“Fitbit Pay Transition: Switching to Google Wallet for Contactless Payments”
Fitbit Pay is undergoing changes, and users need to take heed. While an earlier announcement in March might have slipped under the radar, Fitbit is now reaching out to users who could be affected.
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In recent emails, Fitbit clarifies that Fit Pay will remain functional until July 29. However, after this date, users must transition to Google Wallet to continue using NFC payments on their devices. With Google Wallet integrated into the Fit app from version 4.14.1 onwards, many users may already have the option to make the switch.
The rationale behind this change likely stems from the fact that Google Wallet offers better functionality and ongoing support. Fit and Google suggest that this transition will be beneficial because Google Wallet supports a wider array of banks and cards compared to Fitt Pay.
Impacted devices include the Fit Charge 4, Fitt Charge 5, Fitt Charge 6, Fit Sense, Fit Sense 2, Fitbit Versa 2, Fitbit Versa 3, Fitb Versa 4, as well as certain editions of Fit Charge 3 and Fitbit Versa—all equipped with NFC. Notably, the Pixel Watch is not on the list as it has always utilized Google Wallet.
Fitbit’s email to users reads:
“Fitbit is upgrading our contactless payments feature from Fit Pay to Google Wallet. This enhancement will expand the range of banks and cards available for contactless payments on your device and allow for swift payments wherever Google Pay is accepted.
While existing cards in Fitt Pay can be used until July 29th, new cards cannot be added. If your current card is not yet compatible with Google Wallet, you can easily add one of the numerous cards supported by Google Wallet to your Fit device.
To continue using payments on your device, make the transition to Google Wallet by July 29th. The update process is quick and straightforward—simply access your device settings in the Fitb app to get started.”
As the transition to Google Wallet approaches, Fit users are encouraged to act promptly to ensure uninterrupted access to contactless payments on their devices.
