Garmin, a smart device maker, said on Tuesday it will launch Garmin Pay in South Korea, a simple payment service equipped with Tmoney payment functionality.

The company said Garmin Pay supports payments using only a Garmin watch without the need to take out a separate card or smartphone.

Garmin has expanded service support to more than 100 countries worldwide, including Taiwan, the United States, Britain and China, since it first introduced Garmin Pay in 2017.

In South Korea, it will support simple payments on public transportation and at various affiliated merchants through Garmin Pay Tmoney linked with Tmoney. Users can register a Tmoney card in Garmin Wallet and then use a Garmin watch on buses and subways, and also make payments at merchants that support Tmoney payments, such as convenience stores and cafes. Garmin said it expects the service to be highly useful for users who want to minimize belongings while enjoying running, cycling and fitness, as they can handle everything from travel before and after workouts to buying drinks with a single watch. Products that support Garmin Pay are Forerunner 170, Forerunner 970, Forerunner 570 and Venu 4.

Nelson Chen (넬슨 첸), head of Garmin Korea, said, “I am pleased to introduce Garmin Pay in South Korea, which will enhance the usability of Garmin watches.” He added, “We expect domestic users to enjoy a more convenient experience that naturally connects workouts and daily life with Garmin Pay that supports Tmoney.”