Kurvpay Reviews 160

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are pleased with the staff, describing them as professional, patient, and helpful, particularly during the onboarding process. Reviewers also appreciate the smooth user experience, finding it easy to accept payments and manage their business. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service and the service in general. There were mentions of delays in fund processing or communication regarding fund status, which caused inconvenience. Some customers also raised concerns about fee transparency and charges, as well as rude interactions with certain representatives.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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Payment

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made my experience great was phenomenal guest service and communication by Melissa senior account manager for Payment Cloud. Melissa is incredibly easy to speak with, as her direct speak and f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marlia, my account manager, was really great. She was helpful and responsive throughout the application process. Allie, my customer success representative, was also great. She worked with me to set... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marlia Gordon was a fantastic communicator, well spoken and easily understood. I am not a very computer savy guy in his late 60's, and she went above and beyond to help me do the application, walking... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My friend recommended this merchant to me. I sell internet Company name is AB Connections. When I started processing transactions, the experience was good at first they even sent me two settle... See more

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Company details

  1. Payment Service

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At Kurv, we make payments seamless so businesses can focus on growth. Serving over 30,000 merchants nationwide—from startups to large enterprises, we offer a full ecosystem of payment solutions, including credit card processing, risk management, sales software, and more. While we lead in fintech innovation, our focus remains on people—our team, partners, and merchants, who inspire everything we do. We’re not just here to power transactions, but to drive lasting success and help businesses thrive.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

160 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company has no customer service,no training,rip off

This company has no customer service, they re run your bank info without making you aware there was a problem in the first place , then call you threating you as if you owed them for years, a one month fee was due, after paying several charges from them re running the account info 3 times, they give you no training on the EMS system so you dont even know what your fees or balance due are until they call threating to close your account, worst scamming processing company ever, dont not for any reason deal with them, you will be sorry, filing BBB and attorney general complaint also today.

27 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They took money without asking and i…

They took money without asking and i cant get through to get a refund and my bank cant do anything

27 March 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

We take your concerns very seriously. We never intend to charge customers without proper authorization, and we understand how important it is to resolve this promptly.

Please contact our support team directly at 800-615-1330 so we can investigate the issue and ensure a swift resolution. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay Away From EMS If You Don't Want To Get Ripped Off

I am only giving EMS a 1 star because there is nothing lower. The company engages in shady business practice full of hidden fees and when you cancel, they hold all your reserve funds for 120 days. They also make it difficult to cancel.

10 March 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

Your account has been closed. However, in accordance with Visa and Mastercard guidelines, customers may file chargebacks for up to six months from the original transaction date. After 120 days, you're welcome to contact our Risk team to request a review of your account for a potential release of funds.

Please note that the funds currently held in your account are part of a reserve established at the time of approval. This reserve helps protect both you and our platform from potential chargeback risks.

We appreciate your understanding and are here to support you through the process.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning! Do not use EMS aka Electronic Merchant Systems!

Warning! Stay away from EMS aka Electronics Merchant Systems. Very shady company with scammy business practices. I had no idea I was even doing business with EMS until it was time to cancel my merchant account. $595 CANCELLATION FEE and auto-renewal of contract! I thought I originally signed up for a merchant account with "StartMerchant" but found out my account was actually sold to this company EMS. Buried in fine print on their crooked "contract" is an exorbitant and ridiculous $595 cancellation fee. And there is also a 2 years "automatic renewal" of the contract, meaning they are going to try to stick you with this fee no matter what! Was paying insane monthly fees on an account I wasn't even using, and then to add insult to injury they try to charge you $600 just to cancel your account. Stay away from this disgusting company at all costs! Even trying to get in touch with someone to try to cancel your account is a nightmare and they make it difficult by design!

24 February 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

We take your comments very seriously and want to address your concerns ASAP. However, we are unable to locate your account. Please respond to the email sent via Trustpilot and provide additional information about your business. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EMS Cost My Small Business 23K In Sales

Last year my NEW business lost out on over nearly 24,000 USD due to them not processing the funds that my potential customers placed. I can't recommend this company to anyone. Steer clear.

1 January 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

Hi Jane. We are unable to locate your account. Can you please respond to the TrustPilot email requesting identifying information? We'd like to address your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This business is a scam do not use to…

After I had to send treating messages and left negative reviews, they finally responded and said their was a “ glitch” in their system and the returned the $750.00 dollars taken out of my business account. They processed another payment for $1,000 never deposited that into the business account ran the payment Jan 2nd. They said they required additional information of the customer and that was provided to them never released the funds. I would not recommend this is a payment gateway to be used for your business! especially if you offer services such as construction Moving or any contractor work. Because I will let you know if you use this payment gateway when you charge the customer they will not release the funds to the business they hold them. They tried to say this was in the original payment terms I signed however I would have never moved forward with this service because they are holding small businesses processed payments for as long as they wish to, for no reason, and I’m sure if people knew this they would not use them to process any of their payments because how are you supposed to operate a small business when the merchant itself holds the funds and never releases them..
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This business is a scam do not use to process payments on your merchant for your small business they will steal and lie and hold your funds even removing those funds from your business account and lie telling you any of this! All my calls are recorded she lied and I’m submitting to the FTC and state attorney general’s office!

25 January 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

Please respond to the email sent by Trustpilot requesting additional information. We take dishonesty very seriously and would like to discuss your account.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Confused

How do i know if money has been sent to my bank?(paid out? This dashboard sucks to be honest) what do transactions in Deposit/Ach details tap signify?

7 January 2025
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Reply from Kurvpay

We apologize for the difficulty you're experiencing while navigating the dashboard. The Deposit/ACH Details tab displays the release date of the deposit or batch. Please note that depending on your bank's processing time, it may take 2-3 business days for the deposit to be reflected in your account. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 800-615-1330.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware!

Beware of the “fine print.” We haven’t used or needed their services for years and still getting charged. Also, run fast if/when they bring First Hudson Leasing into the agreement structure.

17 December 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We've researched your comments and found that your processing account was closed on 5/31/23. The cancellation fee was waived, and your lease was completed as of 12/18/24. Please let us know if you have further questions. We wish you the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heather and Nathan were so polite and…

Heather and Nathan were so polite and professional when helping me reset my terminal.

12 December 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We love helping merchants get back to business. Heather and Nathan are real pros, and we feel fortunate to have them on our team. Thank you for your kind words, and best wishes to you moving forward!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They stole our money

They stole our money. Mid august they want us to sign new contracts we decided not to, and they stopped sending our daily remittances. It's now mid October and they owe us over 12K and won't even reply to messages and emails to send the cash. I filled out and signed their forms they wanted to close the account- even though their advertising says "other companies charge cancellation fees as high as $250" they are wanting to share us $599 for each of our 3 locations. We are a small business and cant make payroll because of this. Unethical doesn't even come close to what these people are. They are embezzlers and thieves.

18 August 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met expectations. We understand the complexities of this industry and are here to help address your concerns.

Our sponsor bank notified us that your business was identified as selling restricted products, which required a site inspection to continue payment processing. Despite multiple outreach attempts from the sponsor bank and our Client Services team, our Compliance Department was unable to coordinate this inspection.

Please note that your account has been closed, and we have issued a refund of $1,785.00 to cover any early termination fees previously paid.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick help

My terminal was fried from a power surge. They quickly resolved the issue sending me a new terminal for the next day.

1 October 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We love to hear examples of our top-notch customer service! We're glad you are up and running and wish you the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to resolve our trouble with our…

Quick to resolve our trouble with our malfunctioning credit card terminal. Lynn in the corporate office acted with genuine concern, and Ronnie in the local office took care of everything with getting us back online. He has always been super helpful whenever ever we need assistance with anything.

25 September 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

Our goal is to support your business! We're so pleased Lynn and Ronnie worked together to help you get back up and running. Best of luck to you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

run away from this scam

18 September 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We can assure you that EMS payment processing programs are legitimate and support thousands of business owners across the U.S. We've sent you a request for information and would like to discuss your account. Please respond, and a service representative will get back to you as soon as possible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Closed my account 2 months ago due to…

Closed my account 2 months ago due to the sale of my company to new owners and had the new owners agree a new contract with EMS but I've still been charged every month since
1st month been charged £99.62
2nd month been charged £53.08
This is theft and how this company operated not a good experience to be honest and will never recommend them to anyone ever keep away from EMS bunch of conartist

18 September 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We would like to resolve this issue but cannot locate your account. Please call our Help Desk at 800-615-1330. We’re here 24x7x365.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EMS is by far the worst merchant…

EMS is by far the worst merchant services company I have ever dealt with. They'll shut down your account unexpectedly and hold your funds. I strongly advise other business owners to steer clear of EMS. Their lack of communication and unreasonable policies can easily burn your business to the ground. Save yourself the headache and find a more reliable payment processor.

2 September 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We've requested contact information through the TrustPilot platform. Please provide the details ASAP. A representative will reply to address your issues.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I didn't understand the questions and…

I didn't understand the questions and had to call for assistance. I just answered as I was told but I didn't learn anything and will probably have to call again the next time.

29 July 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We're sorry you did not get the answers you needed. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

OMG STAY AWAY EMS IS THE WORST MERCHANT…

OMG STAY AWAY EMS IS THE WORST MERCHANT ONLINE THEY WILL SHUT YOU DOWN IN 30 DAYS AND TAKE ALL YOUR MONEY THERE RISK IS ALL RAINED BY PATRICK HORRIBLE JERK STAY AWAY

14 August 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We want to resolve your issue but are having trouble locating your account. Can you please respond to the information request sent to you? We will get back to you ASAP.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Joke of a company

Joke of a company. They will do anything possible to withhold your sales glad they took the mask off early before i brought any serious money through them.

13 August 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

We are sorry to hear about your experience. We've reviewed your account and our records indicate that our risk team was unable to verify sale transactions and therefore funds were held. We understand your frustration, and we wish you luck in your processing journey.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

$50,000

After these people put me on the MATCH list and deactivated my account, two months later they're taking $50000 from my bank account that already has no money in it thanks to them.

8 August 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

Mastercard’s MATCH list and account deactivation are not taken lightly and are always in accordance with industry regulations and standards to protect customers, merchants, and associated entities. We’re sorry that you encountered difficulties and wish you the best of luck moving forward.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Violates The Fair Credit Reporting Act

I regret that I can't score them a zero star rating. This processor is HORRIBLE. Do not use this company if you want to ever see your sales proceeds again. Their "Risk Department" is awful. They will lock up your funds for virtually any reason, hold them for 180 days, and refuse to explain why, in blatant violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Their "risk specialists" use fake names and refuse to identify themselves so that you have difficulty launching a complaint against them. They assess arbitrary "risks" for the sole reason of holding your funds as long as possible so that they can maximize earned interest for themselves on your money. This company has cost us thousands of dollars in lost revenue by forcing us to delay launching our solutions until we knew our revenues wouldn't be held up. If you are one of many affected by this company, I suggest you do as we have and report them to the BBB, the US Federal Trade Commission and the US Attorney General's Office. I also suggest you file a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

UPDATE: When you try to work with them in an attempt to resolve the issues in a business like manner, they cancel your account and put you on the MATCH list. This speaks VOLUMES about how little this company values their clients' success and how MUCH the relationship is all about profiting from your money. We are exploring all legal options available to us. Company's like this should not be allowed to exist.

30 June 2024
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Reply from Kurvpay

Hi John,

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and that we couldn't provide you with a merchant account at this time. After looking into your account, we can see that your money has been returned to you. We wish you luck in your processing journey.

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