CURVE — Curve Bank Charge Explained

CURVE on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Curve, a finance company. Card aggregator app that lets you consolidate multiple bank cards into one Curve card. Charges on your statement showing Curve or CRV reflect purchases made through the Curve app, not a separate merchant.

What Is the CURVE Charge?

CURVE is a transaction descriptor for Curve, a finance company.

Card aggregator app that lets you consolidate multiple bank cards into one Curve card. Charges on your statement showing Curve or CRV reflect purchases made through the Curve app, not a separate merchant.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code CURVE is the official identifier that Curve registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the CURVE Charge Legitimate?

Curve is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Curve account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a CURVE Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Curve by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to Curve and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise the charge, contact Curve customer support and ask for an explanation and refund.
  4. Dispute with your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, call the number on the back of your card and ask to raise a chargeback on the CURVE transaction. Provide the transaction date and amount.
  5. Section 75 rights: If you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, you may have additional protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

What Other Names Does Curve Use on Bank Statements?

Curve may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About CURVE

What is CURVE on my bank statement?

CURVE is a bank statement transaction code for Curve, a finance company. Card aggregator app that lets you consolidate multiple bank cards into one Curve card. Charges on your statement showing Curve or CRV reflect purchases made through the Curve app, not a separate merchant. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is CURVE a scam?

Curve is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Curve account to review recent activity.

Why is CURVE on my bank statement?

CURVE appears on your statement because Curve processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel CURVE?

To stop CURVE charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Curve subscription or account. Log in to the Curve website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.

How do I get a refund for a CURVE charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Curve, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

For more information about Curve and all its known transaction codes, visit the Curve merchant page.