Huawei continues to reinforce its catalog of smart watches, And this year he does it with a more solid proposal than ever. He Watch Fit 4 It is an affordable option below 200 euros Designed for those looking for a light partner to run. The Watch Fit 4 Pro stands out for its good finish and its battery of up to a week of normal use, while The Watch 5 bets on health With the new X-Tap multisensory sensor, which promises to go further in advanced monitoring.
But beyond its design and their sensors, there was a lack that affected the entire brand of wearables of the brand: the absence of mobile payments. An already standard function in many competition models and highly valued by users. That has begun to change. Huawei has announced that NFC payments are already available in the Watch Fit 4 series in Spain, through an integration with the app Quicko Wallet.
NFC on the wrist: a highly anticipated function
From this June 3, the users of Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro They can already pay with the clock in physical stores, without the need to carry the mobile. Simply configure the service, bring the clock to the dataphone and confirm the operation with a safety pin. According to the company itself, the system allows “processing payments without contact quickly and safely”, and does even the commercial restrictions imposed from the United States.
Instead, the aforementioned Quicko Wallet, a European Fintech who had already worked with Huawei in other markets, is supported. The user gets a virtual card with European Iban, recharges balance from their usual account and makes payments directly from the clock. It is a system similar to services such as Revolution or N26, with the advantage that it integrates with the smartwatch.
Of course, for the moment it is only available for paired watches with Android devices or Harmonyos. Huawei says that payments will arrive at Watch 5 and iOS devices in a “near future”, Although a specific date has not been offered.
How to activate payments with Quicko Wallet step by step
The process to start paying with the clock is not complex, but includes several important steps. Next, we explain it in detail, as shared in the company’s official materials:
Create an account in Quicko Wallet from the mobile
- Enter your device’s application store.
- Look for “Quicko Wallet” (developer: Quicko sp. Z oo) and download it.
- Open the app and create an account with your email, mobile number and a password.
- Choose a 4 -digit pin to protect access.
- Confirm your email through the activation link.
- Log in and choose your currency: EUR (euros).
- Enter your personal data and accept the terms and conditions.
- Indicates the origin of the funds and your occupation.
- Declare if you are a fiscal resident in the USA. (If you are not, select your country).
- Upload a front and rear photo of your ID.
- Get a selfie holding the ID, clearly and visible.
Once this process is completed, the verification may take a few hours. After approval, you will have access to two accounts and two virtual cards within the app.
Load money to Quicko Wallet
There are two methods available:
By bank transfer: In the app you will see the Iban of your Quicko account. Estte e case, you must make a transfer from your bank as you would normally.
By bank card: In the “Presentation Card” or “Payment Card” section, slide to the side to add your card.
- Enter the data manually or scan the card with the camera.
- Select the account in euros and click “Recharge”.
- Enter the quantity and confirm with “Recharge”.
Attention: This method can have a commission, which is detailed in the terms and conditions of the service.
Install Quicko Wallet on the clock
- Open the Huawei health on your phone.
- Go to “devices”> “appgallery”.
- Look for “Quicko Wallet” and clicks on “Install.”
- Configure NFC and quick accesses on the clock
- On the clock: Go to settings> more connections> NFC> application of default payments.
- Select “Quicko Wallet”.
- Create a safety pin from settings> Pin> Configure Pin (6 digits).
- Then activate direct access: Settings> Below button> Press twice and select Quicko Wallet.
Match Quicko Wallet with the clock
- Press the lower button on the clock twice.
- On the mobile, enter your virtual card and select “Enable NFC”.
- Click on “match” and then “continue.”
- A welcome function, although still with improvement margin
This launch represents an important first step for Huawei in mobile payments. The company states that it will continue to expand compatibilities and work with more financial services. Although he still cannot compete with equality with giants such as Google or Apple, he has managed to dodge limitations with a functional and safe proposal.
According to Huawei, each transaction “uses Advanced encryption technology and unique authentication codes, “which adds a safety layer against fraud and cloning. In addition, since it is a prepaid card, the user controls how much money he has on the clock, which can be an advantage in terms of security.
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