Hey friends, as I was previously using Fitbit Charge 6 and that band does have NFC payment support, so for me that band was a great thing to have.
Now, a few months back I upgraded from Fitbit Charge 6 to Fitbit air, and many people like me had a question like can we pay using this band?
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Can you pay with Fitbit air? Does it have NFC?
Fitbit air does not have NFC, so you actually cannot make payments with this device like you can with other Fitbit ones.
Since the Fitbit air does not have any NFC sensor, there is simply no way to pay from this device.
Want NFC? Then try Fitbit Charge 6
If you are looking for a band that has NFC support and you want to make payments, then you should try the Fitbit Charge 6. It comes in actually the same size as the Fitbit air.
Obviously, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a bit more bulky than Fitbit air, but it does have many other features such as music control, a proper screen, and you can even check your ECG.
So basically, payments using Google Wallet, GPS, and many other things are available in Fitbit Charge 6. So if you are looking for a band that supports NFC payments, then you should go with Fitbit Charge 6.
Read this Also: How to Enable GPS Tracking on Fitbit Air?
Conclusion
I personally think that Fitbit air should at least have 2 to 3 more features like an ECG sensor, one or two buttons on the band, and obviously NFC support, because these bands would be great for making NFC payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can you add NFC to Fitbit Air later through a software update?
No, NFC requires a physical chip which cannot be added in future update.
Q2. Does Fitbit Charge 6 have NFC?
Yes, The previous Fitbit Charge 6 supports NFC (Google Wallet).
Q3. Is there any workaround for payments on Fitbit Air?
Not, you cannot do directly any payment on this band. For payment You need your phone.
