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.
Kurv (kurvpay.com) has 278 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5.
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kurvpay.com
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2026
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Customer service & competitive rates for small business
I special shout out to KURV! Never knew this company by their name but after contacting you and talking with Marlia who represents your company I found out. She was very informed of what you offer and made it very easy to understand. Yours company offers very competitive rates and service. Thank you. Penny Price. new customer as of Jan.26,2026
Response from KurvJan 27, 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review, Penny! We work hard to provide our merchants with top-notch service, and we're so glad to hear that Marlia delivered that. Thanks for partnering with us; we look forward to working with you more!
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Brenda G.
Marlia was very professional,courteous
Marlia was very professional,courteous, and kind. She made my experience wonderful with Kurv.
I look forward with my professional endeavors with this company and with marlia.
Brenda/Owner of A Time for You II, llc
Response from KurvJan 26, 2026
Thank you for your positive review, Brenda! We're so glad that Marlia was able to provide you with a helpful, enjoyable experience. We look forward to continuing to work with you!
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BMD F.
Unprofessional Merchant Ever
I don't want to mean but using there service is a everyday torture. They Hold Payments and tell us to call the customer and ask about there bank information, really? I mean you want us to do your job. I appreciate the verification and compliance but I cant call my customer and ask. I have every document to share with them, Bill of Lading, Insurance certificate and even the invoice from authorize.net. They have the worst customer service and technical guys. They are mean, harsh and rude. Feels like I am stuck with them. I don't know who is handling this company but they really need to learn how other merchants work. They have $25 fee every month and then there is a minimum fee of $49.50 and then 10% hold on every payment and hidden charges. We are making a living here and they have made it hell for us. Please do not sign up a contract with them, they have a hidden exit fee of $600. Please be aware.
Response from KurvFeb 2, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the sales verification process can feel frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience. This step is in place to help protect both our merchants and their customers by reducing fraud, minimizing chargeback risks, and ensuring accounts are used appropriately. Additionally, we always want to ensure clarity and transparency regarding fees, and we’d be happy to review your current fees to see where we can save you money. Our priority is to support your business with secure and reliable payment solutions, and we’re here to help you through every step of the process.
CL
customer LaJuan M.
Customer service persistence in solving…
Customer service persistence in solving the issue
Response from KurvJan 23, 2026
We are so glad that you're happy with our customer service team! We look forward to working with you more!
CU
customer
Perfect sure smart patient
Perfect sure smart patient
Response from KurvJan 13, 2026
Thank you for this 5-star review! We're always here to support your payment processing needs, and we're so glad that your experience was enjoyable!
MI
Michael
I had a very disappointing experience…
I had a very disappointing experience with this company.
Initially, we signed an agreement that clearly mentioned a 10% reserve, which we accepted in good faith. However, without any prior notice, warning, or written amendment, the company suddenly placed a 100% reserve hold on our account.
All of our sales proceeds were fully held, which made it impossible to continue operations or provide services. There was no advance communication, no opportunity to resolve the issue beforehand, and no transparency.
Even after the company deducted the required amount from the reserve and confirmed that the reserve was cleared, they continued to hold the funds and extended the hold period by 14 days. This effectively shut down our business operations.
Placing a full reserve without notice and holding funds after recovery is unfair, disruptive, and unprofessional. This kind of practice creates serious cash-flow issues and puts merchants in an impossible position.
I would strongly advise other businesses to read the terms very carefully and be cautious before trusting this company with their funds.
Response from KurvDec 24, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that holding funds can be frustrating. However, your chargeback ratio is currently exceeding industry standards which is why your account was placed on hold. Additionally, we are unable to collect the monthly fees that are due. Please ensure that you have enough funds to pay your fees and continue to work with the Chargeback Department to improve your chargeback ratio.
JA
Jay
Great Experience!
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 up the gateway and help me get my website all set to go.
Response from KurvDec 12, 2025
Thank you for your positive review! We always aim to provide our merchants with a hassle-free, enjoyable experience, and we're glad to hear that Marlia and Allie did just that. We look forward to working with you more!
JC
Juan C.
KURVPAY / PASLEY / ELECTRONICkurv MERCHANT…
KURVPAY / PASLEY / ELECTRONIC MERCHANT SYSTEMS
If you care about your business’s cash flow, reputation, or sanity, avoid this credit card processor at all costs.
I’ve owned my veteran-operated company for over 15 years, maintaining a flawless 5-star reputation. In all that time, I have never encountered a more disorganized, evasive, or unprofessional payment processor than KurvPay — previously known as Pasley and Electronic Merchant Systems. The constant name changes suddenly make a lot more sense.
1. Severe and Unexplained Holds on Customer Funds
A homeowner paid a $20,000 deposit on November 11th for a $26,055 fence installation project. This should have settled within 24–72 hours like every normal processor.
Instead, it turned into a three-week debacle:
Week-long “verification” with radio silence
$0 released for the entire first week
$9,000 released on Nov. 28 (Black Friday)
$5,400 released on Dec. 1
$5,600 STILL being held as of Dec. 2
Their justification?
“We’ll release the remaining balance after the fence is installed.”
This is not standard, acceptable, or even logical.
No reputable processor withholds a customer’s deposit until the job is completed.
We are contractors — not a bank. The processor doesn’t get to dictate our project timeline or cash flow.
They even demanded a copy of our materials quote as “proof” — something I’ve never heard of in 15 years of business.
2. Zero Transparency, Accountability, or Explanation
Across multiple calls, texts, and emails, not one employee at KurvPay/Pasley/EMS could explain:
Why the verification took a week
Why partial amounts were released at random
Why they were holding the remainder until completion
Why proof of materials was required
What policy justified any of this
We received no answers, no timelines, and no accountability.
Just contradictions, delays, and excuses
3. Unprofessional Customer Service and Stonewalling
When I asked for a corporate phone number to escalate the issue, the customer service representative refused — claiming I had “yelled” at her.
That is a blatant fabrication.
I want to be crystal clear:
I served in the military. Respect is part of my core values.
I do not yell at or demean people — ever.
But I will be firm, direct, and disciplined when something is wrong.
And in this case?
My tone was fully justified given the thousands of dollars they were withholding with no explanation.
They used a false accusation to block escalation — which is unacceptable behavior for any company, especially one handling large financial transactions.
4. Contract Traps, Hidden Fees, and No Accountability
Despite:
Paying $60 per month for almost a year
Using their service only a handful of times (most customers pay by check)
Their mishandling of our funds
Their role in damaging our customer relationship
…they still demanded a $500 cancellation fee.
This is predatory, plain and simple.
5. This Is Not Exaggerated — We Have Receipts
This review is 100% factual and backed by:
Phone call logs
Saved emails
Screenshots of text messages
Timestamps for every release
The customer’s statements and frustrations
I would gladly provide these receipts to anyone who doubts a single word.
6. Damage to Customer Trust
Our homeowner was upset, confused, and rightfully furious.
KurvPay’s incompetence made our company look unreliable — when in reality, we were the ones doing everything correctly.
No processor should ever put a business in that position.
BOTTOM LINE: AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS
KurvPay (formerly Pasley, formerly Electronic Merchant Systems) is a masterclass in:
poor communication
evasive customer service
unexplained fund holds
predatory cancellation fees
zero accountability
and deeply unprofessional behavior
There are many reputable payment processors out there.
This is absolutely not one of them.
Protect your business, your customers, and your sanity — stay far away from this company.
Response from KurvDec 9, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the sales verification process can feel frustrating. This step is in place to help protect both our merchants and their customers by reducing fraud, minimizing chargeback risks, and ensuring accounts are used appropriately. The cardholder information that we were initially provided was not accurate, which caused a delay in the sales verification process. This information was communicated to your agent. Additionally, we always want to ensure clarity and transparency regarding fees. We are open to reviewing and adjusting your processing fees at any time, including the cancellation fee. We wish you the best of luck in your processing journey.