Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service that facilitates contactless payments using Galaxy smartphones and watches. Here is how to set up Samsung Pay on Galaxy Watch 4, 5, or 6 and pay merchants by tapping your device on a contactless payment terminal. Having set up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch, you wouldn’t need to fumble through your wallet or take out your smartphone to make payments.
Samsung Pay works with most major credit and debit cards from various banks around the world. It is compatible with NFC (Near Field Communication) and MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) technologies. It is convenient because you no longer need multiple physical cards to purchase things. All your payment information is stored securely in one place on your device. Since each transaction requires authentication through fingerprint or PIN verification, it’s safe to use.
Since Samsung switched to Android Wear OS from Tizen, you can use ADB over Wi-Fi on your Galaxy Watch to customize settings, transfer files, and install apps via ADB commands.
Setting up Samsung Pay on Galaxy Watch
If you recently purchased a Galaxy 4, 5, or 6, you should start using Samsung Pay. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch.
Before you start, make sure to set up Samsung Pay on your Samsung smartphone first. To do so, open the app drawer, launch Samsung Pay, and follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
- Open the app drawer on your Samsung Galaxy Watch by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
- Look for Samsung Pay and tap to open it.
- Tap on Start Samsung Pay.
- Select OK when prompted to install the Samsung Wallet/Pay (Watch) plugin on your phone.
- When installed, open the Samsung Pay app on your Galaxy phone and go through the initial setup. Sign into your Samsung account to enter your debit/credit cards or other payment methods.
- Tap on the ‘+’ icon to add your payment cards and select the preferred card.
- In the next step, you verify your credit/debit card to add it.
- Having added your payment card to Samsung Pay, you’ll be prompted to let a lock on your Galaxy Watch to authenticate payments.
- Select the Pattern or PIN on your watch and set the lock method.
- You have successfully set up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch.
- Please note that the NFC and Contactless Payments option must be enabled on your Galaxy Watch to use Samsung Pay. Open watch Settings from the app drawer or the Quick Settings screen to enable it.
- On the Settings screen, select Connections.
- Select NFC and Contactless Payments and tap the toggle button next to it to enable it.
To use Samsung Pay on your Galaxy watch to make payments, press and hold the Back button on your Galaxy Watch, enter your PIN, and hold your watch near an NFC reader.
Samsung Pay is a secure mobile payment method to make purchases with your Galaxy Watch without carrying around physical cards or cash. Now that you have successfully set up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch, you can enjoy smart shopping by making contactless payments. Next time, when you’re at the grocery store, buying a cup of coffee, or shopping at a showroom, you can securely make payments with just a flick of your wrist.
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