How to Use Samsung Wallet?

First Apple, then Google, and now Samsung — big companies seem to love the idea of having a dedicated payment tool. These apps enable users to manage bank cards and make both online and offline purchases far more convenient.

Today, we’ll explore how to use Samsung Wallet and review the key steps to start paying with Samsung.

Samsung Wallet vs. Samsung Pay

Following in the footsteps of Google and Apple, Samsung has introduced its own wallet solution. What differences do users notice when comparing Samsung Pay and Samsung Wallet?

Samsung Wallet is more convenient to use. In essence, it represents an evolution of the company’s older payment solution. It’s designed to be a digital all-in-one wallet app that allows you to store credit and debit cards, loyalty cards, IDs, boarding passes, and more—just like a physical wallet.

Setting Up Samsung Wallet

If you’ve used the previous iteration of the app, you won’t have any questions about how to set up Samsung Wallet. However, if you’ve just switched to this brand’s smartphone, here’s how to start using the wallet app.

Set-up Samsung account

Log in or sign up.

Perform the initial setup of your wallet

Open the Wallet app and follow the instructions provided there. Set up authentication via the fingerprint scanner and a password. These simple yet effective security features are what made wallet apps so popular in the first place, so it’s no surprise Samsung implemented them here.

Add a payment card

Tap Add to add a payment method.

In the next section, select Payment Cards (or another option if needed).

Scan your card using the phone’s camera, NFC chip, or manually enter the details (number and expiration date). Alternatively, you can return to the previous screen to select other payment options.

Don’t forget the CVV code—a three-digit number located on the back of your card (or in the relevant section of your banking app if you’re using a digital card).

That’s it! You can now use your phone to make payments at POS terminals, online, in apps, and more.

Make an In-Store Payment with a Samsung Wallet

How to pay with Samsung Wallet? It’s simpler than you might think. Here’s a step-by-step guide to purchasing goods and services through POS terminals:

Launch Samsung Wallet

Open the Wallet app or swipe up on the lock or home screen. Choose the card you want to use for the payment and confirm the transaction with biometric authentication (fingerprint) or a PIN code.

Hold your Smartphone near the terminal

The NFC chip is usually located near the camera system. Hold the top of your smartphone close to the NFC mark on the POS terminal.

If the transaction is successful, you’ll see a notification confirming the payment. If not, you should move your smartphone closer or adjust its position.

And that’s it! Congratulations, you’ve successfully learned how to make offline purchases. By the way, transit passes, vouchers, and coupons work the same way.

How to Pay With Samsung Wallet Online

How to use Samsung Wallet online? Making online payments with the app is slightly different from using POS terminals. Here’s a quick guide.

Find the relevant section on the website

Samsung Pay may not always be available as a payment option, but if it is, the process will be straightforward.

Select a card

If you’re using a Samsung smartphone, you’ll be automatically logged into your Samsung account and can select a card for the payment. On other devices, you’ll need to log in to your Samsung account first.

Confirm the transaction

Authorize the payment using your PIN or biometrics, and wait for the transaction to register. If successful, you’ll see a receipt and a confirmation notification.

That’s it! Now you can use Samsung Wallet to make payments in just a few taps.