How to add SberPay shortcut to the main screen of Xiaomi smartphone: 3 working ways

Quick access to SberPay via the shortcut on Xiaomi’s home screen saves time when paying in stores or transport. However, not everyone knows that the standard addition of an icon from the app menu does not always work with banking services. In this article, we will discuss unique methods for MIUI 12/13/14, including bypassing system restrictions and creating widgets to instantly start payments.

The problem is that SberPay is not a standalone application, it's a feature inside SberBank Online. So the classic way of dragging an icon off the desktop won't work here. We'll look at alternatives, from creating a shortcut through MIUI settings to using third-party launchers for flexible customization. We'll focus on the nuances for Redmi Note 11, Poco X5 and Xiaomi 13 models, where the interface may differ.

Why SberPay is not displayed in the Xiaomi app menu

Many users find that SberPay is not on the installed program list, although SberBank Online has been successfully installed.

• 📱 SberPay is not a separate software, but a built-in module in SberBank Online (version 10.0)+).
• 🔗 System system MIUI Does not recognize internal functions of applications as separate shortcuts.
• 🛠 Security Limitation: Banking Services Block Direct Links to Payment Screens.

In addition, Xiaomi with MIUI Global or EEA firmware may have additional restrictions due to regional settings, for example, on Redmi 9A with European firmware, the SberPay shortcut is created differently from the Russian version of Xiaomi 12T.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 14 on Poco F5, Check the version of SberBank Online - in old builds (below 11.5), the function of creating a shortcut may not be available.

Method 1: Creating a shortcut through MIUI settings (without third-party programs)

This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Xiaomi 11 Lite and Black Shark 5.

1. Open Sberbank Online and log in.
2. Go to the Payments section → SberPay.
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Add to the main screen.
4. Confirm the action – the shortcut will appear in the application menu.

If the item Add to the main screen is not:

• 🔄 Update SberBank Online to the latest version via Google Play.
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes MIUI cache old data.
• 🛠 Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Sberbank Online → Warehouse.

Update SberBank Online to 12.0+

Clear the app's cache

Reboot your smartphone

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On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra) the shortcut may not appear immediately after adding.

1. Hold your finger to an empty spot on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets → Application shortcuts.
3. Find SberPay in the list and drag it to the desktop.

Method 2: Use the Quick Action widget (for MIUI 13/14)

Newer versions of MIUI have introduced the Quick Action feature, which allows you to create custom shortcuts for internal application functions, which is relevant for the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K50 and other flagships of 2022-2026.

Algorithm:

1. Keep your finger on the main screen. → Widgets.
2. Find the Quick Action widget (the zipper icon).
3. Drag it to your desktop and select a size (recommended 2×2).
4. In the widget settings, select SberBank Online → Open SberPay.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI for EEA (European firmware) Quick action widget may not be available. In this case, use Method 3.

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Method 3: Third-party launchers (Nova Launcher, Apex, Microsoft Launcher)

If standard methods don’t work, custom launchers will be an alternative, allowing you to create shortcuts for any Activity application, including SberPay.

Recommended launchers for Xiaomi:

• 🚀 Nova Launcher – Supports Activity Shortcuts (hold the app icon) → Labels).
• 🔧 Apex Launcher – Similar feature but with more flexible settings.
• 🖥 Microsoft Launcher – Simple interface, Windows integration (relevant for Xiaomi users) + PC).

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Make it the default launcher in Settings → Apps → By default.
3. Keep your finger on the main screen. → Widgets → Nova Actions.
4. Select Activity Shortcuts → Find SberBank Online.
5. In the list, select en.sberbankmobile.main.activity.MainActivity (SberPay).

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If there is no SberPay item on Activity’s list, try upgrading Nova Launcher to version 7.0+ or clearing its cache.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 Full customization of the icon (can be replaced with the SberPay logo).
• 🔄 Quick access without unnecessary taps.
• 🛡 It works even on outdated firmware (MIUI 11 and below).

Problem Solving: The label doesn’t work or disappears

If the SberPay shortcut you created doesn’t open or disappears after a reboot, check the following points:

Xiaomi models with MIUI China (e.g. Xiaomi 12S Ultra) may require:

1. Install Google Play Services (if not available).
2. Change the region in settings to the Russian Federation.
3. Reinstall Sberbank Online from an official source.

Security: How to Protect the SberPay Label from Fraudsters

The SberPay label on the home screen is handy but requires additional security measures, especially on Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader or root rights.

• 🔒 Set the password on the lock screen (preferably a pattern lock) + PIN).
• 👤 Enable the Scan fingerprint/face to log in to SberBank Online.
• 🛡 Turn off notifications on the locked screen for banking applications.
• 🔄 Check active sessions regularly at SberBank Online (Profile) → Security).

Xiaomi has introduced the Private Space feature with MIUI 14 (second account with separate data).

1. Create a private profile in Settings → Special features → Private space.
2. Install Sberbank Online only in private mode.
3. Add the SberPay label to the home screen of the private space.

⚠️ Attention: Do not use APK-SberBank Online files from third-party sources – this can lead to account blocking. Install the application only from Google Play or AppGallery (for devices with a mobile device). HMS).

Alternative ways to quickly access SberPay

If creating a shortcut is not possible, consider these options:

• 🔍 Screen search: Swipe down the main screen and type in SberPay – the system will open the desired partition.
• 📱 Gestures in MIUI: Set up a triple tap on the screen → Open SberPay in Settings → Special facilities → Gestures.
• 🤖 Voice Assistant: Say OK Google, open SberPay in SberBank Online.
• ⚡ Notification Panel: Secure notification of the last transaction – tap it will open SberPay.

For owners of Xiaomi with HyperOS (the new interface after MIUI 14), another trick is available:

1. Add the Favorite Contacts widget to the main screen.
2. As a contact, select Sberbank (support service).
3. When you click on the widget, a menu with quick access to SberPay will appear.

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On Xiaomi with HyperOS (2026+), the SberPay shortcut can be added through the Featured Contacts widget, which is the official circumvention of MIUI restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SberPay on Xiaomi