How can I get Apple Pay to sync with my Apple Watch?

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apple pay won't sync with apple watch

my watch is synced and paired with my iPhone 6, but I can't add a card in Apple Pay. Every time I try to add a card, I get the message "could not connect to apple watch"- make sure your Apple Watch is nearby, powered on, and not in Airplane mode. My watch is on my arm and my phone in my hand, clearly 'on' and not in airplane mode. Help....

 

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Re: apple pay won't sync with apple watch

Un-pair then re-pair the watch and your phone...