Curve Pay X
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Curve Pay X
Curve - Mastercard - Prepaid card
4.4
4.4 out of 5
8.8/10
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Curve Pay X vs HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card
Compare Curve Pay X and HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card
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HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card
HSBC UK - Mastercard - Credit card
4.2
4.2 out of 5
8.4/10
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Compared side by side
Cells with a check mark are the stronger value in that row. Ties stay unmarked.
| Feature | Curve Pay X | HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | £5.99 GBP/mo (≈ $7) | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | - | 24.9% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 2.99% |
| Rewards | 1% cashback on all spending outside GBP and EUR zones. Up to 10% cashback offers from selected merchants (UK only). Rewards issued as Curve Cash Points, expiring 6 months after accrual. | - |
| Installments | Curve Flex available: convert past purchases into 3–12 month instalment plans at a fixed rate (approx. 14.18% APR, subject to affordability check) | - |
| No card fee | - | |
| No foreign transaction fee | - | |
| Welcome bonus | - | |
| Airport lounge access | - | - |
| Travel insurance | - | - |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
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- Choose the Curve Pay X if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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