Note: Blinq will not work if you have a VPN service enabled on your device. If you're having trouble connecting to any of Blinq's services, we recommend disabling this before retrying. |
The specific versions below are correct as of 6 July 2026.
Mobile
OS | Minimum device version |
iOS | 18.0 or later, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or newer |
iPadOS | 18.0 or later, iPad 7th generation or newer, iPad mini 5th generation or newer, iPad Air 3rd generation or newer, or supported iPad Pro models |
Android | 8.0 (Oreo) or higher |
Note that some features and functionality may be limited on older OS versions. We recommend running the latest release your device supports for full functionality.
Watch
OS | Minimum OS Version | Minimum Hardware version |
watchOS (Apple) | 10.6 | Series 4 |
Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) | 3.0 | Devices released within the last 2 years from major manufacturers |
Web Browsers
Operating system | OS Version |
Windows | Windows 10 and 11 |
MacOS | Current and previous latest version |
iOS | Current and previous major version |
Android | Android 12 and above |
Browser | Version |
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet | Last two major versions |
Internet Explorer | No |
NFC Compatible Phones
Almost 90% of phones in use are NFC enabled and will work with a Blinq NFC card. In some cases, you may need to enable NFC in your settings. If you're unsure, refer to the manufacturer's website to confirm.
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