Are you one of those skeptics who doubted that those futuristic details depicted in cult movies like "Blade Runner" would be a long time coming? That future is here, and it's here to stay, and it's here to make life a little easier, thanks to innovative Garmin Pay technology. The first step in applying technology to pay wherever you are, the first step has been smartphones, but the next evolution is on your wrist, and it will be your Garmin sports watch.
Without looking for lame excuses. Every summer the same story is always repeated. Something as pleasant as going to the beach or the pool becomes a nuisance because it forces you to leave your money, cell phone and credit cards on the towel or in your backpack, while you watch them out of the water. And the same thing happens when you go hiking in the mountains or do any of the many activities that the good weather offers us. Coins get in the way and are easily misplaced, banknotes can be damaged if they get wet with water or sweat and cards can be damaged depending on where you keep them, or even stolen, creating the inconvenience of having to block them in the middle of your vacation. So there is no one who enjoys!
Garmin Pay technology, a highly functional contactless payment system
To ensure that you always have enough money on you, the new contactless payment systems are a great advantage that helps you enjoy a wide range of everyday activities without having to worry about whether you have enough cash on you, or whether your credit cards have been damaged. Therefore, Garmin devices become an important element in your daily life, which from now on you can get more out of, beyond its sports functionality. Thanks to Garmin Pay technology, incorporated in the latest Garmin wearables, you will be able to pay for whatever you need, without carrying your phone or money in your wallet.
Thanks to this new technology, you will enjoy the summer and all the opportunities offered by the good weather, without worrying about anything but putting into practice the motto "Carpe diem", and seize the moment. And its operation is as simple as bringing your device close to any terminal that supports contactless payment and that's it.Quickly, conveniently and securely, so that your only mission is to enjoy whatever you are doing at any given moment. Whether it's taking an unexpected cab, having a refreshment after a swim in the pool, having a snack while hiking in the mountains, making last-minute purchases at the souvenir store of an amusement park or museum, having a drink at a music festival, an libre cinema session? You name it!
It's clear that with the introduction of Garmin Pay technology, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is bring your wearable to pay, so you'll always have money on you.
On which devices does Garmin Pay work?
Garmin Pay is a totally secure technology, designed to make your life easier at any time, since you can use it almost anywhere where contactless payments can be made. The payment is made under the strictest security and privacy protocols.
Another positive point that brings with it, and that must be taken into account, is that this Garmin Pay technology prevents the card number is not stored on the device or servers, nor is it transmitted to the staff of the establishments in which the user uses it. Each time the customer makes a payment with their Garmin device, they will receive a message.
To the question: Which Garmin devices include Garmin Pay technology? Currently they are: Vívoactive 3Music, Forerunner 645Music and the fénix 5 Plus series, although in the coming months the American brand is expected to implement it in other models.
On the other hand, the Garmin Pay system is compatible with CaixaBank Visa cards and Boon by Wirecard, the first mobile payment platform that works completely independently of banks and network operators. In this way, users will be able to add their Boon digital cards to Garmin Pay and make secure purchases with their devices anywhere contactless payments are accepted. In addition to these two platforms, Garmin is still working to add new compatibilities soon.
By the way, it should also be emphasized that to use it for your purchases, the prerequisite focuses on downloading your cards securely from the Garmin Connect app to your Garmin device.
