Samsung Wallet is getting a bold new upgrade in India with loads of new features. The company is elevating its digital wallet-cum payments application with modern functionalities, even ahead of leading rivals in the market.

The new Samsung Wallet features will benefit millions of Galaxy users in India. The app is gaining support for seamless UPI onboarding as part of device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication, and enhanced Tap & Pay support.

In a bold move, Samsung has added Wallet setup to the initial setup of the device. That said, you will be able to register UPI on the Samsung Wallet app right after unboxing your new Galaxy and setting up the things for you.

Samsung Wallet is also eliminating the need for a PIN for UPI payments. NPCI has recently allowed the PIN-free UPI feature to be included in platforms. Now, you just need your fingerprint or facial authentication to make UPI payments.

You don’t need to separately set up fingerprints and facial data for UPI payments. Your phone’s lock screen authentication methods are enough. It will effectively reduce PIN theft, saving Indians from fraud if the device is stolen.

In addition, Samsung Wallet is also extending the supported merchants for stored credit and debit cards. You will be able to make payments at key merchants right away, even without keeping and holding credit/debit card details.

AU Bank cards will now be compatible with Samsung Wallet’s Tap & Pay feature. FOREX cards powered by WSFx Global Pay Limited will be supported on the app to let Galaxy users make seamless international transactions.

Samsung announced that the new features will begin rolling out across supported Galaxy devices soon.

Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business, Samsung India, said:

“We are thrilled to introduce these breakthrough innovations to Samsung Wallet. 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.”

Source – Samsung

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