The Huawei Watch Ultimate, specifically the Ultimate Green Edition, is one of the models that will receive NFC payment functionality through a software update. However, this feature is initially being rolled out in Europe, with availability for Android users in Germany starting from December 2024 and for iOS users in the first half of 2025[1][4][7].
For non-EU countries, the availability of NFC payments on Huawei watches generally depends on the region and specific model. Historically, Huawei has limited NFC payment capabilities outside of China, with some exceptions in certain countries like Russia, Hong Kong, Macao, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia for Huawei Pay on smartphones[10]. However, for watches, NFC payments have been restricted mainly to China and a few other regions where Huawei Pay or similar services are supported[3][10].
The Watch Ultimate's NFC payment feature is tied to the Quicko Wallet app, which is currently available in Poland and expected to expand to other countries in 2025[1][4]. There is no clear indication yet whether this feature will be available in non-EU countries beyond those already supporting Huawei Pay or similar services.
In summary, while the Huawei Watch Ultimate will support NFC payments in some European countries, its availability in non-EU countries is uncertain and likely dependent on regional support for Huawei's payment services. Users in non-EU countries should check local availability and compatibility with their specific watch model and region.
Citations:
[1] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-announces-NFC-payment-update-for-new-smartwatches.898257.0.html
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/1crddmt/huawei_watch_fit_3_nfc_black/
[3] https://xdaforums.com/t/nfc-get-working-on-gt2-pro.4201045/
[4] https://gagadget.com/en/515257-huawei-launches-nfc-payments-for-gt-5-gt-5-pro-and-ultimate-green-edition-watches/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnZpJ4fHlEk
[6] https://www.europe-consommateurs.eu/en/living-in-france/how-to-pay-with-your-phone.html
[7] https://www.galaxus.at/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/Could-you-enable-the-NFC-of-the-watch-GT2-in-Europe-to-be-able-to-make-payments/topicId_111520/
[9] https://xdaforums.com/t/watch-3-3-pro-huawei-pay-curve.4482473/
[10] https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/support/content/en-gb00710385/
[11] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15922057/