Huawei smartwatches once again allow contactless payments Thanks to the arrival of Curve Pay, which integrates as a new solution for paying for purchases directly from the wrist, users in Spain and the rest of Europe have regained one of the most practical functions of their smartwatches after a few weeks of uncertainty.
The Chinese company has chosen Curve Pay as a replacement for the previous Quicko Wallet servicewhose activity was abruptly interrupted. With this move, Huawei strengthens its mobile payments ecosystem in the region and offers a stable alternative for those who use the watch as a daily payment method.
Curve Pay takes over from Quicko Wallet on Huawei watches
In recent weeks, many Huawei smartwatch owners have found that They could no longer pay with NFC from their watchThe problem originated with the revocation of Quicko's license by the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority on February 4th, which led to the immediate closure of this electronic wallet and left thousands of users without service.
Although at first it was feared that this would be the end of payments with the watch, Huawei has reacted quickly, confirming that Curve Pay officially assumes the role of payment platform.This new integration not only replaces Quicko, but also expands the capabilities available to users, both in terms of flexibility and financing options.
It should be remembered that Curve was already an important piece within the Huawei ecosystem, since its application had previously been used to enable contactless payments on the brand's mobile phones during the transition to Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)Now, that role extends to wearables, starting with NFC-compatible watches.
With this alliance, the company seeks consolidate a stable payments solution for Europethat does not depend on specific agreements with particular banks and that can be maintained in the long term despite regulatory changes such as those that affected Quicko.
Integration with Huawei Wallet and card compatibility
Curve Pay is now integrated with Huawei Wallet as a card and payment management center on the brand's watches. From a single application, it is possible to add different physical and virtual cards, so the user doesn't have to keep switching banks or apps to pay in physical stores.
The platform offers Compatible with most Visa and Mastercard cardsThis facilitates their adoption in markets like Spain, where these networks dominate daily transactions. This approach reduces one of the main barriers to smartwatch payments: dependence on specific agreements between each bank and each manufacturer.
Furthermore, Curve acts as an intermediary layer which consolidates all cards into one. The user always pays with Curve at the card reader, while in the background the account of the card they have configured as primary or that they select at any given time is charged, which greatly simplifies day-to-day management.
Another relevant advantage is that It is not necessary to change banks to use the watch as a means of paymentThe card simply needs to be compatible with Visa or Mastercard and be able to be added to Curve. This is especially useful for those who have financial products spread across several banks or fintech services.
As an added bonus, Curve Pay allows you to use PayPal as a source of funds In purchases, a highly demanded function by users who prefer to centralize online and in-store payments in the same account or take advantage of the available balance on this platform.
Advanced features: Go Back in Time and Anti-Embarrassment Mode
Beyond serving as a simple payment gateway, the integration of Curve into Huawei watches incorporates unique features that go a step beyond what Quicko offeredAmong them, Go Back in Time stands out, designed to correct errors in the card used in a purchase.
With Go Back in Time makes it possible to change the card used for payment a purchase even after the transaction has been made. The service allows you to modify the charge up to 120 days later from the linked app, so you can move that expense from one card to another if needed for budget control, rewards, or credit limits.
Another striking feature is the so-called Anti-Shame ModeCurve is a tool designed to avoid awkward moments at the checkout. If a payment is declined due to insufficient funds or another issue with the primary card, Curve automatically switches to a predefined backup card, attempting to complete the transaction without the merchant having to wait for the user to produce another card.
This system relies on an intelligent backup mechanism that tries to make the payment experience be as seamless as possible, especially when using the watch as the only means of payment in everyday situations such as public transport, small shops or supermarkets.
Taken together, these functions reinforce the idea that Curve Pay not only fills the gap left by Quickobut it adds advanced tools that can be useful for those who manage multiple cards or want more control over which account is charged for each purchase.
Huawei watches compatible with Curve Pay NFC payments
Following the announcement of the alliance, Huawei has provided details Which smartwatches are once again compatible with NFC payments thanks to Curve?These are recent models from the Watch GT, Watch FIT and Watch Ultimate families, all aimed at users looking for advanced sports features without giving up contactless payments.
According to the information provided, These are the Huawei smartwatches that will be able to use Curve Pay to pay for purchases with the watch:
- Huawei Watch GT6 Pro
- Huawei Watch GT 6
- Huawei Watch GT5 Pro
- Huawei Watch GT 5
- Huawei Watch GT4 Pro
- Huawei Watch GT 4
- Huawei Watch FIT 4 Pro
- Huawei Watch FIT 4
- Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
- Huawei Watch Ultimate
If the user has one of these models with NFC connectivityYou will be able to activate the new solution as soon as the corresponding update is fully deployed, add your compatible cards and start paying by bringing the watch close to the payment terminal.
The brand states that The agreement with Curve is now official.Therefore, availability in different European countries should occur shortly. In Spain, where mobile payments are widespread, the return of this feature to watches could be especially relevant for those who had replaced their wallets with smartwatches.
What happens to the outstanding balance in Quicko Wallet?
The transition from Quicko to Curve has left a practical question for some users: What happens to the money that was still left in Quicko's wallet? Following the service's closure, the company responsible has explained the procedure for requesting a refund of those funds.
According to the statement released, Customers have a legal period of two months From the date of termination (until April 4th) you can request a full refund of your balance. The process is carried out through the official channels enabled by Quicko, primarily via email.
In its message, the company wanted to emphasize that User funds remain protected Refunds are processed as a priority. Those affected will receive detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to get their money back in the bank account they specify during the process.
Once the refund is completed, It will no longer be necessary to maintain any relationship with Quicko And users will be able to fully migrate to Curve Pay as their new payment platform from the watch, adding their cards and configuring the aforementioned advanced features.
Curve Pay's role in Huawei's European ecosystem
Curve's arrival in Huawei watches is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the brand's ecosystem in Europeespecially after the adoption of Huawei Mobile Services on its mobile devices. In this context, having a strong partner in the payments sector becomes essential.
Curve was one of the first solutions to offer contactless payments on Huawei smartphones when the transition to HMS occurred. By acting as an intermediary between banks, card networks and devices, it makes it easier for users to continue paying with their mobile phones or watches without depending so much on individual agreements with each financial institution.
This type of alliance is key in a European market where The adoption of mobile and wearable payments is widespreadHowever, regulatory and technical differences also exist between countries. Having a platform that unifies Visa and Mastercard, as well as PayPal, can simplify the expansion of these services in multiple markets simultaneously.
Huawei is seeking to do this to offer a payment experience as close as possible to that of other major manufacturersThis involves combining hardware (watches, mobile phones, and other wearables) with specialized financial partners. In practice, this means users can leave home with just their watch and continue paying normally at businesses that accept contactless payments.
Event in Madrid and new Watch GT Runner 2
The announcement of the return of contactless payments with Curve Pay comes just days before a presentation event that Huawei will hold in MadridThe company has invited the media on February 26 under the slogan "Now is Your Run", with the focus on its next generation of sports devices.
At that meeting, the following is expected to be presented: new smartwatch Huawei Watch GT Runner 2A model geared towards runners, especially those training for marathons and seeking advanced training data. Among its features will be a location system with High precision GPSdesigned to offer detailed routes and metrics for outdoor sessions.
Although the main focus of the event will be on the new sports range, The integration of Curve Pay also fits the profile of users who do sports And they prefer to leave their phone and wallet at home. Being able to pay with the watch after a training session or during a fun run adds a point of convenience that may be decisive for some buyers.
With the Quicko crisis over and the new alliance already announced, Huawei takes the opportunity to present a more complete ecosystem of wearables, in which contactless payment is one more piece alongside health monitoring, sports functions and integration with your mobiles and services.
The return of NFC payments to Huawei watches via Curve Pay thus means a turning point after weeks of uncertainty for usersrestoring a key feature and adding advanced tools like Go Back in Time, Anti-Shame Mode, and PayPal support. With a wide range of compatible models, the service's return in Spain and the rest of Europe reinforces the brand's smartwatches as a viable alternative for those looking to pay from their wrist without relying on a wallet or phone.
