How to use Samsung Pay with your Galaxy Watch

Last Update date : Jun 30. 2022

Samsung Pay is the best way to make payments in an easy and secure environment. Once you have set up Samsung Pay on your smartphone, you can use it with your Galaxy Watch. Now, there is no need to use your smartphone to make a payment. Learn how to use Samsung Pay with your Galaxy Watch below. 

View of two Galaxy Watches with the Samsung Pay logo in the centre.

Set up Samsung Pay

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

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

Please note: Samsung Pay can only be entered from the home screen.

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

Step 2. On your smartphone, tap “Set lock” to create a PIN or a pattern to use Samsung Pay on your watch. 

View of a Galaxy Watch4 with the "Add card" option highlighted.

Step 3. Tap “Add card” and enter your credentials on your smartphone.

View of the “Verify card” screen with the "Verify" option highlighted.

Step 4. Tap “VERIFY” to use your card. 

Once you have verified your card, you can use your watch to make a payment. 

Please note: 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

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, 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. 

Please note: Samsung Pay can only be entered from the home screen.

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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