To use NFC payments with the Huawei Watch Ultimate, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Enable NFC on Your Watch: First, ensure that NFC is enabled on your Huawei Watch Ultimate. You can do this by going to the watch's settings, finding the "More connections" option, and then toggling NFC on[3][9].
2. Pair Your Watch with an Android Phone: Currently, NFC payments on Huawei watches are only supported when paired with an Android phone. iPhone users will have to wait until the first half of 2025 for compatibility[1].
3. Install the Quicko Wallet App: To make payments, you need to install the Quicko Wallet app on your paired Android phone. This app allows you to create a virtual prepaid Mastercard, which you can use for NFC payments[1][2].
4. Create a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard: Through the Quicko Wallet app, create a new virtual prepaid Mastercard. You can top up this card using your existing credit card. Note that bank transfers are not currently supported[1].
5. Set Up Payment on Your Watch: Once your Quicko account is set up and funded, you can use it for NFC payments on your Huawei Watch Ultimate. Ensure that your watch is properly paired with your phone and that the Quicko Wallet app is configured correctly.
6. Check for Additional Costs: Be aware that there may be fees associated with using the Quicko Wallet, such as a 1% fee for foreign currency transactions. Additionally, topping up your Quicko account using your credit card might incur fees[1].
7. Ensure NFC is Enabled on Your Phone: Make sure NFC is enabled on your Android phone. This is typically done by accessing the phone's settings or quick settings panel and ensuring NFC is turned on[10].
By following these steps, you should be able to use NFC payments with your Huawei Watch Ultimate. However, note that this feature is currently limited to the GT-5 series and the Ultimate Green Edition, with potential expansion to other models in the future[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.galaxus.at/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/HuaweiWatchGT/comments/1fyjltk/nfc_payment_will_be_available_soon/
[3] https://consumer.huawei.com/ae-en/support/content/en-us15922057/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrtc-dVako
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/Any-update-regarding-contactless-payments-using-NFC-for-Huawei-watches-3-4/topicId_197335/
[6] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/45181518/ability-to-access-nfc-settings-on-android-wear-programmatically
[7] https://xdaforums.com/t/developing-nfc-functionality-on-huawei-watches.4689316/
[8] https://xdaforums.com/t/watch-3-3-pro-huawei-pay-curve.4482473/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnR_rau4_pk
[10] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00409935/
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYJFtMfDuI
[12] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15922057/