Google Pay consists of a contactless payment system , similar to Apple Pay , but offered by Google. In this way, it offers us the possibility of paying with our mobile phone (or compatible device), in a comfortable and simple way, without having to physically have a bank card.
It is, therefore, a simple option to pay for purchases without having to take out a bank card, since it will be enough to have Google Pay configured, which must be linked to our bank, and activate the system at the time of payment. .
Thus, it is not necessary to enter the numbers of our bank card or PIN code every time we go to pay. All you need to do is use your mobile phone to make the purchase.
However, did you know that it is also possible to activate Google Pay on the Apple Watch ? All you need is to configure it from the iPhone. We explain how to do it step by step.
Setting up Google Pay on our Apple Watch
Before starting the process, we must make sure that our device is compatible with Google Pay. To do this, we will have to be in a country where this option has been accepted (Spain is among them), and if the watch is compatible. If so, we will find the app in the list of watch applications.
To start, it is necessary to add a card to our watch . To do this, on the clock, we open the Google Pay app. Then, we press the Start button, configure the screen lock if we have not already done so, and follow the instructions to complete the configuration process directly on our iPhone. When we are done, the card will appear configured on our Apple Watch.
How to pay in stores
At the moment we are going to make a payment, we must open the Google Pay app directly on our Apple Watch. Once this is done, we will have to place the watch on top of the contactless payment terminal, until we hear a sound or feel that our watch vibrates.
If you use a debit card, it may be necessary to enter a PIN. If so, we will have to use the same one that we configured with the bank. However, if the system asks for it, we select the Credit option, something that will be necessary regardless of the type of card we have.
Remember that, at the time of making the payment, it is essential that our iPhone is nearby , since both the watch and the phone must have Bluetooth connectivity activated and an Internet connection, either through a data connection or through WiFi.
