How to use your Nationwide card with Garmin Pay
If you’re a Nationwide customer and wish you could use your card with Garmin Pay, you’re not alone. Nationwide doesn’t currently support Garmin Pay directly, but there’s a quick and easy way around this. By using Curve, a digital wallet that combines all your cards into one, you can link your Nationwide debit and credit cards to Garmin Pay in just a few minutes – and it’s completely free. Here’s how it works!
What is Curve and How Does It Work?
First things first, Curve isn’t a bank or traditional credit card; it’s a smart digital wallet that consolidates all your debit and credit cards in one place. Think of it as the all-in-one card for all your cards. Once you link your Nationwide card to Curve, you can make it Garmin Pay compatible with a single step – no need to wait for Nationwide to introduce Garmin Pay support!
How to Link Your Nationwide Card to Garmin Pay with Curve
Let’s get started with connecting your Nationwide card to Garmin Pay through Curve:
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Download the Curve App: The Curve app is free to download and easy to set up. Just head over to the App Store or Google Play and search for “Curve.”
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Link Your Nationwide Card: Once you’re set up on Curve, add your Nationwide debit or credit card. Curve will create a unique card number, expiry date, and CVC that are linked to your Nationwide account.
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Add Your Curve Card to Garmin Pay: Now for the magic! Head over to the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Pay, and add your Curve card. This instantly gives your Nationwide card Garmin Pay compatibility!
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Select Nationwide in the Curve App: To make sure your Nationwide card is used for payments, open the Curve app, select your Nationwide card, and you’re ready to pay. Each time you pay with Garmin Pay, Curve will charge your Nationwide card.
Why Use Curve with Nationwide and Garmin Pay?
Using Curve isn’t just about adding Garmin Pay compatibility. Curve comes with extra perks that make it even more worthwhile:
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Cashback Rewards: Earn up to 20% cashback from 100s of brands, while using Garmin Pay to make purchases with your Nationwide card.
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Avoid Foreign Transaction Fees: Normally, using your Nationwide card abroad might mean foreign transaction fees, but with Curve, these fees are eliminated. So, when you’re traveling and paying in a local currency with Garmin Pay, you avoid extra charges.
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All-in-One Convenience: Instead of carrying multiple cards, Curve lets you add all your cards to one place, meaning you have just one card to carry – and now one wearable payment solution with Garmin Pay.
What Banks Support Garmin Pay?
Currently, only a few banks and cards are compatible with Garmin Pay in the UK. Santander is the only high street UK bank compatible with Garmin Pay. By using Curve, you’re not limited by this short list – you can connect any card, including Nationwide, through Curve and enjoy Garmin Pay wherever it’s accepted.
Get Started with Curve and Garmin Pay Today
Getting started is as simple as downloading the Curve app and linking your Nationwide card. Here’s the quick recap:
- Step 1: Download Curve and sign up.
- Step 2: Add your Nationwide card to Curve.
- Step 3: Add your Curve card to Garmin Pay via the Garmin Connect app.
- Step 4: Select Nationwide in the Curve app, and you’re ready to pay with Garmin Pay.
Make Every Nationwide Transaction Easier with Curve and Garmin Pay
With Curve, you can enjoy the convenience of Garmin Pay with your Nationwide card, earn cashback, and avoid foreign transaction fees – all while keeping everything streamlined and easy. So, go ahead and try it out: download Curve, link your Nationwide card, and start using Garmin Pay for everyday purchases and travels alike!
