Xiaomi Smart Band 11: Contactless Payments Are Coming to Europe

TVS News AI redaktionell betreut präsentiert Xiaomi Smart Band 11: Kontaktloses Bezahlen kommt nach Europa.

What Does the European Launch Mean for You?

The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 brings a new wristband with payment functionality to Europe. The special detail: contactless payments are not included in every version. Depending on the variant, the price is €59.99 or €79.99.

The launch is initially taking place in Spain. For buyers there, it is therefore clear which version supports contactless payments. The price difference is €20.

Two Versions, One Crucial Difference

The basic version for €59.99 does not have an NFC function and therefore does not support contactless payments. At €79.99, the NFC version costs more, but comes with precisely this payment function.

This makes the choice less about design than a practical addition: **If paying without a smartphone is important to you, you need the NFC version.** Otherwise, the cheaper model is the more price-conscious option.

Unlike Its Predecessor in Europe

According to Frandroid, the Smart Band 10 never received an NFC version in Europe. With the Smart Band 11, by contrast, the difference in functionality is reflected directly in two prices and two variants.

For you, this means: When buying, check carefully whether the product name explicitly mentions the NFC function. A wristband in this price range may include payment functionality, but it does not have to.