Introducing Samsung Wallet: An easy-to-use, secure platform that holds everything your digital life needs
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of Samsung Wallet1, a new platform that enables Galaxy users to organize digital keys, boarding passes, identification cards and more, in one, easy-to-use and secure mobile application. Samsung Wallet is protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox and takes advantage of an open Galaxy ecosystem by integrating with Samsung Blockchain Wallet to easily monitor cryptocurrencies, and SmartThings to unlock doors.
“Samsung Wallet is bringing a new level of everyday convenience to mobile devices with a totally safe and secure environment for storing digital keys, cards and more,” said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital Life, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “As part of our ongoing commitment to open ecosystems, we will continue to expand on the capabilities of Samsung Wallet by working closely with our trusted partners and developers.”
More Than a Payment Service
Samsung Wallet gives users a refined interface and one-swipe access to their payment cards, loyalty and membership cards and more2. Samsung Wallet also incorporates the functionality of Samsung Pass which securely stores passwords and enables users to quickly and easily log into apps and services3. It even helps users quickly monitor their digital asset portfolio by checking the value of their cryptocurrencies across various exchanges4 in one place. Later this year, Samsung Wallet will also begin to support official IDs, such as mobile driver’s licenses and student IDs5 Other important documentation, such as proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, can also be securely stored in Samsung Wallet.
Convenient Access to Home and Transportation
With the integration of SmartThings and Samsung’s partnerships with 9 home security companies6, users can easily add digital home keys to conveniently lock and unlock their doors with a Galaxy device. Samsung Wallet also supports digital automobile keys on select BMW, Genesis, and Hyundai models7 which let users lock and unlock cars, start engines, and more. Initially available for models like the BMW 1,2,3,4,5,6,8 Series, 5-X7, and iX models launched after July 2020, the functionality is also available on Hyundai Palisade, Genesis GV60, and G90, with additional automaker partnerships expected.
Samsung’s initial partnership with Korean Air allows Korean Air boarding passes8 to be stored in the Samsung Wallet for easy access, making it as simple to board a flight as it is to sign into an online account.
As secure as it is simple, protected by Samsung Knox
Samsung Wallet is protected by defense-grade security platform Samsung Knox. Protections include fingerprint recognition and encryption which help safeguard users’ sensitive data, so only the device owners can access their important information. Along with Samsung Knox, certain key sensitive items in Samsung Wallet are stored in an isolated environment – the embedded Secure Element, which also helps protect against digital and physical hacking.
Availability
In addition to the U.S., Galaxy users in five markets9 – France, Germany Italy, Spain, and the UK, can simply open Samsung Pay or Samsung Pass app from their eligible Galaxy devices10 and follow prompt to update and migrate to Samsung Wallet, or visit the Galaxy Store to learn more.
[1] Availability and launching of specific features may vary by market and user’s device model, and are subject to change.
[2] Available on select cards and programs; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
[3] Available on select apps and services; details of the features may vary by market.
[4] Available on select exchanges; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
[5] Available on select types of identifications, institutions, and schools; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
[6] Available on select smart door locks and markets. For a list of global partners, please visit https://www.smartthings.com/products-list.
[7] Digital Automobile Key services available on select markets and device models; currently functional with select car models, including BMW 1,2,3,4,5,6,8 Series, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M, X7, Z4, iX3, iX, and i4 models manufactured after July 2020; Genesis GV60 models launched after September 2021 and G90 models launched after December 2021; Hyundai Palisade models launched after May 2022. Exact features may vary by car maker and/or model.
[8] Available on select Korean Air flights; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
[9] Software updates currently scheduled to launch on June 16, 2022 for France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US, and on June 17, 2022 for Germany. Exact timing and availability of the updates may vary by user and market.
[10] Requires Samsung Pay-enabled Galaxy phones running Android 9 Pie or later. Some elements require an eSE-enabled device. For the full list of compatible devices, please visit www.samsung.com.
