GoKawiilYes, you can tap your Samsung Galaxy Watch to pay for purchases and transportation with cards saved on your Google Wallet. You just have to set it up and make sure you meet a couple of criteria. First, both Google Wallet and its tap-to-pay capability must be available in your region. They're already supported in the US, and you can check Wallet's help page to see if they've already rolled out to your location.
Second, your Galaxy Watch must be running Wear OS version 2.0 or newer, which puts Samsung's Tizen-powered Galaxy Watch 1, 2 and 3 models out of the running. If you have a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or a later model, go ahead and follow our instructions below. To check if you have a supported device, swipe down on your smartwatch, go to Settings and then tap "About watch." From there, you can find its Wear OS version under "Software information."
How to install Google Wallet on your devices
On your Galaxy Watch, swipe up to access your apps drawer and fire up the Play Store. Search for Google Wallet and install it on your wearable.
-If you don't have a lock screen yet, you'll be prompted to set it up. You can choose between Pattern and PIN. A screen prompting you to check your phone will pop up on your watch as the Wallet apps between devices sync. If you choose PIN, tick "Unlock without tap after PIN entered" so you don't have to tap an OK button or a check mark every time you key in your your PIN.
-If you don't have a lock screen yet, you'll be prompted to set it up. You can choose between Pattern and PIN. A screen prompting you to check your phone will pop up on your watch as the Wallet apps between devices sync. If you choose PIN, tick "Unlock without tap after PIN entered" so you don't have to tap an OK button or a check mark every time you key in your your PIN. Do the same thing on the Android phone linked to your watch. Simply download and install Google Wallet from the Play Store.
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How to add a payment method to your Samsung Galaxy Watch
Tap the "+" tile on your Galaxy Watch and check the Wallet app on your phone to add a payment card.
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