How can I make a payment with my Galaxy Watch?

Last Update date : Aug 09. 2022

Your Galaxy Watch is the most convenient and direct way to make payments without using your smartphone. Once you have set up your phone, you can use your Galaxy Watch just like a card. Learn how to use Samsung Pay with your Galaxy Watch below.

View of a Galaxy Watch4 with the Samsung Pay logo in the centre.

Please note: In new versions of the app for your device, the app for making payments from your Galaxy Watch will be renamed Samsung Wallet.

Set your watch to be able to pay

Please note: Before start the process, download Samsung Pay (watch plug-in). You can only access Samsung Pay from the home screen.

View of the Galaxy Watch screen with a press and hold gesture on the back key.

Step 1. Press and hold the back key to open Samsung Pay.

View of the Galaxy Watch screen with "OK" highlighted.

Step 2. Press “OK” to be redirected to your smartphone.

View of the Samsung Pay configuration home screen with the "Start" button highlighted.

Step 3. On your smartphone, allow all permissions and tap “Start” to continue the process.

View of the "Ready to use" screen with the "Add card" option highlighted.

Step 4. Tap “Add card” to add your card.

View of the "Add" screen with the “Add payment card” icon highlighted.

Step 5. Select “Add payment card” or “Import card” and follow the steps.

View of the "Set a watch lock" screen with the "Set lock" option highlighted.

Step 6. On your smartphone, tap “Set lock” to create a PIN or a pattern to use Samsung Pay on your watch.

View of the “Type” screen with “Pattern” option highlighted.

Step 7. On your Galaxy Watch, select the lock type you want to use.

View of the “Draw pattern” screen.

Step 8. Draw your pattern twice or insert your PIN.

View of the "Set a watch lock" screen on your smartphone with the "Next" option highlighted.

Step 9. On your smartphone, tap “Next”.

Please note:

  • If you have not registered a card before and need more information on how to do so, go to the Samsung Support website.
  • The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the region or service provider.

How to remove or change your PIN

Please note: When you set Security to None, the Samsung Pay on your Watch will be reset.

View of the apps screen of the Galaxy Watch4 with the Settings icon highlighted. View of the apps screen of the Galaxy Watch4 with the Settings icon highlighted.

Step 1. On your watch, swipe up on the home screen and tap the Settings icon.

View of the Settings screen with the "Security" option highlighted. View of the Settings screen with the "Security" option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap “Security”.

View of the "Security" screen with the "Lock" option highlighted. View of the "Security" screen with the "Lock" option highlighted.

Step 3. Tap “Lock”.

View of the "Lock" screen with the "Type" option highlighted. View of the "Lock" screen with the "Type" option highlighted.

Step 4. Tap “Type” and enter your PIN or pattern.

View of the Type lock screen with the "None" option highlighted. View of the Type lock screen with the "None" option highlighted.

Step 5. Tap “None” to remove your PIN or pattern. If you want to change the PIN or pattern, on the same screen select “PIN” or “Pattern” and enter a new one.

How to make a payment with your watch

View of the Galaxy Watch4 with a press and hold gesture on the back key.

Step 1. Press and hold the back key and enter your PIN or pattern. 

View of the registered card with a left swipe gesture.

Step 2. Select the card you want to use by swiping right or left and tap the desired one. 

Example view of a person using Galaxy Watch to make a payment.

Step 3. Hold the watch near the NFC reader to pay. 

Please note: Some payments may not be processed depending on your network connection. In addition, Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the country of use or watch model. 

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