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The Payment Ring is welcome anywhere that accepts Mastercard contactless payments – 40 million stores worldwide!
Unlike smartphones and smartwatches, The Payment Ring never needs charging so you’ll always be able to pay
The Payment Ring works all by itself, so you don’t need to pair it with a smartphone to make a payment
The Payment Ring’s electronics are sealed with a waterproof resin, and it’s just as happy in the sea as it is in the shower
Engineered from zirconia ceramic, The Payment Ring’s outer shell is hypoallergenic and almost as scratch-resistant as diamond
Welcome to The Payment Ring - the official reseller of K Ring.
We recommend getting your ring size correctly measured by your local jeweller before ordering! we will replace un-activated rings if they don’t fit you but getting your size correctly measured is the most accurate way to order.
If you don't know your ring size or you are buying The Payment Ring as a gift, please select "I don't know my ring size" and we will send you a FREE ring sizer
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Auto top up with any UK Credit Card or Current Account quickly and easily
Available on buses, tubes and trains that accept contactless payments
Our online store is open 24 hours a day every day!
Head office is open normal UK business hours
PLEASE NOTE: We currently only ship within the UK.
thepaymentring.com is a trading name of TPR Worldwide Ltd, registered in England No 11290509. thepaymentring.com is an official reseller of the KERV wearable contactless payment ring.
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What is The Payment Ring?
Kerv is the world’s first contactless payment ring … and the first in an innovative range of next-generation wearable payment devices.
Kerv can be used to make a payment anywhere in the world that accepts standard contactless credit, debit and prepaid card payments.
Kerv uses similar technology to that which is in the contactless payment cards already in your wallet or purse, but we’ve obviously had to make an innovative leap or two to make that technology work as an attractive and comfortable wearable device.
Kerv also facilitates one-touch access to public transport networks.
How do I activate my Payment Ring?
Simple instructions will be sent out in the packaging that comes with your Kerv ring.
Please contact us on info@thepaymentring.com if you have any questions regarding the set-up of your Kerv Ring.
How is Kerv associated with Mastercard?
The Kerv prepaid Mastercard programme is issued by PSI-Pay Ltd under license from Mastercard.
Mastercard has formally issued a contactless vendor product letter of approval for the Kerv contactless payment ring, as an M/Chip Advance Payment and Data Storage device.
How secure is the ring?
As Kerv uses the same technology as a contactless debit card transactions your ring is just as secure as your traditional method of payment. Furthermore, to make a payment with Kerv it must be within very close proximity to a contactless reader, and you hand must be in the Transmission Ready Position to avoid any unintended transfer of data or funds.
Transactions with Kerv over the Mastercard network are just as secure as using Chip & PIN. Your transactional data is always encrypted and because Kerv never leaves your finger, the risk of cloning or theft is significantly reduced.
Your Kerv Virtual Prepaid Mastercard (issued when you register your payment ring) is secure as you are protected by the stringent rules of the FCA, Kerv also provides you with all the tools you need to add further layers of security to your transactions, such as:
The ability to switch your ring on and off, anytime, anywhere
Constant background transactional risk assessments
Balance notifications
Why doesn’t it need to be charged?
The Kerv ring contains no battery and therefore never needs charging. The Kerv ring draws its power from the card reader during a contactless payment via electromagnetic induction.
Why don’t I have to pair my ring with my phone?
The Kerv ring contains all the technology required to directly connect with the Mastercard payment network, so it doesn’t need to be paired with a smartphone to make a payment. It just works all by itself.
Is my ring waterproof?
Yes! The inner bank of the Kerv ring is made from a hard inert resin which seals the electronics and renders it completely waterproof.
How tough is my ring?
The Kerv ring outer shell is made from zirconia ceramic (ZrO2), which is extremely tough, hard and scratch resistant.
It is significantly harder and more scratch resistant than traditional metal jewellery – even that made of titanium. However, it can still be damaged if dropped on hard surfaces, or a significant force is applied to it.
| Substance | Hardness |
|---|---|
| Gold and silver | 2.5 – 3 |
| Steel | 4 – 4.5 |
| Titanium | 6 |
| Zirconia ceramic | 8.5 |
| Diamond | 10 |
This table should provide some context by showing where other common jewellery substances sit alongside zirconia ceramic on the Mohs scale of hardness:
Note: The Kerv ring can be scratched with diamond-coated nail files / emery boards, so they must be kept separate at all times. We recommend that you do not wear a Kerv ring during nail care.
Is Kerv authorised by the FCA in the UK?
Yes, via the Kerv e-money issuer, PSI-Pay Ltd. PSI-Pay Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (register reference 900011) for the issuing of electronic money.
Where can I pay?
The Kerv ring can be used to make a payment anywhere in the world that accepts Mastercard contactless payments. This includes stores, restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas, taxis and some public transport networks – just look out for the contactless payments symbol below.
Can I make accidental payments with my Kerv ring?
No. The Kerv ring can only make a payment if it’s within 4cm of a contactless payment terminal, when your hand in is the Transmission Ready Position.
Also, transactions must be initiated by the retailer, which means that the contactless card reader is inactive until payment is specifically requested.
Is there a transaction limit with my Kerv ring?
The transaction limit for contactless payments in the UK is currently £30.
Can I use my ring abroad?
Yes: anywhere in the world that accepts Mastercard contactless payments – currently over 6 million locations worldwide.
Exchange rate fees may apply, as it would with any card transaction.
Do I have to be over 18?
You don’t have to be over 18 to buy a Kerv ring, but will need a valid debit or credit card, or PayPal account to make payment.
You will need to be 18 or over to register for the Kerv virtual prepaid Mastercard to which the ring is linked.
Can I buy a Kerv ring as a gift?
Yes, you can. The Kerv ring isn’t linked to a specific Kerv Account until it’s activated, and it can be delivered to any UK address, so it’s perfect to send as a gift. Just make sure you get the ring size right!
Please select the size as “I don’t know my ring size” and we will send you a FREE ring sizer
Can I return my ring?
Yes, but only within 28 days of receipt – and as long as the ring and packaging are undamaged and you have not activated your ring. You do not have to specify a reason if you don’t want to, but we would welcome your feedback.
Please email us at info@thepaymentring.com and we will send you details of how to return your Kerv ring
