Samsung has rolled out major upgrades to Samsung Wallet in India. The company has now introduced UPI onboarding during the phone setup process and is enabling PIN-free biometric authentication for payments. These updates are expected to change how Galaxy device users set up new phones, manage their payment methods, and conduct digital transactions. The Wallet serves as a platform that organises digital keys, payment methods, and identification cards. Beyond UPI integration and biometric security, the platform has expanded Tap & Pay to cover FOREX cards and facilitate online card payments. Samsung states that these features will help make Samsung Wallet a universal and secure gateway to its users' digital lives.
Commenting on the new features, Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business at Samsung India said:
“With the new updates, Samsung Wallet is no longer just a digital wallet, it has become a universal and secure gateway for digital payments, travel essentials, identity cards, and digital keys. From the moment users set up their new Galaxy device to the way they pay, transact, and travel, we are removing barriers and redefining convenience.”New features coming to Samsung Wallet
Here are all the new features coming to Samsung Wallet:
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UPI Onboarding with New Device Setup
| Samsung has enabled Unified Payments Interface (UPI) account onboarding directly through Samsung Wallet during the setup process of new Galaxy smartphones. This allows users to register for UPI while setting up their device, making them payment-ready immediately after activation. The integration aims to simplify and accelerate UPI adoption on Galaxy devices.
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Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments
| Samsung Wallet now supports biometric verification including fingerprint and facial recognition for UPI transactions. This removes the need to enter a PIN for regular use, allowing users to make payments securely with their device’s built-in authentication. The feature enhances convenience while maintaining transaction security.
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Online Payments Using Stored Credit and Debit Cards
| Samsung Wallet will allow users to make direct online payments using tokenised credit and debit cards stored in the app. This eliminates the need to manually enter card details during checkout, ensuring faster and safer transactions with key online merchants.
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Forex Cards and New Tap & Pay Partnerships
| Samsung Wallet will support Forex cards for Tap & Pay, in partnership with WSFx Global Pay Limited, allowing international transactions via contactless payment. Additionally, AU Bank cards have been added to the list of supported Tap & Pay partners, broadening Samsung’s payment network.
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