Four: Curve's New Party Tricks
πΈ Fee-Free Spending Abroad on Steroids
π Weekend FX Fees? More Like WeekEND of Fees!
π€ Curve Metal Users, Prepare for a Spending Spree
π Coming Soon: 1% Cashback for International Purchases
For those who donβt know, Curve is a
Alright, let's break it down.
1. πΈ Supercharged Fee-Free Spending
Curve just turned the volume up to 11 on their fee-free spending limits:
Curve X: From a measly Β£1,000 to a whopping Β£3,333 per month
Curve Black: Hold onto your hats - from Β£2,000 to an eye-watering Β£50,000 per month
Curve Metal: From "unlimited" (wink wink, Β£100k/year) to a no-nonsense Β£100,000 per month
Curve Black users, that's a 25x increase! Time to plan that round-the-world shopping spree, am I right? ποΈ
2. π Bye-Bye Weekend FX Fees
Remember those pesky 1% weekend fees? Curve just dropkicked them into oblivion for all premium plans. Now you can shop till you drop, 7 days a week, without those sneaky extra charges. Weekend in Paris, anyone? π₯
3. π€ Curve Metal: Now With Extra Shine
Curve Metal users: Your Β£100,000 per year fee-free allowance just got a glow-up. It's now Β£100,000 per month. That's right, MONTH. Go ahead, splurge on that Italian yacht. We won't tell. π₯οΈ
4. π 1% Cashback: The Cherry on Top
As if all that wasn't enough, Curve's cooking up a treat: 1% cashback on all international spending outside the UK and Europe. It's not here yet, but when it lands, it'll be available on all premium plans. Start dreaming of those sweet, sweet rewards! ππ°
π Old vs. New: A Glow-Up for the Ages
Let's see how these changes stack up, shall we?
π΄ Before:
Feature | Curve X | Curve Black | Curve Metal |
---|---|---|---|
Fee-free spending (per month) | Β£1,000 | Β£2,000 | "Unlimited"* |
Weekend Fees | 1% π | 1% π | 1% π |
Cashback for International Spend | 0% π΄ | 0% π΄ | 0% π΄ |
FX Fee Above Fee-Free Allowance | 2.5% π¬ | 2.5% π¬ | 2.5% π¬ |
*That "unlimited" came with a cheeky Β£100,000 per year wink-wink-nudge-nudge policy.
π After:
Feature | Curve X | Curve Black | Curve Metal |
---|---|---|---|
Fee-free spending (per month) | Β£3,333 | Β£50,000 | Β£100,000 |
Weekend Fees | 0% π | 0% π | 0% π |
Cashback for International Spend | 1% π (Coming Soon) | 1% π (Coming Soon) | 1% π (Coming Soon) |
FX Fee Above Fee-Free Allowance | 1% π | 1% π | 1% π |
Talk about an improvement!
π€ What Does This Mean for You?
π΄ More Beach, Less Worry: Higher limits + no weekend fees = worry-free spending on that dream vacay.
πΌ Business Users, Rejoice: Those new limits on Black and Metal? Expense account heaven!
π Double Dipping Just Got Tastier: Stack that upcoming 1% international cashback with your linked card's rewards. Points on points!
π₯ Curve: The New Travel Card MVP?: These changes put Curve in the running for the "Best Supporting Actor in Your Wallet" award.
π Maximising Your Curve-tastic Benefits
π Upgrade Your Game: Frequent flyer? Curve Black or Metal might be calling your name.
β° Timing is Everything: No more weekend fees, but still play it smart with those monthly limits.
π Stack 'Em Up: Link a high-rewards credit card to Curve. Capital on Tap / Barclaycard Avios Pus + Curve = Avios points party!
πΈ Bills, Bills, Bills: Remember, you can still use Curve for those boring-but-necessary payments like VAT. Turns out adulting can earn you points!
π¬ The Grand Finale
Curve just leveled up, big time. They've taken their already nifty card and turned it into a globetrotting, point-earning, fee-slashing superhero.
For us point-chasers and travel hackers, this is like Christmas came early. Higher limits, no weekend fees, and soon-to-come international cashback? It's enough to make you want to book a round-the-world ticket right now!
So, what are you waiting for? Dust off that passport, update that Curve plan, and get ready to make your wallet (and your points balance) very, very happy.
Stay tuned for that 1% international cashback rollout, and remember: in the world of points and miles, the Curve just got a whole lot sweeter! π³
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