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Very straightforward order, ring sizer received quickly and once size confirmed, actual ring also received quickly. Set up a bit fiddly, but once done, all great! Enjoying surprising shop staff: one... See more
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I'm not the type to write reviews unless I have an awful experience. But today is the day I leave a positive review for once. I've been using the Astari black ceramic ring for about 8 months now.... See more
I absolutely love my Astari payment ring. It took a while to arrive as it was shipped from America, and the technical setup took a minute to figure out, but once it was done it worked flawlessly. M... See more
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At ASTARI we use passive NFC technology to make the best payment wearables possible. We challenge the standard through beautifully designed products that are easy to use due to their simplicity. We do this by making the best payment wearables of high quality, with an eye on sustainability and our impact on the world.
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GREAT WAY to MAKE PAYMENTS
the payment ring arrived promptly. set up was simple, connected the ring to the app and connected my curve payment card to the app.
purchases when using the ring with payment terminals work well. follow the advice from astari on where to place your hand on the terminal, it ensures a good nfc connection.
I can confirm the payment ring works well even when you don't have your phone with you.
thank you astari.
11 February 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Hi Kevin,
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear the ring arrived promptly, setup was smooth, and it's working well with your Curve card.
Feedback like yours genuinely helps us grow as a company. It also helps others see just how seamless and convenient the Astari ring can be. Especially when you don’t even need your phone to make a payment.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Would absolutely recommend!
Great quality ring, ceramic so it doesn't scratch like steel and titanium rings I have had in the past. The payment functionality is awesome and lots of people comment on it, but it is incredibly convenient and never requires you to tap twice or anything.
There was an issue with the shipping, but the customer service responded swiftly and helpfully and ensured I got it in good time. A friend asked me where they can get a payment ring and although I had researched other brands, I immediately recommended astari wearables. 11/10.
25 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Hi Riley,
Thanks so much for the amazing feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving your ceramic ring and that it’s been holding up better than others you've tried. It’s great to know the payment feature has been smooth and reliable, and those curious reactions are always a bonus!
We also appreciate you highlighting our customer service. Getting your order to you quickly, even after a hiccup, is exactly the kind of experience we aim to deliver. Hearing that you’d recommend us to friends, and did! It really means a lot.
Support like this genuinely helps us grow as a company.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Great for older or arthritic people
I ordered and delivery was fast. I did struggle with the set up as I also had to set up a curve account, but once that was sorted it was up and running, now I wouldn't be without it, love that I dont have to 'fiddle about' to get my card out of my purse. As an 'older person' with arthritis I find this invaluable and would thoroughly recommend it.
1 February 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s amazing to hear how much of a difference your Astari ring has made in your day-to-day life. You're absolutely right. It's such a convenient option, especially when it’s harder to manage traditional wallets or purses.
We’re glad to hear you got everything set up, even with the extra Curve step. Your experience is exactly why we designed Astari to make payments smoother, faster, and more accessible.
Sharing stories like yours really helps us grow as a company and lets others know the impact these small changes can make.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Superb Customer Services
You can make the best product in the world, but it’s only as good as the customer services, ASTARI Wearables certainly go the extra mile and beyond. A superb company.
6 February 2026
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful message. We're firm believers that great products are only as strong as the support behind them, so it's incredibly rewarding to hear that our customer service made a difference. Feedback like this genuinely helps us grow as a company and stay committed to delivering the best possible experience.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Efficient service
Efficient service considering it was over the Christmas period
29 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
We really appreciate your kind words. It’s great to hear you found our service efficient. Especially over the Christmas period, which can be a busy time for everyone.
Support like yours genuinely helps us grow and continue to improve as a company.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Immediate payment without having to…
Immediate payment without having to carry the smartphone with you. The amount paid appears immediately after making the payment.
27 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thanks so much for your comment. You captured one of the key advantages of using Astari. Making quick payments without needing your phone and seeing the confirmation instantly really makes a difference.
Support like yours genuinely helps us grow as a company and motivates us to keep improving.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Reply from Astari Wearables
Appreciate that! You're spot on, having an easy way to pay without pockets or a wallet makes holidays so much more relaxing.
Every bit of support like this truly helps us grow and reach more people, so thank you.
Really grateful you took the time to share your thoughts.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Excellent product and customer service
I ordered wrong size ring and it was so easy to return and get another one, really quick to respond to any questions and actually helped and answered me each time I needed help. Not used the ring yet a I need to set it up but am using the keyring which is fab very easy to set up and use
7 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really glad to hear the return and exchange process went smoothly and that our support team was able to help whenever you needed it.
Hearing this kind of feedback truly helps us grow as a company. It means a lot to know you're enjoying the keyring already, and we’re sure you’ll love using the ring too once it's set up.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Read the smallprint and always question information given by the company.
I ordered a ring from Astari at the end of November. Some days later the tracker showed that the package had not yet been collected. Astari told me that the ring was now in the UK and that the tracker was wrong. Another few days and they advised that there were ongoing issues with the courier and that they had lost the parcel. (they sent me a link to a newspaper article explaining the issue. At least I think it was that but as I don't speak Dutch it could have been something totally different) They ordered a replacement.
Some days later both rings arrived. I tried with both but could not set either up using my phone. It seems that some phones (mine is a Galaxy A05s) do not work with these items. I tried with my current phone, an older phone of the same model Finally I managed it with a much older Galaxy A10.
It was only at this point that I read through the Curve terms and conditions. I had wanted the ring in order to avoid having to get my wallet out in crowded spaces like stations, bars, shops etc. One of the main uses would be on holiday. However, unless you take out a paid monthly Curve subscription, payments outside the country in which the card is registered, are limited to £250 in any one month. Obviously this is not sufficient to pay for meals, drinks, entrance charges etc on a holiday of more than a couple of days.
I do feel that this is an underhand way to get customers to sign up for a paid Curve account. This limit really needs to be made more clear on the advertising.
Astari agreed a refund, and asked that I send the rings using a tracked service, the cost of which they would cover.
I received an email saying that they had received the ring and refunded the full amount including postage. This was not true. I emailed to say that the postage had not been refunded and I was told that their system would only allow a refund of the price of the goods, not the postage (contradicting what I had previously been told). They asked for my bank details - which I am reluctant to email. It looks like I will have to bear the cost of that postage myself.
I have to say that responses to my emails were always fast and polite, but very lacking in accuracy.
It is a shame. This would have been a very useful tool but they need to make sure that the item can be used fully without having to pay for the privilege. Also, staff really need much better understanding of their own systems.
8 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Hi Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am genuinely sorry that this process ended in frustration rather than satisfaction.
Before responding publicly to any review, we always work directly with the customer first to resolve the issue. In your case, this involved extensive one to one email support, multiple troubleshooting attempts, a replacement shipment, and ultimately a full refund once you decided the product was not right for you. Only after those steps do we reply publicly, so readers have the full context.
Throughout this process we made every effort to resolve matters fairly and constructively. While we understand frustration when things do not work as expected, repeatedly speaking down about or dismissing our support team does not help resolve the situation and is not appropriate. Our team remained professional, polite, and committed to helping at every stage.
For clarity for anyone reading this review.
During a very busy shipping period, your original parcel was delayed. Once this became clear, we took responsibility immediately and sent a replacement ring at our own cost, which resulted in you receiving two rings. At no point was your order at risk without a solution.
From a technical perspective, both rings were fully functional. This was confirmed when the ring successfully linked using an older Samsung device that supports NFC. The difficulty arose with the primary phone used, a Samsung Galaxy A05s, which either does not include NFC hardware or did not have NFC enabled. NFC is not the same as Bluetooth, and settings such as Nearby Device Scanning do not enable NFC. Once an NFC capable phone with NFC correctly enabled was used, the ring worked exactly as intended. Most mainstream smartphones support NFC, but some entry level models do not. This indicates a device compatibility or configuration issue rather than a fault with the ring.
Regarding international payments, the spending limit mentioned is set by Curve on their free plan and is not imposed or controlled by Astari. We agree this could be clearer upfront, and we are improving how this is communicated.
When you chose to return the rings, we agreed to a full refund including return postage. The product refund was completed correctly to your original payment method. Due to payment provider restrictions, the return postage had to be refunded separately. We offered secure alternatives such as PayPal or Wise when you preferred not to share bank details by email. Without a payment destination, it is not technically possible to send funds.
We acknowledge that our communication around shipping expectations and Curve dependency can be improved, and your feedback has already contributed to internal changes. At the same time, we believe the time, effort, and goodwill shown by our team deserve to be reflected more accurately than a one star rating.
We regret that Astari was not the right fit for you at this time, and we wish you all the best.
Best regards,
Jelle te Kampe
Great product
I ordered the white ceramic one + ring sizer. I had no issues whatsoever. It took about two weeks for them to arrive in Bulgaria. Setting up was easy. The product is great I love it.
22 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thanks so much for the kind words. We're thrilled to hear everything went smoothly with your
order and setup. Knowing that you're enjoying the white ceramic ring means a lot to us.
Feedback like yours really helps us grow as a company and continue improving every part of
the experience.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Reply from Astari Wearables
Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re finding it easy to use and that you’re happy
with it.
Hearing this really helps us grow as a company and motivates our team to keep delivering a
great experience.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Astari Customer Support
Great ordering process with updates all…
Great ordering process with updates all the way.
And my son loves using the ring; always has the wow factor and so convenient - always there when you need it.
30 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thanks for the lovely feedback. We’re so glad to hear the ordering process went smoothly and
that your son is enjoying the ring. The “wow factor” never gets old, and having that convenience
right on hand is exactly what we aim for.
It really helps us grow as a company when customers share experiences like this.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Astari Customer Support
The customer service experience was…
The customer service experience was amazing. However, the process of setting up took me longer than expected. I have Dyslexia and found it much harder to get and understand the curve pay. I've owned a ring pay before from a different company unfortunately they didn't last long. But the convenience was amazing and when I heard about Astari I didn't hesitate. I love the different colours and other styles to. So I'll definitely be buying more to add to my collection. Works amazing hassle-free
1 January 2026
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're really happy to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service and that your wearable is working hassle-free now.
We completely understand that the Curve setup can be a bit complex, especially for first-time users or those with additional accessibility needs. We're continuously working to improve our guides and support so that everyone can get up and running more easily. Your input really helps us grow as a company and highlights where we can do better.
We’re also thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the styles and already thinking about building a collection—that’s exactly what we love to hear!
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Amazing piece of kit
Amazing piece of kit. Everyone is gobsmacked at it
Merry Christmas
25 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thank you so much for your amazing review. Reading this truly made our Christmas even better and that means a lot to us.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well. Enjoy your ring and thank you again for your support. BR Jelle
Beats taking your phone out
I bought the ring and I have to say I'm so pleased with it. It's so handy for making a payment,no messing with bank cards or having to take out my phone and unlocking it to make a payment. I'd highly recommend this product.
1 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with the ring and that it makes everyday payments easier and more convenient.
It is great to know that the simplicity and ease of use are exactly what you were looking for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your support. Enjoy using your ring and thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. BR Jelle
all there product work excellent
all there product work excellent
I bought recently grate product
12 November 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the ring and that it makes everyday payments easier and more convenient.
It is great to know that the simplicity and ease of use are exactly what you were looking for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your support. Enjoy using your ring and thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. BR Jelle
Love my ring
Love my ring, even bought one for the wife. It's really easy to set-up and the simplicity of not having to get your wallet and then your card out all the time to pay is fantastic. Highly recommended !
1 December 2025
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Very impressed with ring
Very impressed with ring, only place it doesn’t work is parking meters where I still have to get my phone out but it still amazes people paying with a ring, very cool
11 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Hi David, Many thanks for the review, much appreciated! Sorry to hear about the one instance with the parking meter, it sounds like it is specific to that payment terminal. I believe it might help to try and position the ring as follows: if the payment terminal is standing up straight (which I think is likely the case) like this |. then it is important that you hold the ring parallel to the terminal like this |, so that the ring has the best chance to be read. For most people this results in bending the finger you wear the ring on, and then try and press the finger knuckle against the terminal in the correct spot. It is hard to explain via just text. If you want some more information or better explained what we mean via images, please reach out to support@astariwearables.com and we are happy to further explain!
Best regards, Jelle from Astari
I’m loving it so far I have the black…
I’m loving it so far I have the black ceramic as I don’t want to spend too much and not get on with it but it’s great … the cashiers always ask “ where did you get that from” the set up could be a bit easier but got there in the end
9 December 2025
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Reply from Astari Wearables
Hi Nick!
Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the black ceramic ring and that it’s already turning heads at the checkout. That’s exactly the kind of reaction we love to hear about.
You’re absolutely right that setup could be a bit easier, we’re working hard on that every day. As a small team building something ambitious in a space that requires collaboration with much larger financial partners, some parts of the experience are out of our direct control for now. But we’re doing our very best to make the process as smooth and clear as possible.
If you feel that the product itself and the service you’ve received have earned it, we’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider updating your review to 5 stars. Every extra star makes a real difference for a small business like ours. It helps us grow, build trust, and eventually take more of the user experience into our own hands.
Thanks again for supporting Astari. We’re here if you ever have questions or want to explore more styles.
Wishing you a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Vincent
Fantastic way of paying
Fantastic way of paying! The Astari payment ring is amazing. The face on the people with the card machines when i make payments is hilarious!
One lady said “i had a customer pay with his watch yesterday” i replied “that’s so old school, watch this!” I paid with my Astari Ring and she was speechless! 🤣
Hoping the new gold version 2 is slightly wider to match my wedding ring, waiting to purchase v2.
Love this ring!
7 December 2025
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