Connecting SberPei to Xiaomi Redmi: full instructions with nuances for MIUI

Why SberPay may not work for Redmi and how to fix it

Contactless payments through SberPei have become an integral part of everyday life, but owners of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones often face problems when trying to connect the service.The fact is that MIUI - Xiaomi's brand shell - has features of working with NFC and banking applications that are not always compatible with the requirements of SberBank.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to connect SberPei on Redmi Note devices. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/11 and other models – from testing hardware support NFC manually MIUI We will pay special attention to typical errors such as "Device is not supported" or "NFC-No chip detected, which often occurs even on compatible phones. If you've tried to add a card but the system has failed, you'll find solutions that the bank doesn't offer.

Important: the instruction is relevant for Android 11-14 and MIUI 12.5-14. If your smartphone is running on an older firmware, first update it through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Step 1: Check your Redmi’s compatibility with SberPay

Before you try to add a card, make sure your Xiaomi Redmi supports contactless payments via NFC.Not all models are equipped with the required chip, and some have region-specific restrictions.

Here is the official list of Redmi models with NFC that should work with SberPey:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10 Pro / 11 Pro / 12 Pro (all versions)
• 📱 Redmi Note 10 / 11 / 12 (Other than basic modifications for some regions)
• 📱 Redmi 9T / 10C / 11 Prime (only versions with the first version) NFC)
• 📱 POCO X3 Pro / X4 Pro / X5 Pro (full compatibility)

To check for NFC on your device:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → NFC.
2. If there is no item, your smartphone does not support the technology.
3. If NFC is present but SberPay is not working, the problem may be the firmware or MIUI settings.

Attention: Some Redmi models for the Chinese market (CN-versions) have been blocked NFC In this case, you will need to unlock through the engineering menu.

Step 2: Set up NFC and MIUI Wallet before adding a card

Even if your Redmi has NFC, it may not be configured correctly for bank payments by default. Follow this instruction to prepare your smartphone:

1. Turn on NFC: Go to Settings → Connections & Sharing → NFC and activate the switch. Also turn on Contactless Payments (if any).
2. Set up MIUI Wallet: Open the MIUI Wallet app (if you don't have one, install it from Google Play). Select Add a Card → SberBank. If the app gets an error, move on to the next step.
3. Update Google Pay Services: SberPay uses the Google Pay infrastructure, so update the Google Wallet app in the Play Market and check that Settings → Apps → Google Play Services has the latest version installed.

Critical detail: on some MIUI firmware, the "MIUI Wallet" application is hidden. To find it, type "wallet" in your settings search or use the file manager to run the APK on the path /system/priv-app/MiuiWallet/MiuiWallet.apk.

Step 3: Adding a SberBank card via SberPay

If you're done, you can go ahead and add a map, and here's the step-by-step algorithm that works on most Redmi models.

1. Open the SberBank Online app: Make sure you have the latest version installed (update to Play Market).
2. Go to Cards: Select your debit or credit card (not all card types are supported by SberPay).
3. Click Add to SberPay: The system will suggest you choose the binding method, either through Google Pay or MIUI Wallet. Choose MIUI Wallet if the first option didn't work.
4. Confirm the operation: You will receive an SMS with a code or a push notification in the bank application. Enter the code to complete the binding.

If the error “Your device is not supported” appears during the add-on step, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and try again.
• 📱 Delete and re-add your Google account in the settings.
• 🔧 Reset the settings. NFC: Settings → Annexes → Application management → NFC → Warehouse → Clear the data.

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If SberPay persistently doesn’t see your card, try adding it to Google Pay first and then transfer it to MIUI Wallet via the “Mail Management” menu.

Step 4: Solving Errors When Connecting SberPay on Redmi

Even after you set it up properly, you can have failures, and let's look at the most common errors and how to fix them:

Attention! If you use root rights or custom recovery (such as TWRP), SberPay may block the addition of cards due to a security breach, in which case temporarily remove the root or flash the original boot image.

Step 5: Alternative ways to connect (if the standard one doesn’t work)

If none of the above methods worked, try the workarounds:

1. Using Google Pay, then port: Add a card to Google Pay, then in MIUI Wallet, select "Import from Google Pay." This method works on 80% of Redmi devices.
2. With the second phone: Add the card on another smartphone (for example, on Samsung or iPhone), then log in to SberBank Online on your Redmi - the card can automatically pull up.
3. Using the engineering menu (for advanced users): ##4636## → Phone Information → NFC → Enable HCE Wallet After that, restart the phone and re-add the map.

Step 6: Optimize SberPei on Xiaomi Redmi

After successful connection, set up your smartphone for the fastest and most stable payments:

• 🔋 Turn off the energy saving for NFC: Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Battery consumption management → Select applications and add MIUI Wallet excepted.
• 📶 Set up quick access to SberPay: Add a widget MIUI Wallet to the home screen or assign a gesture (such as double-clicking the power button) to call the wallet.
• 🔒 Enable lock in case of loss: In SberBank Online, activate the option "Block the card when you lose your phone" - this will protect your funds if your phone is stolen.

If you use Redmi with Global firmware, but you bought it in China, payments may be blocked due to regional restrictions. EEA-version (Europe) or RU-version.

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The most reliable way to connect SberPay to Redmi is to use MIUI Wallet instead of Google Pay, a method that bypasses most firmware restrictions and works even on uncertified devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SberPei on Xiaomi Redmi