Why don’t I have to pair my K Ring with my phone?
K Ring contains all the technology required to directly connect with the Mastercard® payment network via the card reader, so it doesn’t need to be paired with a smartphone to make a payment. K Ring just works – wherever you need it, whenever you need it – all by itself.
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Why don’t I have to charge my K Ring?
Unlike mobile phones, smart-watches and many other wearable devices, K Ring contains no battery and therefore never needs charging. K Ring draws its power from the card reader via electromagnetic induction during a contactless payment.
How should I dispose of my K Ring?
If you no longer want your K Ring, or if it has expired, we ask that you return it to us (free of charge), rather than disposing of it as part of your household waste. We don’t want our products to contribute towards landfill, and the combination of ...
Do I have to be over 18 to buy a K Ring?
You don’t have to be over 18 to buy a K Ring, but you will need a valid debit or credit card, or PayPal account, to purchase it. You will need to be 18 or over to register for the K Wearables Virtual Prepaid Mastercard®, to which the ring can be ...
What do I do if I lose my K Ring, or if it’s stolen?
If you’ve lost your K Ring (but think you might find it again), log into your account at mykring.com, go to Devices and simply switch it off. This means your ring cannot be used to make a transaction. If you find it again, just switch it on again in ...
Can I buy a K Ring as a gift?
Yes, you can. The K Ring isn’t linked to a specific account until it’s activated, and it can be delivered to any UK address, so it’s perfect to send as a gift. However, we recommend that rather than giving someone a K Ring, you instead give them a ...