With Samsung Wallet, users gain intuitive and secure access to their Porsche vehicles through a single, unified interface. An easy swipe-up gesture and consolidated view of ID cards, payment methods and keys allow Samsung Galaxy users to manage their essentials all in one place — without switching between multiple apps.

“We are pleased to bring Samsung Galaxy users a richer digital experience through our collaboration with Porsche,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team at the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Connecting mobile phones and vehicles through Digital Keys reflects the seamless convenience that Samsung Galaxy stands for.”

“For the first time at Porsche, we’re introducing Digital Key in our newest electric models, Macan and Cayenne. Through our collaboration with Samsung, we’re combining innovation with everyday convenience. It’s a perfect reflection of how technology can enhance the premium driving experience,” said Jörg Kerner, Vice President Product Line Macan.

On Samsung Galaxy devices with Samsung Wallet Digital Key support, Porsche Digital Keys are protected by EAL6+ grade security certification, which keeps keys securely embedded on the device and helps safeguard against unauthorized access. Users can also share their Digital Key wirelessly with trusted contacts through Samsung Wallet, with this access including simple controls that grant or revoke access at any time.

To prevent unauthorized access, Digital Keys use Ultra-Wideband (UWB)² or Near Field Communication (NFC)³ technologies, based on standards set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and the Fine Ranging (FiRa) Consortium.

If a device with a Digital Key is ever lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete the key through the Samsung Find service. Biometric or PIN authentication in Samsung Wallet also adds an extra layer of protection backed by the defense-grade security provided by Samsung Knox.

Setting up a Digital Key for a Porsche vehicle and adding it to Samsung Wallet is simple: users can install the My Porsche app, link their vehicle and follow the guided steps to add the key to their Samsung Wallet for convenient and secure access.

Availability

Digital Key functionality for select Porsche models begins rolling out through Samsung Wallet this month in Europe, followed by a global rollout⁴ aligned with the launch timeline of Porsche vehicles.

1. Samsung Wallet Digital Key support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21 Ultra/S21+/S21/S21 FE, S22 Ultra/S22+/S22, S23 Ultra/S23+/S23/S23 FE, S24 Ultra/S24+/S24/S24 FE, S25 Ultra/S25 Edge/S25+/S25/S25 FE, Note20 Ultra/Note20, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold Special Edition (South Korea), Z Fold7, Z TriFold (South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States), Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, XCover7 Pro (except South Korea), A36 (except Kazakhstan, India, Latin America) and A56 (except Kazakhstan, India, Latin America). ︎
2. UWB support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+, S22 Ultra/S22+, S23 Ultra/S23+, S24 Ultra/S24+, S25 Ultra/S25 Edge/S25+, Note20 Ultra, Z Flip 7 (South Korea), Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold Special Edition, Z Fold7 and Z TriFold. ︎
3. NFC support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21/S21 FE, S22, S23/S23 FE, S24/S24 FE, S25/S25 FE, Note20, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip 7/Flip 7 FE, A36, A56 and XCover7 Pro. ︎
4. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Poland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. ︎

“We’re excited to bring Mercedes-Benz drivers the incredible convenience that comes with Samsung Digital Key access,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team at the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our collaboration with Mercedes-Benz advances our vision of providing effortless access to tech-enabled experiences across the Galaxy ecosystem.”

“Bringing convenience and luxury to our customers is our top priority as we strive to bring them the best vehicle experience possible,” said Stefan Blossey, Director of Body-/Comfort-E/E, UI Components at Mercedes-Benz AG. “Samsung Digital Key allows Mercedes-Benz to continue offering our customers convenient access and connectivity to their vehicles.”

Samsung Wallet is a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize digital keys, payment methods, identification cards and more — all in one secure and easy-to-use application. Launched in June 2022, Samsung Wallet offers a seamless interface protected by government-grade security from Samsung Knox.³ It smoothly integrates across the broader Galaxy ecosystem to offer powerful connectivity and fortified security for users in their everyday lives.

With the addition of the Mercedes-Benz Digital Key on Samsung Wallet, users can experience a new level of convenience at their fingertips. Once inside the vehicle, Samsung’s Digital Key allows drivers to start their vehicles without using their physical keys or even removing their smartphone from their pockets. They can also securely share the digital key with friends or family through an easy-to-use interface that lets them grant or restrict access as needed.

The integration of the Mercedes-Benz Digital Key with Samsung Wallet is also backed by Galaxy’s commitment to ensuring a safe, secure and reliable mobile experience for users. Digital keys are securely embedded within the device, meeting rigorous EAL6+⁴ security standards and providing protection against unauthorized access. By utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium, the digital key ensures precise functionality, significantly reducing the risk of unwanted attempts to access the vehicle.

If a device containing the digital key is misplaced or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete their digital keys via the Samsung Find service, further safeguarding their vehicles. With biometric or PIN-based user authentication requirements, Samsung Wallet carefully protects vehicles, ensuring every interaction remains private and secure.

Availability

Digital Key functionality for select Mercedes-Benz vehicles will roll out starting July 2025 in select regions⁵ worldwide. Users can register their Digital Key through the Mercedes me application.

Mercedes-Benz AG at a glance
Mercedes Benz AG is part of the Mercedes Benz Group AG with a total of around 175,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes Benz Cars and Mercedes Benz Vans. Ola Källenius is Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes Benz AG. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes Benz brand with Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Maybach and G Class with their all-electric models as well as products of the smart brand. Mercedes Benz AG is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-end passenger cars. In 2024 it sold around 2,4 million passenger cars and vans. In its two business segments, Mercedes Benz AG is continually expanding its worldwide production network with more than 30 production sites on four continents, while gearing itself to meet the requirements of electric mobility. At the same time, the company is constructing and extending its global battery production network on three continents. As sustainability is the guiding principle of the Mercedes Benz strategy and for the company itself, this means creating lasting value for all stakeholders: for customers, employees, investors, business partners and society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes Benz Group. The company thus takes responsibility for the economic, ecological and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.

¹ Samsung Wallet Digital Key support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+, S22 Ultra/S22+, S23 Ultra/S23+, S24 Ultra/S24+, S25 Ultra/S25+, S25 Edge, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold Special Edition.
² Mercedes-Benz vehicles supporting Digital Car Key differ per region, in the US these include: E-Class Sedan W214, E-Class Wagon S214, Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Z296, EQS Sedan V297, EQS SUV X296, EQE Sedan V295, EQE SUV X294, S-Class Sedan W223, S-Class Sedan Long V223, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Z223, Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé C192, Mercedes-AMG SL R232, Mercedes-Maybach SL Z232, C-Class Saloon W206, C-Class Estate S206, GLC SUV X254, GLC Coupé C254. For the full breakdown per region, please visit https://moba.i.mercedes-benz.com/baix/cars/dck-compatibility/landingpage/index.html.
³ Samsung Knox has successfully met the rigorous security requirements set by governments and major enterprises around the world, providing business users with a robust mobile security solution. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/knox-certifications.
⁴ Evaluation Assurance Level6+, for which a product must be evaluated for specific protection against side-channel attacks or other advanced attack vectors, plus additional, more extensive testing and verification of the product’s security functions.
⁵ Available regions include: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Samsung Electronics today announced Digital Key compatibility with select Volvo Cars¹ and Polestar² vehicles through Samsung Wallet, offering more drivers a seamless way to use their Galaxy smartphone to unlock, lock and start their vehicle.

“Expanding Samsung Digital Key access is an important part of our commitment to offering connected, secure experiences within the Galaxy ecosystem,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with automakers such as Volvo Cars and Polestar marks another exciting step forward in making everyday activities like driving hassle-free for more Galaxy users worldwide.”

▲ Volvo EX90

▲ Polestar 3

Built directly into Galaxy devices, Digital Key³ lets users lock, unlock and start the paired vehicle without a physical key. Digital Key offers three ways to control the car: Ultra-wideband (UWB)⁴ for hands-free access, Near Field Communication (NFC) for tap-to-unlock and start, and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) control via Samsung Wallet. Users can also share Digital Keys with friends and family across OEM devices, managing access as needed.

Samsung Digital Key meets EAL6+⁵ certification standards, the top-level security for smart devices, to protect against unauthorized access by ensuring secure embedding within the device. UWB technologies, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), further reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle access with precise and reliable functionality. If a device containing a Samsung Digital Key is lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete their Digital Key via Samsung Find. Biometric and PIN-based user authentication on Samsung Wallet ensures that every interaction remains secure and private.

Launched in June 2022, Samsung Wallet is a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize Digital Keys, payment methods, identification cards and more in one secure application. Protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox and integrated across the Galaxy ecosystem, Samsung Wallet provides seamless connectivity and enhanced security for users in their everyday lives.

Availability

Samsung Digital Key functionality for select Volvo Cars vehicles will roll out starting this month in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.⁶ Samsung Digital Key functionality for select Polestar vehicles will roll out starting this month in Europe, North America and Asia.⁷

About Volvo Car Group
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker “VOLCAR B”.

“For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.” This purpose is reflected in Volvo Cars’ ambition to become a fully electric car maker and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

As of December 2024, Volvo Cars employed approximately 42,600 full-time employees. Volvo Cars’ head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars’ production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg and Shanghai (China).

About Polestar
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand with a focus on uncompromised design and innovation, and the ambition to accelerate the change towards a sustainable future. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Polestar has three models in its line-up: Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. Planned models include the Polestar 5 four-door GT (to be introduced in 2025), the Polestar 6 roadster and the Polestar 7 compact SUV. With its vehicles currently manufactured on two continents, North America and Asia, Polestar plans to diversify its manufacturing footprint further, with production of Polestar 7 planned in Europe.

Polestar has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and has set an ambitious roadmap to reach its climate targets: halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 per-vehicle-sold and become climate-neutral across its value chain by 2040. Polestar’s comprehensive sustainability strategy covers the four areas of Climate, Transparency, Circularity and Inclusion.

¹ Volvo vehicles supporting Digital Key include: Volvo EX90. More vehicles will follow.
² Polestar vehicles supporting Digital Key include: Polestar 3. More vehicles will follow.
³ Samsung Wallet Digital Key support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21 Ultra/S21+/S21/S21 FE, S22 Ultra/S22+/S22, S23 Ultra/S23+/S23/S23 FE, S24 Ultra/S24+/S24/S24 FE, S25 Ultra/S25+/S25, Note20 Ultra/Note20, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6.
⁴ UWB support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+, S22 Ultra/S22+, S23 Ultra/S23+, S24 Ultra/S24+, S25 Ultra/S25+, Note20 Ultra, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6.
⁵ Evaluation Assurance Level 6 Augmented (EAL6+) is one of the highest security certifications within Common Criteria, an internationally recognized standard for computer security certification.
⁶ Digital Key rollout for Volvo in Asia begins in Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.
⁷ Digital Key rollout for Polestar in Asia begins in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

“We’re excited to bring Audi drivers the incredible convenience of Samsung Digital Key, powered by advanced UWB technology and easily accessible through Samsung Wallet,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This collaboration with Audi is helping to advance our vision of effortless, tech-enabled experiences within the Galaxy ecosystem.”

Samsung Digital Key allows users to lock and unlock their vehicle and open the trunk using Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). Once in the car, drivers can start their vehicle without using a physical key or taking their phone out of their pockets. Users can also securely share the Digital Key over the air with friends or with an easy-to-use interface that lets owners grant or disable access as necessary.

Digital Keys are securely embedded within the device, meeting rigorous EAL6+⁴ security standards to protect against unauthorized access. Using ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), Digital Keys ensure precise functionality and significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized vehicle access.

Should a device containing a Digital Key be misplaced or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete their key via the Samsung Find service, further safeguarding their vehicles. With biometric or PIN-based user authentication requirements, Samsung Wallet protects the vehicle, ensuring privacy and security with every interaction.

Samsung Wallet is a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize Digital Keys, payment methods, identification cards and more in one secure application. Launched in June 2022, Samsung Wallet features a seamless interface protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox. It integrates with the Galaxy ecosystem, providing powerful connectivity and fortified security for users in their everyday lives.

Availability

Digital Key functionality for select Audi vehicles will roll out starting this month in Europe,⁵ followed by a global rollout aligned with the launch timeline of Audi vehicles.

About Audi AG
The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segment. The brands Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati produce at 21 locations in 12 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide. In 2023, the Audi Group delivered 1.9 million Audi vehicles, 13,560 Bentley vehicles, 10,112 Lamborghini vehicles, and 58,224 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In the 2023 fiscal year, Audi Group achieved a total revenue of €69.9 billion and an operating profit of €6.3 billion. Worldwide, an annual average of more than 87,000 people worked for the Audi Group in 2023, more than 53,000 of them at AUDI AG in Germany. With its attractive brands and numerous new models, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, fully networked premium mobility.

¹ Audi vehicles supporting Digital Key include: Audi A6 e-tron series, Q6 e-tron series and Audi A5 series. More vehicles will follow.
² Samsung Wallet Digital Key support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21 Ultra/S21+/S21/S21 FE, S22 Ultra/S22+/S22, S23 Ultra/S23+/S23/S23 FE, S24 Ultra/S24+/S24/S24 FE, Note20 Ultra/Note20, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6.
³ Eligible Galaxy smartphones operating on Android 13 and above.
⁴ Evaluation Assurance Level 6 Augmented (EAL6+) is one of the highest security certifications within Common Criteria, an internationally recognized standard for computer security certification.
⁵ Digital Key rollout for Audi begins in United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Switzerland.