# Payment-Enabling Watch Straps The Pagare Strap for the Pebble is Packed with Payment Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-technology References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/pebble-smartwatch-contactless-payment-strap-hits-kickstarter-09-02-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fitpay/pagare-contactless-payment-smartstraps-for-pebble) Contactless payment technology has been slow moving when it comes to adoption outside of cards, so the Pagare strap is designed for the [Pebble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2) smartwatch as a way to streamline the process. Offering users the ability to store payment information and pay at a huge number of retailers, the Pagare strap upgrades the capabilities of the Pebble smartwatch in new ways. One of the setbacks for [contactless payment technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alipay) has been the lack of support by retailers and/or device manufacturers. As such, the makers of the Pagare strap, Fit Pay, have taken it upon themselves to give consumers capabilities that OEM brands aren't delivering. As consumers seek out easier ways to pay for the items they buy everyday, new payment options like the Pagare strap for the Pebble smartwatch will likely come about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contactless Payment Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and widely available contactless payment solutions for various wearable devices. - **Streamlined Payment Processes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design payment solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing technologies to provide a frictionless payment experience. - **Alternative Payment Methods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative payment solutions that offer consumers new and convenient ways to make purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of payment technology into wearables to enhance functionality and user convenience. - **Mobile Payments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile payment platforms that support a wide range of devices and retailers to drive adoption and convenience. - **Retail Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in-store payment systems to accommodate contactless payment methods and reduce friction at the point of sale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bank-Enabled Payment Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo-1.md) - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md) - [High-Density Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band.md) - [In-App Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-iq-store.md) - [Charger-Equipped Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-charging-band.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Cutting-Edge Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ring-design.md)