Starting this week, Samsung Pay will begin rolling out as a payment method and deposit option for trading and funding user accounts within the Coinbase app. The integration reflects Samsung’s ongoing commitment to deliver innovative mobile experiences and Coinbase’s efforts to make fast, easy, and compliant crypto services available to communities worldwide. The feature will be rolled out to select Coinbase users over the next month, with broad availability expected in the near future.

“As we continue to expand the scope of services of Samsung Wallet, we’re staying true to our core belief that open collaboration with industry leaders will provide the best experiences for our users,” said Drew Blackard, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America. “This partnership with Coinbase will allow our users additional access to explore and engage with crypto on a trusted platform all from the convenience of their mobile device.”

Samsung Wallet combines Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay into a single, easy-to-use application for mobile transactions and all your digital essentials — including memberships, digital keys, and more. It features layers of security including tokenization, biometric authentication, and Samsung’s proprietary defense-grade mobile security platform, Samsung Knox. Highly sensitive information is stored in the embedded secure element, an isolated environment on-device that provides added protection.

To learn more about Samsung Wallet features and device compatibility, visit https://www.samsung.com.

Samsung Electronics today announced Samsung Wallet[1] will be available in eight new markets, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan[2] starting at the end of January. Samsung Wallet is a more secure, go-everywhere app to conveniently organize and use daily essentials.

“When Samsung launched Samsung Wallet last year, we committed to building the experience through open partnerships with our business and service providers and ensuring access to the platform for as many people as possible,” said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “Over the past several months, we’ve worked hard to rapidly expand the availability of Samsung Wallet, bringing the platform to more potential users. We look forward to sharing exciting new developments in the year ahead.”

Last year, Samsung successfully launched the Samsung Wallet platform and expanded its services to 21 countries – Bahrain, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea[3], Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vietnam, UAE, the U.K., and the U.S. In addition, by collaborating with a variety of trusted partners and developers, Samsung Wallet will also continue to grow and enrich customers’ daily lives.  

Protecting customer personal data and information is vital. Samsung Wallet goes above and beyond to better safeguard customer data by storing it in a secure environment to help protect it from malware and other potential threats.

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[1] Availability and launch of specific features and supported device models may vary by market and are subject to change.

[2] Exact timing and availability of the updates may vary by user and market.

[3] Samsung Wallet features were launched in South Korea under Samsung Pay.

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (Samsung) announced today that eligible TD cards, including TD Access Cards and TD Credit Cards, are now supported by Samsung Pay, the widely accepted mobile payment system that works almost anywhere shoppers can swipe or tap their card.[1] This collaboration with TD significantly expands the availability of Samsung Pay to Canadian cardholders.

The Samsung Pay expansion comes as contactless payments grow in popularity across Canada. To help spur greater adoption of contactless transactions as a fast and safe payment option, card issuers in Canada increased contactless transaction limits from $100 to $250 last year.[2] At the start of 2021, contactless payments accounted for close to 60 per cent of overall transactions across the country.[3]

“Samsung Canada is committed to providing quick and seamless payment experiences for all Canadians, and welcoming TD to our mobile payment ecosystem is the latest collaboration in that mission,” said Raj Doshi, Head of Mobile Business, Samsung Canada. “Canadians have long relied on their mobile devices to make life easier, and over the last year, their reliance on smartphones has only increased, with contactless payment methods becoming not just the norm but the preference. With Samsung Pay, we are helping to honour that preference for TD customers.”

Samsung Pay is simple and convenient to use and is available on compatible Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy wearables. To make purchases, users can simply open Samsung Pay or swipe up at the bottom of their Galaxy device and select the card to pay with, verify using their fingerprint, face recognition or PIN, and tap to pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted in Canada.[4]

In addition to payments, users can collect the same rewards and benefits they normally enjoy with Samsung Pay by uploading eligible loyalty cards to the app.

Samsung Pay is compatible with a wide range of Samsung smartphones including the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy S21 Series 5G, Galaxy Note20 Series 5G, Galaxy Note10 & Note10+, Galaxy Watch4 Series, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2[5]. The mobile payment system supports eligible credit and debit cards from more than 80 banks and credit unions across Canada.[6]

Samsung Pay is available for download today from the Samsung Apps Galaxy Store and Google Play. For more information on how to set up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy device and add your eligible TD Card(s), visit https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/ways-to-pay-and-send-money/?tdtab=samsung-pay

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[1] Works anywhere NFC/MST credit and debit transactions are accepted.

[2] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-mastercard-and-visa-raise-tap-limits-to-250-so-fewer-consumers-need/

[3] https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/03/how-contactless-transaction-volumes-have-grown-significantly-in-canada-over-the-course-of-the-pandemic/

[4] Fingerprint and iris scanner on compatible Samsung devices.

[5] https://www.samsung.com/ca/apps/samsung-pay/

[6] https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/samsung-pay-supported-banks/

The awards highlight Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing groundbreaking innovations that propel the industry forward. This year, Samsung’s award-winning honorees span a range of categories including Visual Displays, Gaming, Software and Mobile Apps, Embedded Technology, Tech for a Better World, Sustainability, Home AV Components & Accessories, Computer Hardware and Components, Health and Wellness, Fitness, Sports and Biotech, Wearables, Mobile Devices and Accessories, Computer Accessories, Home appliance and Smart Home.

“We are honored and humbled to once again be recognized for the ways that our consumer electronics and digital solutions impact consumers’ lives and push the boundaries of where technology can go,” said YH Eom, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America. “This year marks a new milestone for the number of Samsung honorees at CES, which I believe is a testament to the world-class Samsung team that is behind these innovative new solutions.”

The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the owner and organizer of CES. Many of Samsung’s industry recognized products will be on display at CES 2020, which will take place January 7-10, 2020, in the Samsung booth (#15006) located in The Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall – Tech East.

Following are details of a selection of Samsung’s award-winning products:

Samsung Galaxy Fold – Galaxy Fold is a foldable device that has created an entirely new mobile category. It features the 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display which folds into a compact device with a 4.6-inch cover display, giving users the best of a smartphone and a tablet, all in one device. The Galaxy Fold is a first-of-its-kind device featuring new materials and technologies. Users now have a powerful new way to watch videos and multi-task.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G¹ – A CES 2020 Best of Innovation winner, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G is purposefully-designed to let people harness the power of 5G networks to experience streaming, gaming and productivity in an entirely new way. With the reimagined S Pen, a pro-grade camera, and excellent specs, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G allows consumers to work the way they want, when they want it and showcase their creative spirit, all while tapping into the fastest networks available.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 / 10+ – Today’s Note users depend on their devices more than ever, turning to them as they shift from project to project, take on new challenges and pursue their passions. The Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ give people the freedom to work the way they want, when they want it and showcase their creative spirit, all on-the-go. Packed with the Note’s most immersive display, a reimagined Intelligent S Pen, a pro-grade camera in their pocket and excellent specs, the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ help users do more of what they love.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G¹ – Samsung’s first 5G flagship phone, the Galaxy S10 5G offers a supercharged experience in the areas people care about the most: display, camera and performance. And, it’s ready for blazing-fast 5G connectivity. To take full advantage of 5G, the Galaxy S10 5G features a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED display, the largest-ever in the Samsung S series; an advanced camera system, including 3D Depth Sensing lens with Time of Flight technology to shoot videos with stunning bokeh effect; and an intelligent 4,500mAh (typical)³ battery to power through hours of gaming and streaming. With the Galaxy S10 5G, download a full season of a TV show in minutes, play graphics-rich cloud games with virtually no lag, enjoy enhanced VR and AR experiences and more.

Samsung Galaxy A50 – The Samsung Galaxy A50 has everything you want in a smartphone at an accessible price point. Packed with advanced hardware and premium features, the Galaxy A50 is designed for the way people live: it offers a versatile camera with Ultra Wide and Depth lenses, a 6.4-inch immersive Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and a fast-charging, long-lasting battery.

Galaxy Watch Active2 – Galaxy Watch Active2 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch that combines holistic fitness and wellness capabilities with customizable fashion features to support your style. With the Samsung Health app at the core, Galaxy Watch Active2 delivers detailed and actionable information on fitness, sleep and more. Additionally, Galaxy Watch Active2 conveniently integrates with apps and services across the Galaxy ecosystem, perfectly accommodating a connected lifestyle.

Samsung Pay – Samsung Pay is already a convenient and rewarding way to pay and shop, and over the past year it’s evolved to help give people more control over their financial life. New features, like Tap&Pay², make it easier to pay for everyday things like subway rides and bus fares, while services like Samsung Pay Cash² and Money Transfer² powered by Travelex make it easier to manage money and send it to those who are abroad – all on the go.

Samsung 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD – The 30.72TB PM1733 brings performance to a new level with a capacity solid state drive, providing Internet and Big Data infrastructure enablement that is critical to consumers in the rapidly expanding world of data analytics, AI analysis and IoT.

Samsung Global Goals App – Developed by Samsung in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the smartphone app is both an educational tool and a platform to raise money for philanthropic causes that address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Users can learn more about how the Global Goals were created and details about each goal including background information and facts and figures about each specific topic. The Global Goals app also helps raise money for the Global Goals in two main ways: (i) it allows users to donate directly to the Global Goals via the app or UNDP website, and (i) it allows users to engage with ads on the app to donate 100 percent of the ad revenue generated by Samsung to the Global Goals. By leveraging technology we use every day to help make the world better, the ‘Samsung Global Goals’ app lets users do good and feel good, too.

¹Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G are not available in Canada at this time.
²Tap& Pay, Samsung Pay Cash and Money Transfer are not available in Canada at this time.
³Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4400mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.