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Forgetting your card at home and paying with your mobile phone is very practical, but if you don't want to pull it out or do without it, paying with a smartwatch is even more convenient: you slide your wrist every second to the reader and that's it. If you want to buy a smart watch and for you it is important that it fulfills this function, in this article you will find the best NFC smartwatch for payment that we have analyzed in recent months.

Pay on the clock: services available in Spain

While they use NFC short-range wireless communication technology to pay for smartwatches and cell phones - which has other, as useful features as, reading DNIs in addition to payment - it is imperative that they use a service that is compatible with different banks.

There are five services available to pay with a smartwatch in Spain: Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay and Fitbit Pay. They are not the only ones as some Amazfit have NFC but you cannot pay here or for example Huawei Watch 3, also with NFC , but with Huawei Pay not available within our borders.

We've listed the main services below with tutorial links to learn how to set up and use the main ones. Also, our mega guide to mobile payments has a list of compatible banks.

In Engadget Mega Mobile Payment Guide (2020): Which Services Are Available In Spain And With Which Banks Are They Compatible

Apple Watch Series 6. Note: 8.8

The latest version of the Apple Watch has appeared twice, but this Apple Watch Series 6 (373 euros) is the most advanced and complete option for the wrist.

Among the novelties are blood oxygen measurement and the always active altimeter, especially interesting for the most athletic users. You can of course pay with Apple Pay, but it also implements functions such as always on screen or an EKG sensor for taking electrocardiograms.

Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 40mm) Aluminum Case (PRODUCT) RED - Sports Band (PRODUCT) RED

Price in Amazon 373.00 € Price in components pcs. 428 € Price in machines 415

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Note: 8.7

The TicWatch Pro 3 (€ 255 with coupon) is a high-end, top-of-the-range smartwatch and the best we can buy with a Wear OS. Due to its light and attractive design, its screen performs very well in broad daylight and the CPU power is evident in this experience. In terms of autonomy, this watch has almost two days of use thanks to the dual screen.

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smartwatch for Men and Women, Wear OS by Google, 2.0 Dual Layer Screen, Long Battery Life

PVP at Amazon € 255.00 PVP at PcComponentes € 269

Suunto 7. Note: 8.5

Suunto 7 (329 euros) is more than a smartwatch to use, it is a complete sports watch with GPS connectivity and Wear OS, Google's expertise for smart watches. Its aesthetics are typical of this type of watches, with a large high-quality screen and very sporty and solid finishes.

While you will be able to view notifications from your phone, the strength of this device is its comprehensive proposal to monitor your training with maps, geolocation and barometric altimeter. In this sense, you will find over 80 different sports with different profiles. With intensive use, its autonomy is just over a day.

Suunto 7 Versatile Sports Smartwatch with Google Wear OS, Adult Unisex, Black, One Size

Suggested retail price at MediaMarkt € 329 Today at Amazon for € 462.49 PVP at El Corte Inglés € 329

Apple Watch SE Note 8.5

The Apple Watch SE (279 euros) is Cupertino's approach to "cheap" smartwatches. And the thing is, this version cuts the benefits to win at a high-quality price. In that sense, you won't find the features always on-screen, an EKG sensor for taking electrocardiograms. or the blood oxygen measurement performed by the Series 6.

But it is still a round smartwatch, highly recommended to users of the Apple ecosystem, with it you will not only be able to pay or download apps like your big brother's, but also has GPS, fall detection, sleep monitoring, altimeter and compass. It also keeps the urban aesthetics with very good In fact, both the form and the processor are those of the Apple Watch Series 5.

Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band

Price in El Corte Inglés 279 € Price in Amazon 299.00 € Price in PcComponents 299 €

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. Note: 8.4

The latest installment on the wrist of the Korean company is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (279 euros), which essentially maintains a classic and elegant look without sacrificing resistance to everyday wear and tear.

Thanks to the large Super AMOLED screen that looks great in any situation and the very comfortable operation of the bezel, we tested it, we highlighted the detailed information after training.With autonomy of about two days of use and the option of LTE for calls.

SAMSUNG SM-R840NZKAEUB Galaxy Watch3 - Smartwatch 45 mm, Bluetooth, Steel, Color Black, [Spanish version]

Today on Amazon for € 245.00 PVP at El Corte Inglés € 249 PVP at El Corte Inglés € 259 PVP at MediaMarkt € 269

Fitbit's Sense Note: 8.35

The Fitbit Sense (€ 269.95) is the brand's most advanced health watch.

It stands out for its urban design, screen quality and intuitive operation, a complete sensor system that includes an altimeter and thermometer, or a microphone with a loudspeaker for answering calls or summoning the Alexa assistant, it also has GPS + GLONASS to more accurately monitor your outdoor activity and of course NFC In fact, for the Fitbit Versa 3 (169 euros) you can also pay with your big brother.

Fitbit Sense - advanced health smartwatch with advanced tools for heart health, stress management and skin temperature trends, gold stainless steel with integrated Alexa

Price on Amazon € 269.95. Price on El Corte Inglés for € 269.95

OPPO watch Note: 7.3

This is the first smartwatch from the Chinese company with Wear OS. The OPPO watch (194 euros) has landed in our markets thanks to how well it is designed and high-quality workmanship, a complete operating system, customization options and everything that is spiced up at a competitive price.

With narrow autonomy and advanced processor, this smartwatch stands out for its design and provides a good user experience at entry level.In addition, the larger 46mm version has LTE connectivity for calls

OPPO 41mm Watch - Smartwatch (Wear OS by Google, Watch VOOC Flash Charging, Battery Life up to 21 days) Black

PVP at El Corte Inglés € 194 Today on Amazon for 199.00 € PVP at MediaMarkt € 207 At Xataka Selección, we publish the best technology, computer and electronics deals from major online businesses. Prices and availability are subject to change after publication.

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