Thales is working with digital wallet company Curve to deliver secure modern payment technology for financial institutions.

This partnership comes on the back of Curve launching Curve Pay on iOS and is seen as a step towards reshaping everyday spending, allowing Curve customers to benefit from NFC payment directly in the Curve app for contactless payments in store for end-users on iOS and Android.

Curve Pay is underpinned by Thales’ D1 platform on iOS and Android in Europe which allows customers to digitise a payment card through a mobile wallet. The cloud-based D1 platform (www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/banking-payment/digital-first-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 brands such as Samsung and PayPal, Curve has moved against the traditional players avoiding fees and offering consumers choice. This collaboration with Thales confirms a longstanding technological partnership which provided for Huawei Pay powered by Curve.

“At Curve, we’re committed to redefining the digital wallet experience,” said Shachar Bialick, CEO of Curve. “Our collaboration with Thales marks a significant step in providing users with seamless, secure and innovative payments. 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.”

François Chaffard, vice president at Thales, added: “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. 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.”

French firm Thales (www.thalesgroup.com) invests more than €4bn per year in research and development. It has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the group generated sales of €20.6bn.

Curve Pay (www.curve.com) is a digital wallet available across the UK and EEA. It has more than six million users and processes billions in payments annually.