LONDON, United Kingdom – December 6^th 2023 – Samsung Electronics and Mastercard today announced their partnership on a newly launched Mastercard programme: Wallet Express. The service provides banks and card issuers with a swift and cost-effective means of expanding their digital wallet offerings.

By incorporating Wallet Express, issuers can provide their customers with Samsung Wallet. In turn, consumers have a wide range of ways to pay, including with their Galaxy wearable devices. Paying with a Galaxy Watch brings greater speed and convenience to the in-store shopping experience.

Teg Dosanjh, Vice President, Samsung Electronics Europe, commented: “We are excited to be joining Mastercard´s Wallet Express to give consumers more flexibility to make payments almost anywhere they need to. Millions of people already choose Samsung Wallet, and this partnership will give more people the opportunity to use the safe and secure Samsung Pay service on their Galaxy device”.

Valerie Nowak, Executive Vice President, Product & Innovation, Mastercard Europe, commented: “We´re proud that Samsung are joining our Wallet Express programme, which provides consumers with a broad range of choice. It seamlessly integrates Samsung Wallet into their banking experience, allowing flexibility to decide how consumers make payments using their favorite Galaxy mobile and wearable devices”.

Samsung Wallet, which launched last year, brings together the mobile payment experience of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass into a more comprehensive digital wallet that allows users to organise digital keys, boarding passes, identification cards and more, in one, easy-to-use and secure mobile application.

Consumers across the United Kingdom are increasingly using digital wallets for both in-store and online payments. Building on the success of the launch of Wallet Express, Mastercard is also launching the next two iterations for 2024 of the Wallet Express Issuer Enablement Programme for all issuers in the Europe region.

The programme aims to further simplify the process for issuers in enabling and facilitating Samsung Pay, offering consumers one of the largest digital wallet platforms in Samsung Wallet. By participating in the programme, issuers can enhance their capabilities to support Samsung Wallet, ultimately empowering consumers with full payment options.

Mastercard will enable a participating issuer for eligible Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) wallets launched in the respective countries without the need to raise wallet onboarding projects for the target wallets.

Find out more about Samsung Wallet at: https://www.samsung.com/uk/apps/samsung-wallet/

Find out more about Mastercard Wallet Express at: https://www.mastercard.co.uk/en-gb/business/issuers/manage-your-consumer-needs/wallet-express.html

In fact, only 14 percent of the nation always carry cash – and just 8 per cent of 18-to-29-year-olds.

Overall, a staggering 83 percent of Brits are making fewer cash purchases than they were doing so five years ago, while 72 percent believe it’s really only older folk who are using cash routinely these days.

More than a third (36 percent) of the 1500 Brits polled said they only ever use a purse or wallet if travelling further than usual, while a fifth (18 percent) never take one out.

And 16 percent of Brits can’t even remember the last time they brought their wallet or purse out with them.

More than a quarter (26 percent) of us think it’s a big faff having to count out change to pay for things, and an efficient 19 percent say that it simply takes too long.

Less than half, 46 percent, are still using a wallet or purse every time they leave the house.

Meanwhile 14 percent admit it’s been at least six months since they used one.

Little wonder then, perhaps, that almost two thirds of the nation (65 percent) think the days of carrying cash are coming to an end.

The study, by Samsung Pay, found that the main reasons Britons are preferring to pay for products and services using a card or mobile payments on their phone are worries about losing cash while out (24 percent), concerns about how hygienic it is to use cash anymore (23 percent), and feeling vulnerable about getting cash out in public (22 percent).

The study found that 73 percent of restaurant meals are paid for by a cashless transaction, and 64 percent of Brits always pay for a drink in a pub by card or phone.

A further 83 percent will pay for their big food shop by cashless means, 85 percent pay for clothes and shoes by card or phone, and 71 percent do not use cash for their train or bus tickets.

52 percent of haircuts are now paid for without cash, and the same number (52 percent) of car parking fees are now paid for with a cashless transaction.

The research also found that 89 percent of the nation believe there’ll come a point soon when neither cards or cash is used, and people will pay for everything with their mobile phone.

And almost a quarter of Brits (24 percent) believe phone payments are much more secure and feel safer than using a card or cash for transactions.

Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Services and Technology, Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “It’s no surprise that we’re seeing so few cash transactions being made by customers now, and when you factor in the number of shops and restaurants that have stopped accepting cash altogether, it’s easy to see why. In addition, we’ve become more tech savvy, with a rise in the number of Brits choosing to use their phones to make contactless payments, with many of us just wanting the flexibility and convenience of being able to pay however, and whenever we choose.”

“Samsung Pay gives customers a safer and more secure way to pay over traditional plastic cards because they offer multiple layers of security and protection built in, so customers can tap and go, knowing their money is protected when out spending. We’re also more conscious of hygiene now, with customers preferring to avoid touching the traditional chip and pin machines and instead using their phone to tap and pay, which has likely added to this shift towards mobile payments.”

Meanwhile almost a quarter of Britons (24 percent) still have a penny jar or piggy bank sitting at home, filled with coins they never use.

And although picking up a penny is said to bring good luck, 39 percent of Brits just wouldn’t bother doing so – with a further 16 percent admitting it would be grotty and unhygienic.

For more information on Samsung Pay, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/

[1] The research was carried out by Perspectus Global, on behalf of Samsung. A total of 1500 UK residents were surveyed. Fieldwork ran from 12th to 15^th November 2021.

The recent increase in the contactless card spending limit to £100 (up from £45) will have many feeling like it couldn’t have come at a better time, assuming the quick tap and go function will allow them to spend their money safely using their traditional plastic card, but perhaps they should exercise caution.

Although the temptation to ‘tap and go’ might be there with contactless cards, research shows that the reality is, two in five^[1] people are genuinely concerned about the possibility of card fraud with the increase. And given how easy it now is to make a high value payment with a quick tap onto a card reader, the potential loss is greater with the higher limit, especially if you were to lose your card, it’s easier for the person who found it to make a high value payment on that card with no restrictions.

With Samsung Pay however, not only have users already been able to pay above the £100 contactless limit, you get all the convenience of tap to pay with every transaction, regardless of the amount, and authenticated by the customer in the form of fingerprint or PIN, making it more secure than paying by a traditional bank card.

Yet despite this, it seems the majority of the population is sleepwalking into riskier spending, given 60% of people are still using their traditional bank cards to make contactless payments. What’s even more concerning is that over a third of people weren’t even aware of the spending limit increase in the first place, leaving them potentially exposed to fraudulent activity.

Commenting on the benefits and safety of mobile payments for customers, Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Services and Technology, Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “As we start spending again after the extended lockdown we’ve had, there are some great deals to be had, but it’s important not to forget payment safety when we’re out shopping.

Physical plastic cards may seem easy with their tap and go function, but with no authentication to spend £100, they present greater risk. We’re encouraged that three quarters of the UK are now more open and feel more positively towards mobile payment solutions like Samsung Pay, which provide a safer and more secure way to pay. With multiple layers of security and protection built in, including biometric authentication such as fingerprint and PIN, customers can grab a bargain, and tap and go, safe in the knowledge that their hard-earned money is protected.”

But it’s not all bad, people are becoming much savvier when it comes to earning perks, with six in ten people having expressed that cashback incentives would motivate them to use mobile payments more often, and preferring them to other rewards out there. That’s where Samsung Pay+, powered by Curve, comes in – available within Samsung Pay, Pay+ gives customers the opportunity to earn some great rewards from their transactions, tailored to their spending history, and earning them between 1 and 20%^[2] cashback on every day spending. This is welcome news given Black Friday and Christmas are only around the corner, giving customers the opportunity to maximise the value from every pound they spend – and that’s why solutions like Samsung Pay and Pay+ make good financial sense.

Furthermore, Samsung Pay+ customers can simplify their spending by rolling all their Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards into one card on their phone and earn cashback across every card they add, making them all that much more rewarding.

Teg added: “We’re a nation of tech savvy spenders and we want the flexibility of being able to pay however, and whenever we choose. We know this is true as two thirds of people we surveyed said they now prefer using mobile wallets over their traditional plastic card, which is double the number from last year (30%)^[3]. And as an extra incentive for customers shopping on Samsung.com, customers are guaranteed 5% cashback^[4] – only available with Samsung Pay+”

Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay+ support all UK debit and credit cards^[5] so you can relax and enjoy seamless contactless payments virtually anywhere that accepts card payment. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/.

The research was carried out by Ketchum Research and Analytics, on behalf of Samsung. A total of 2,000 people aged 18+ were surveyed in the UK. Fieldwork ran from 12^th to 26^th August 2021.

About Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay is an app that allows you to turn your smartphone or watch into a digital wallet. It lets you carry your credit, debit and loyalty cards on your device for use virtually everywhere contactless is accepted. Samsung Pay is available to all Samsung Pay app users, with a simple in-app set up. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/

[1] Research carried out by Ketchum Research and Analytics, on behalf of Samsung. A total of 2,000 people aged 18+ were surveyed in the UK. Fieldwork ran from 12^th to 26^th August 2021.

[2] Cashback offers may vary as they are customised for each user. Offers only valid on spend made using Samsung Pay+ (and not Samsung Pay with another card).  Users must download Curve app to choose merchants and access cashback.  Daily transaction limits apply.

[3] https://news.samsung.com/uk/the-future-is-digital-brits-wave-goodbye-to-bank-notes-for-a-new-era-of-payment

[4] 5% cashback on all purchases made using Samsung Pay+ on Samsung.com until 31.12.21. Subject to daily transaction limits. Offer can be used with any other Samsung.com offer. Samsung Pay+ can be used in the checkout process on mobile, via the Samsung Pay app or on a web browser by entering the 16 digit card number for Samsung Pay+, found in the Curve app. Payments made via Klarna and PayPal are not eligible.

[5]Combination of Samsung Pay and the new Samsung Pay+ offers users greater coverage, compatible with nearly all banks and payment solutions available in the UK. Full list of Samsung Pay compatible cards can be found on https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/faq/

Whilst traditionally using cash or plastic cards for payments, the country has embraced more digital forms of payment over the last few years with almost half (46%) of Brits saying they were more willing to pay digitally at the peak of the lockdown in 2020. But as stores reopened in 2021 with more stringent health and safety measures, we’re seeing an even greater shift towards more low contact, mobile forms of payment.

By giving people the ability to turn their smartphone or smartwatch into a digital wallet that houses customers’ credit, debit and loyalty cards for use virtually everywhere contactless is accepted, the research also found that remarkably, two thirds of people (62%) would now prefer to use their payment card through their mobile wallet, which is double the number of people from last year (31%)[i].

With the nation more tech savvy than ever, and with hygiene, convenience and simplicity top of people’s minds when it comes to payments, shoppers are increasingly turning to their devices to pay. 90% of people agreed with the statement that using a smartphone or smartwatch to make contactless payments during the pandemic was more convenient; with 4 in 5 people (80%) saying they enjoy the fact they can switch between their smartphone and smartwatch to make payments.

Whilst mobile payments aren’t new, the nation has been addicted to spending on plastic in recent years; however, the tide is beginning to turn.  Nearly half of those polled (42%) agree that carrying multiple physical cards is inconvenient and over half of people (53%) would happily no longer receive plastic payment cards from their bank.

Commenting on this research, Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Services and Technology, Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “This shift is indicative of the way customers are migrating towards mobile payments as confidence and convenience grows in more digital forms of transaction.

The reality is retail looks and feels different these days, and customers are savvy about ways to keep themselves safe in store whilst speeding up transactions at the till. Mobile payments are not only more convenient and more hygienic, but they can offer added benefits in terms of cashback and rewards – something we’re proud to offer through our Samsung Pay and Pay+ product.”

Aside from added convenience, one of the concerns driving customers towards mobile forms of payment is hygiene. With the pandemic making people hyper-conscious about germs, it’s unsurprising that despite 58% of Brits saying they still use physical payment cards, a staggering 86% of people agreed that using a smartphone or smartwatch to make a contactless payment during the pandemic made them ‘feel safe’.

Teg added: “Payment doesn’t need to be one dimensional anymore. We’re a nation of tech savvy spenders and want the flexibility of being able to pay however, and whenever we choose. With Samsung Pay, that might be via your smartphone or your smartwatch; the power to pay really is in the customer’s hands now.”

The move to mobile payment is also being compounded by people’s heightened environmental concerns. A fifth of people (20%) feel that using smart devices to pay will be better for the environment and one in four (24%) see it as more convenient than carrying physical cards.

Samsung Pay is a free app that allows people to turn their smartphone or watch into a digital wallet. It lets customers carry their credit, debit and loyalty cards on their device for use virtually everywhere contactless is accepted.

But that’s not all. Stored in the Samsung Pay wallet, Samsung Pay+[ii] (powered by Curve) is a digital card that simplifies spending, allowing customers to use any major UK bank card from their Samsung smartphone or smartwatch. This includes earning up to 20% cashback on a range of major brands[iii] including 5% cashback at Samsung.com. Samsung Pay+ also allows users to better manage their finances by tracking spend across different categories and providing an interface through which people can see all of their bank balances in one place, no matter the bank.

For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/.

[i] https://news.samsung.com/uk/the-future-is-digital-brits-wave-goodbye-to-bank-notes-for-a-new-era-of-payment

[ii] Valid on Mastercard and Visa branded debit and credit cards only. If you are an existing Curve user, you cannot also apply for Samsung Pay+.

[iii] Cashback offers may vary as they are customised for each user. Offers only valid on spend made using Samsung Pay+ (and not Samsung Pay with another card).  Users must download Curve app to choose merchants and access cashback.  Daily transaction limits apply.

The UK’s enthusiasm for digital payment methods has soared over the last year, as almost half of (46%) Brits claim they are more willing to pay digitally following the lockdown period. With half of the respondents claiming to feel “anxious”, “overwhelmed” or “scared” when thinking about their finances, the nation is looking for new, simpler ways to manage their money.

The survey suggests that traditional transactions could soon be coming to an end. With more than four in ten (42%) people saying they have too many cards in their wallet – up to 15 in some cases – and many wanting to avoid using physical cash (45%), a growing number of people (31%) are now turning to their phone to make payments.

While this attitude has, inevitably, accelerated due to this year’s pandemic, evidence shows this was a pre-existing trend, with nearly half (48%) respondents claiming they can’t remember the last time they visited a bank in person. The flexibility of checking accounts and moving money around at the tap of a button is a key factor in this shift, as eight in ten state it is a major benefit of going digital.

Surveying 2,000 people across the UK, Samsung’s research also revealed the following insights:

• People want more control: More than six in ten (61%) people between 18-64 wish they had more control over their finances, with almost a third (31%) of Gen Z and Millennials admitting to feeling anxious when they think about it.
• Too many options: Four in ten consumers feel “overwhelmed” by the sheer number of different banking options currently available to them, suggesting a simple solution is in demand.
• Rewards are rare: Over eight in ten (82%) consumers say that they want to get rewarded for using their card, but currently only two in five say they currently feel like they are doing so.
• Bringing cards together is the dream: Seven in ten people agree that having all their payment cards in the palm of their hands is an “amazing” prospect.

As consumer attitudes evolve, so must the technology. Launched earlier this year, the Samsung Pay Card, powered by Curve and Mastercard, is a digital solution built for this new era of payment.

This is not another bank card to add to the mix. With the Samsung Pay Card, users can carry their whole wallet digitally via their Samsung smartphone or smartwatch. With a simple set-up in the Samsung Pay app, customers can shop with their existing debit and credit cards, as well as their loyalty and rewards cards, virtually anywhere that contactless is accepted[2].

By opting for the Samsung Pay Card, users can benefit from:

• All your cards, in one place: Samsung Pay Card supports all Mastercard and Visa payment cards, allowing people the convenience to pay contactless through one app, all from the palm of their hand.
• Leaving the wallet at home: From credit cards and debit cards, to loyalty and membership cards, Samsung Pay Card removes the need to carry a wallet or purse around – with everything in one, simple to use app.
• Maximising rewards: Samsung Pay Card is a free-to-use service that makes spending more rewarding. Additionally, users can earn 5% cashback[3] at Samsung.com and earn many more rewards from a wide choice of merchants[4].
• Going back in time[5]: With the unique ‘Go Back in Time’ functionality, Samsung Pay Card user can move transactions from one card to another after they’ve been made, giving customers more flexibility and control of their spending.
• See the full picture[6]: For a crystal-clear understanding of payments, customers can see transactions across different cards via the Timeline View in the Curve app, or recent transactions in Samsung Pay, with real-time notifications

“These results exhibit a clear shift in consumer attitudes towards the way they make payments following this year’s events,” commented Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Services, UK & Ireland at Samsung Electronics.

“Samsung Pay Card provides customers with the option to control all of their finances from the palm of their hand, something that this research shows is more important now, than ever before.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create technology that improves their day-to-day lives. The Samsung Pay Card is not a bank card, but a digital wallet that provides our loyal customers with a simple, safe and much more rewarding way to bring their cards together”

Despite the will to go digital with their payments, research results show that security is still a key concern for people looking to make the transition. Over half of respondents (54%) admit to worrying about how secure their details are when using digital payment methods. With vault-like security, built upon Samsung Knox and biometric authentication measures, Samsung Pay Card provides reassurance by ensuring every payment stays private, protected and secure.

Samsung Pay Card is available to all Samsung Pay app users, with a simple in-app set up, customers can use their Samsung Pay Card straight away.

For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/#SamsungPayCard.

[1] The research was carried out by Ketchum Research and Analytics, on behalf of Samsung. A total of 2,000 people aged 18+ were surveyed in the UK. Fieldwork ran from 1st-5th October 2020 and was conducted by Vitreous World.

[2] Combination of Samsung Pay and the new Samsung Pay Card offers users greater coverage, compatible with nearly all banks and payment solutions available in the UK. Full list of Samsung Pay compatible cards can be found on https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/faq/

[3] 5% cashback on all purchases made using Samsung Pay Card on Samsung.com until 31.12.20. Offer can be used with any other Samsung.com offer.

[4] Choose 1% cashback from 3 merchants selected from a wide range of brands. Introductory offer for 90 days.

[5] Move £1,000 up to 14 days after transaction. Limits may vary depending on individual Curve accounts.

[6] Samsung Pay platform shows recently 10 transactions using Samsung Pay Card, full transactions from date of use can be viewed in supporting Curve app

This isn’t another bank card. From debit cards to credit cards^[2], the all-new Samsung Pay Card collates everything in one place, offering Samsung Pay users greater coverage than ever before[3]. By utilising Curve’s unique technology, alongside Mastercard’s worldwide acceptance footprint, Samsung Pay users enjoy a better banking experience through their Samsung smartphone and smartwatch[4], whilst gaining the rewards they want along the way.

• ONE digital-first card: Samsung Pay Card deploys Curve technology to bring together all Mastercard and Visa banking cards in one place, modernising the banking experience without the fuss of changing banks.
• It’s not too late^[5]: With the unique ‘Go Back in Time’ functionality, customers can move transactions from one card to another after they’ve been made, giving customers more flexibility and control of their spending.
• Get paid to spend and experience exclusive rewards: Customers can claim instant 1% cashback on top of their existing rewards from a choice of a wide range of brands[6]. As an added bonus, and exclusive to the Samsung Pay Card, customers can also earn 5% on all purchases at Samsung.com[7].
• Save on fees when spending abroad[8]: Samsung Pay Card allows all customers access to the mid-market rate throughout the week, cheaper than the currency conversion fees offered by many high street banks.
• Vault-like security: Samsung Knox enables customers to enjoy their mobile experience with confidence. With proactive, always-on protection straight out of the box, Samsung’s multi-layered defence-grade security offers protection to customers’ finances. In the event of a smartphone loss, access to Samsung Pay Card can be instantly locked remotely using another device from the Samsung ecosystem, without having to contact banks directly – and ‘Find My Mobile’ helps you find it.
• See the full picture[9]: For a crystal-clear understanding of payments, customers can see transactions across different cards via the Timeline View in the Curve app, or recent transactions in Samsung Pay, with real-time notifications[10].
• Samsung Pay, refreshed: Utilising Curve’s unique platform, the Samsung Pay Card covers all major credit and debit cards from Mastercard and Visa in the UK, meaning almost everyone can now use Samsung Pay[11]. Combined with the usage of AMEX and loyalty cards already available via Samsung Pay, this gives customers the ultimate one-stop-shop (or app), meaning they don’t have to compromise on any of their loyalty, reward or banking needs.

“Now, more than ever, people need a secure payment solution they can rely on. We’re excited to be able to put the control back into our customers’ hands, by launching Samsung Pay Card,” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice-President of Samsung UK & Ireland.

“At Samsung we believe in the power of innovation and, through our partnership with Curve, the Samsung Pay Card brings a series of pioneering features that will change the way that our customers manage their spending, with their Samsung smartphone and smartwatch at the heart of it. This is the future of banking and we look forward to continuing this journey with our customers.”

Shachar Bialick, CEO and Founder of Curve said: “The Samsung Pay Card, powered by Curve, changes the game for customers in the UK. By bringing Curve’s unique technology to Samsung devices it empowers millions of Samsung customers to take control of their money, access more choice, and enjoy a banking experience like never before, across all their accounts, without the need to switch banks or limit themselves to only one bank, all from the palm of their hand.”

He added: “Curve is already making big waves in the fintech industry and we are delighted to partner with such an innovative company and bring our powerful digital banking platform to millions of Samsung customers, improving their financial experience.”

Kelly Devine, President, Mastercard UK & Ireland said: “We are thrilled to build on our existing relationships with Samsung and Curve to partner to bring this innovative digital-first solution to market, offering consumers convenience, flexibility and choice over how to pay, all underpinned by the trusted safety and security they expect from Mastercard.”

Samsung Pay Card is available to Samsung Pay app users from August 18^th. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/#SamsungPayCard.

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About Samsung Pay Card

The Samsung Pay Card and E-money is issued by Curve OS Limited (company No. 09523903) authorised in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority to issue electronic money (firm reference number 900926). Curve is licensed by MasterCard® to issue the Samsung Pay Card. Mastercard® is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Inc.

About Curve

Curve is an over-the-top banking platform, consolidating multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and even smarter app. It allows customers to supercharge their legacy banks to the 21st century without leaving their bank or topping-up. Curve offers a host of benefits to its customers; you get instant notifications and categorisation of spend, you can earn instant 1% cashback at the likes of Amazon, Uber, Netflix and Sainsbury’s and Time Travel enables customers to swap spend to a different card in the app for up to two weeks after the purchase was made.

About Mastercard

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Its mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, its innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Its decency quotient, or DQ, drives its culture and everything it does inside and outside its company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, Mastercard is building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all

[1] Existing Curve customers cannot apply for a Samsung Pay Card

^[2] Valid on Mastercard and Visa branded debit and credit cards only.

^[3] Combination of Samsung Pay and the new Samsung Pay Card offers users greater coverage, compatible with nearly all banks and payment solutions available in the UK. Full list of Samsung Pay compatible cards can be found on https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/faq/

^[4] All Samsung smartphone and smartwatch devices that support Samsung Pay will also support Samsung Pay Card. Full list of compatible devices can be found on https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/faq/

^[5] Move £1,000 up to 14 days after transaction. Limits may vary depending on individual Curve accounts.

[6] Choose 1% cashback from 3 merchants selected from a wide range of brands. Introductory offer for 90 days.

[7] 5% cashback on all purchases made using Samsung Pay Card on Samsung.com until 31.12.20. Offer can be used with any other Samsung.com offer.

[8] Curve provides cheap FX rates. Weekend exchange rate (0.5% for GBP, EUR and USD and 1.5% for other currencies)
SPC FX limit is £500 for a rolling 30 day period, over which spend in a foreign currency will cost 2% of transaction value

^[9]Samsung Pay platform shows recently 10 transactions using Samsung Pay Card, full transactions from date of use can be viewed in supporting Curve app

^[10] Real-time notifications dependent on user’s mobile network and Wi-Fi network at the time of transaction

^[11] Full list of Samsung Pay issuing partners can be found on https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/faq/

“Our partnership with TransferWise will help Samsung customers get a great deal on currency exchange every time,” said James Bradbury, Head of Services at Samsung Electronics UK. “We are committed to providing Samsung customers with innovative, secure technologies to make life easier, and we are happy to be the first Samsung market in Europe to launch the partnership.”

“At TransferWise, we’re building the best way to move money around the world, so it’s great to be able to add Samsung to our partner list, and make our service even more accessible for both consumers and businesses,” said Lars Trunin, head of UK Product at TransferWise. “We believe moving money across borders should be faster, cheaper, more transparent and more convenient, and we hope Samsung users find that to be the case as of today.”

Launching in the UK late last month, the partnership will bring two new TransferWise cards to Samsung Pay; TransferWise debit Mastercard® and the TransferWise debit Mastercard®️ for Business.

Samsung Pay customers will be able to hold more than 50 currencies at once to use in more than 70 countries around the world, making it simpler and more secure to spend abroad. For business users, expenses can now be done on-the-move whether home or abroad.

All payments are secured safely through Samsung Pay. For more information about Samsung Pay, visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/

LONDON, UK – June 24^th, 2020 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has today announced a new partnership between Samsung Pay, the digital banking platform Curve, one of Europe’s leading fintechs, and Mastercard to launch the Samsung Pay Card.

 The all-new digital payment solution will offer Samsung customers greater flexibility and control when managing their finances by offering a single view of spend, whilst also enabling a simple and secure way to pay.

With the ability to sync multiple loyalty and bank cards in one place, the Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve, will offer customers a true digital wallet experience, all through the convenience of their mobile device.

The partnership with Curve is the first of its kind in Europe for Samsung Pay, and the unique card and digital offering will provide all these benefits, and more, when Samsung Pay Card officially launches in the UK later this year.

  “We are delighted to announce this new partnership with Curve, coming together to provide a new payment solution for Samsung customers which will be available via Samsung Pay later this year” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice-President of Samsung UK & Ireland.

“At Samsung, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we strive to create the best technology, services and solutions. The Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve will allow us to expand our Samsung Pay offering, giving our loyal customers even greater benefits and rewards than ever before.” 

Shachar Bialick, Founder and CEO of Curve said; “Both Samsung and Curve are doing remarkable things in their industries, this new partnership sees two of the most innovative companies in the world collaborate on an exciting product that undoubtedly will raise the bar for Fintech globally.

We are delighted to be able to offer Curve’s unique benefits to customers of one of the world’s biggest brands and enable customers to access a significantly greater range of banking services leading to a healthier financial life with Samsung Pay.”

For more information about Samsung Pay Card, visit: http://www.samsung.com/uk/samsung-pay/samsungpaycard

About Curve

Curve is an over-the-top banking platform, consolidating multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and even smarter app. It allows customers to supercharge their legacy banks to the 21st century without leaving their bank or topping-up. Curve offers a host of benefits to its customers; it makes all your cards fee-free when spending abroad, you get instant notifications and categorisation of spend, you can earn instant 1% cashback at the likes of Amazon, Uber, Netflix and Sainsbury’s and Time Travel enables customers to swap spend to a different card in the app for up to two weeks after the purchase was made.

LONDON, UK – March 26, 2019 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy A70, the newest smartphone in the popular Galaxy A range. Built with Samsung’s latest innovations and upgraded essential features, the Galaxy A70 showcases a stylish design, large infinity display, enhanced triple camera, powerful battery and seamless connectivity. This smartphone is designed for digital natives who want to capture, connect and share life as it happens.

“Today’s consumers are using their phones in a more visually active and authentic way – sharing their experiences and staying connected longer,” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President, Samsung UK and Ireland. “These connections can only thrive when the most essential features allow people to enhance interactions through spontaneous, collaborative, and genuine connection. This requires an evolution. Which is why, to meet the needs of this emerging generation, we created the new Galaxy A70 – designed for the way people are connecting now.”

Stand out with an immersive display and sleek design

Featuring a 6.7” Infinity-U display along with the biggest screen in the Galaxy A portfolio to date, the Galaxy A70 provides a more immersive edge-to-edge experience to everyday activities. The Galaxy A70’s sleek and ergonomic design and a 20:9 display ratio delivers an immersive viewing experience whilst providing optimal grip.

Available in four distinctive colours including Coral – this year’s on-trend colour– Blue, Black and White, the Galaxy A70 features a stylish prism effect that reveals stunning gradient colours depending on light direction and reflections.

Never miss a moment

With the Galaxy A70’s enhanced triple camera comes with a 32MP super high-resolution front and rear lens, take bright sharp shots that never sacrifice on image quality no matter where you are, or what time of day. The Depth lens enables you to adjust the depth of field to focus before and after taking a shot so people can choose what and where they want to highlight. Combined with the 8MP Ultra Wide Lens, enjoy expansive photos that mirror the same viewing angle as the human eye.

Make the most of your snaps with the Galaxy A70’s Scene Optimiser that can recognise and intuitively enhance up to 20 scenes, bringing out the best in what it sees. And with Flaw Detection that automatically identifies glitches before you click, you’ll never miss the perfect shot.

Stay live for longer

The Galaxy A70 comes with a powerful 4,500 mAH battery, giving you the freedom and convenience to share and stream. With Super-Fast Charging at 25W, you can be back in the action faster when you need a battery boost.

Connect seamlessly and securely

The Galaxy A70’s new intuitive positioning of the on-screen fingerprint scanner makes it more convenient than ever to control access to your phone for a more seamless user experience without requiring people to reposition their grip. Paired with Samsung Pass, people can sign into websites and apps by using biometric authentication as an easier and more secure way of logging-in. This ease and convenience is enabled by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform designed to protect from chipset to software. Samsung Knox gives you a piece of mind about your privacy on the Galaxy A70, so you can use your phone freely with ease.

Get the full Galaxy experience

Galaxy A70 features Samsung’s One UI platform to encourage productivity and focus. Designed to improve the Samsung’s Galaxy user experience, One UI makes interactions enables convenient and smarter interaction including One Handed Navigation, making interactions easier by bringing the controls within one-handed reach. To make the experience more comfortable, consumers can enable One UI’s Night Mode to switch the display to evening time viewing and get more control over screen time with the Galaxy A70’s App Timer that gives visibility over your screen usage levels. Additionally, the Galaxy A70 includes Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Bixby, and more.

The Galaxy A70 will be available in the UK from the 3rd May, RRP £369.

Stay tuned for more information on the Galaxy A that will be revealed at ‘A Galaxy Event’ – taking place across three different continents on 10^th April.

To learn more about the Galaxy A Series, visit https://news.samsung.com/uk / www.samsungmobilepress.com

Samsung Galaxy A70 Product Specifications

Until 3^rd May 2019, Samsung is offering customers the chance to win an array of prizes when they use Samsung Pay. To enter the prize draw and be in with a chance to win, new and existing Samsung Pay users* must enter the prize draw, then use Samsung Pay to make five transactions by 3^rd May 2019.

Prizes on offer include a 55” 2018 Q9F flagship QLED 4K television, a selection of 42mm Galaxy Watches and Samsung LEVEL box slim speakers as well as 64GB Micro SD cards.

Samsung Pay allows consumers to keep all of their cards in one place and make purchases above the £30 contactless limit in shops across the UK.

Customers with the new Galaxy S10 and S10+ devices can now experience enhanced security to enjoy even quicker payments with Ultrasonic Fingerprint Security.

For the chance to win simply register an eligible bank card, join the prize draw through the Samsung Pay app and then use the card within Samsung Pay five times by 3^rd May 2019.