How to pay with Google Wallet using your Samsung Galaxy Watch

Published 18 June 2026 · tech

Yes, you can tap your Samsung Galaxy Watch to pay for purchases and transportation with cards saved on your Google Wallet. You just have to

Yes, 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. Screenshots by Mariella Moon (Samsung) 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.

In the "Add to Watch" screen on your phone, you can see the option to add a card. Here, you can choose one of the cards you've previously saved on Google Play for subscriptions or in-app purchases. The Wallet app will ask for some of the card's details for confirmation, such as its CVV, expiration date or the cardholder name You can also add a new credit or debit card. If you choose this, you can either scan the card to automatically extract its information or type its details manually. After choosing or adding a card, the Wallet app will confirm with your bank whether you can use that particular card for Tap to Pay. Not all cards and banks support the capability. You can check out Google's website for all supported cards and banks in the United States. If you're not in the US, simply choose your region in the drop-down menu. Once you've linked a supported card, you'll see a screen on your phone's Wallet app telling you that your card is ready. It also links to instructions on how to use the tap-to-pay feature. On your Galaxy Watch, you'll now see the card you've added in the Wallet app.