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Samsung Shop App: Making Mother’s Day Shopping Easier Than Ever

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:33:11 +0000

This Mother’s Day, Samsung is helping you celebrate the most important woman in your life with ease and style through the Samsung Shop App – a powerful online platform designed to simplify your shopping experience and help you find the perfect gift. The Samsung Shop App has you covered with;

Up to 30% off mother’s day gift ideas
An EXTRA 10% off your first order on the Samsung Shop App
Free delivery
Flexibile finance to spread the cost of your favourite tech at your convenience

The Samsung Shop App offers a full range of Samsung products – from cutting-edge mobile devices and stylish wearables to home appliances that bring both function and joy. It’s the ultimate tool to make shopping for mom thoughtful, seamless, and stress-free.

If you find yourself shopping last minute, you’re in luck because you can avoid the hassle of in-store crowds this Mother’s Day by browsing the Samsung Shop App from the comfort of your home. With just a few taps, you can explore gift ideas, access limited-time deals, and enjoy a smooth checkout process with multiple payment options.

Here’s why the Samsung Shop App is the perfect gifting platform this Mother’s Day:

Free Delivery: Get your new Samsung products delivered to your door at no cost to you.
Exclusive In-App Deals: Enjoy access to special offers available only through the app.
Flexible Finance: Choose from a variety of secure payment methods and flexible finance such as PayJustNow, Mobicred, Float and more.
Samsung Rewards: Earn Bonus Samsung Rewards when you purchase selected products that could well be the perfect tech gift for mom.
Wide Product Range: From smartphones to smartwatches, kitchen appliances to tablets – discover everything mom might love, all in one place.
Personalised Recommendations: The app suggests gifts based on your preferences and browsing history, making it easy to find something special.
Order Tracking and Delivery Updates: Stay updated on your order status with real-time notifications and shipping details.
24/7 Customer Support: Need help? Access expert assistance at any time, right from the app.

Whether you’re gifting a new smartphone, a time-saving appliance, or a stylish wearable, the Samsung Shop App makes it easy to show your appreciation for mom in a meaningful way.

Download the Samsung Shop App today from the Google Play Store or Apple Play Store, visit https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/mothers-day to discover exclusive Mother’s Day offers and gift ideas that are just a tap away.

Samsung-Float partnership to offer SA consumers flexible & responsible ways to purchase goods & services online

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:01:32 +0000

Buy now & pay in up to 6 monthly instalments using your available credit limit. No interest or fees. No applications. No new credit. No-brainer.

Samsung has partnered with Float – an instalment payment platform that splits purchases on your credit card into interest-free, fee-free monthly instalments – to offer South African consumers a flexible and responsible way to purchase goods and services online, without having to pay the full amount upfront.

Buy now pay later services gained popularity in South Africa, when financial pressures on consumers – brought on by the challenging COVID period – started growing exponentially over the years. With Float’s new instalment payment technology, Samsung customers can enjoy their purchases today and use the available limit on their credit card to pay in bite-size instalments of up to 6-months, without ever needing to take on new credit.

Float allows consumers to choose the number of interest-free, monthly instalments that suit them – giving them all the time in the world to manage their credit card payments, without being charged any interest or fees. Unlike other financing options, Float does not issue consumers with any new credit – it simply helps them to use their existing credit in a smart manner. With this new and convenient service, consumers will now be able to enjoy all the perks of their credit card in a more responsible way than ever possible before.

Astrud Meintjes, Head of eCommerce, at Samsung South Africa said: “As a customer-centric company, we are always looking for solutions that respond to our customers’ evolving needs. This partnership with Float allows us the opportunity to provide South African consumers with a simple and absolute shopping experience on their terms.”

Samsung.com, in conjunction with Float, is taking consumer’s existing Visa or Mastercard credit card further with this payment service that works a bit like a budget facility; however, it is interest-free – always.

Alex Forsyth-Thompson, CEO of Float said: “Our partnership with the iconic Samsung brand is a significant milestone in our mission to help make exceptional products and services more accessible to South African consumers. Float’s innovative instalment payment technology is designed to provide some much-needed relief to a consumer under pressure, by helping them to use their existing credit in the smartest way possible. It also gives Samsung the tools to increase their conversions and basket sizes. It’s an exciting opportunity and we hope to accelerate the growth of Samsung in South Africa.”

And there’s more! Because consumers are using their existing credit, there are no applications and no credit checks whatsoever. And the cherry on top? They continue to earn their Samsung Rewards points and credit card rewards points. With thousands of Samsung products featured here – consumers can now have the convenience of shopping for their choice of smartphones, TVs, home appliances and more – and then pay all of it later.

Samsung proudly supports Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030.

Disclaimers

Terms & conditions apply https://shop.samsung.com/za/terms-and-conditions

Samsung partners with Mustek to launch a one of its kind Experience Centre at Mustek head office in Midrand

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:32:05 +0000

Samsung partners with Mustek to launch a one of its kind Experience Centre at Mustek head office in Midrand

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 12 October 2022 – Samsung has partnered with Mustek, an information communication and technology (ICT) distributor, to launch the Mustek-Samsung Experience Centre at Mustek headquarters in Midrand, showcasing Samsung’s innovation multi-product solutions. The President and CEO of Samsung South Africa, Mr Bumsuk Hong and Mustek CEO, Mr Hein Engelbrecht officially unveiled the Experience Centre to guests that included various clients, officials from both companies and members of the media.

Upon opening the Mustek – Samsung Experience centre there was, an array of some of the innovative products that Samsung has to offer including Smart Signage, The Flip Pro, Hospitality TV, Lifestyle TV, Freestyle the latest Galaxy devices, the Z Flip4 and Z Fold4, S8 Tablet Series, Wearables, HRM, Smart & Gaming Monitors,

As an electronics distributor, Mustek headquarters is a prime location for its many clients to get exposed to the great Samsung products that can help enhance their respective businesses and their customers’ lives. Mustek Samsung Business Lead, Mr Kirk Toweel, said the centre had been in planning for last 18 months and that it has come to fruition and this is a shared vision and commitment between the two companies. “This is the biggest experience centre we have in the company, and it is quite fitting as it’s made possible by a premium vendor in Samsung and the number one distributor in Mustek. We are humbled about this collaboration and excited about what the centre is going to bring for all concerned, this opens the ever-evolving landscape to the B2B Channel. I believe in the Premium Partnership of the Vendor, Distributor and the Mustek Reseller which forms our Premium Tripod,” said Toweel.

“This is truly the first step to unlocking the next chapter of Samsung’s connected experience from our innovative portfolio from Mobile Experience to Consumer Electronics that are all powered by SmartThings which creates an inclusive ecosystem and an unmatched multi-device experience that enables users to control and transform their environment as they wish. “Through our latest innovations, Samsung is providing more open, connected and smarter experiences for everyone. We are proud to share our global market share across mobile, smart signage, consumer TV and Monitors, not to forget our extensive range of memory products. This, however, would not be possible without strong partners and we are very humbled, but also proud to be given the opportunity to further extend our distribution landscape through the Mustek Group,” said Mike van Lier – Director Consumer Electronics at Samsung.

The opening of the centre aligns with one of Samsung’s key values and biggest missions of creating and enhancing consumer experiences anywhere and everywhere possible. It adds a further leaf in the growth of Samsung’s Business to Business (B2B) engagement.

Samsung supports bid of Busan expo 2030

Samsung & Mustek Announce Distribution Partnership

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:27:18 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 12 October 2021 – Samsung has partnered with Mustek, one of the largest ICT distributors in South Africa. Already a leader in Smart signage solutions globally for the past 11 years, offering business solution across the retail, hospitality, finance, education and public sector, Samsung has now enhanced its distribution capacity. Its capabilities are strengthened through its partnership with Mustek, as it can leverage its larger footprint and route to market. The partnership, which initially began in 2019 with Samsung’s Smart Signage solutions was extended to include mobile, monitor and memory products. Mustek is one of the most respected names in today’s technology landscape and will bolster Samsung’s mission to create and distribute pioneering products and innovative networks.

“We are pleased to have Mustek as a part of our vision to create and distribute cutting-edge technology solutions that make life better across every business segment in the country. They have continually demonstrated their shared commitment to quality and service. As Samsung, we are also pleased to work with a company, that like us, have a Level 1 B-BEEE rating. This is a major component of our mission to work with like-minded companies that support both the company and country’s growth,” says Mike Van Ler, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa.

Mustek supports bespoke technology solutions and sales and have renowned project management abilities to roll out larger projects, that complement the route to market for Samsung product delivery. Their service across various verticals include Government, education, retail, financial & banking, hospitality & tourism, mining, healthcare and telecommunications.

“We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Samsung, says David Kan, CEO of Mustek Limited. Mustek has made extensive investments in providing supply chain and logistics systems that empower channel partners with the speed, efficiency, and flexibility they need to meet the needs of today’s demanding and connected world. Together, we can achieve so much more, to provide South Africa`s businesses including Public Sector with technologies that expand the boundaries within which they operate, to gain flexibility in the way that they work by providing the right technologies, at the right place and time, nationally.”

Get A Galaxy Of Care With Samsung Care+

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:55:14 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 23 July 2021 – Each Samsung device is designed to pioneering standards. However, accidents do happen. No matter how careful you are, you can accidentally damage your phone in many ways: dropping it on a hard surface, sitting on your phone when it’s in your back pocket, bumping into things while your phone is in your pocket or purse, etc. Thankfully, with Samsung Care+, your smartphone is covered for those unforeseen accidental damages¹. It’s also important to note that only Samsung original parts are used to repair your device and it’s done swiftly to get you back on your phone in no time.

What you enjoy with Samsung Care+

Up to 36 months Protection

Make up to 2 claims for accidental damage repairs within 36 months, and save with a low repair fee per claim. This is Care+ plan dependent.

Battery Replacement

Stay powered up with hassle-free battery replacements with each valid screen repair.

Hardware Repairs

Enjoy convenient repairs using genuine Samsung parts, from Samsung’s authorised service partners.

Software Coverage

If your phone is not working smoothly, Samsung will troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Payment Options

Samsung Care Plus offers once-off and debit order payment options.

Get cover from as little as R49 per month or R499 once off (Cover plans are device specific)

How to Register

Buying Care Plus is quick and can be done in 3 easy steps:

Firstly, purchase your new Galaxy device* and log onto https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/samsung-care-plus/ to buy Care Plus and find more product information.

Note: Your Care Plus purchase must be done within 30 days from device purchase

Secondly, click on the Buy Now button on the page ( Direct link https://www.samsungcareplus.com/za#!/). You will then need to select a Care Plus plan, register the new device IMEI* as well as banking details for payment.

Thirdly, once payment is made, your Care Plus plan is activated and you will now enjoy peace of mind on your Galaxy.

Alternatively, you can also register for Care Plus on Samsung members by clicking on the Care Plus Banner and follow the prompts.

You can now plan for the unplanned with accidental damage protection

Samsung Care+ is available in two options, Samsung Care+ Premium and Samsung Care+ Standard. Samsung Care+ Premium offers accidental damage protection to your entire Galaxy device,
where Samsung Care+ Standard offers screen and/or back glass protection only. Depending on your plan you can get up to two repairs as well as a free battery swap with each valid screen repair.

Samsung has also added its ‘Door to Door’ service, which makes Samsung Care+ even more appealing. It offers a convenient, hassle-free smartphone repair service for customers who require a smartphone repair, by providing another option to visiting a customer care centre². You can now opt to have your smartphone picked up from your home or business, repaired and returned with Samsung’s Door to Door service. This seamless service applies to repairs within 40km of a customer care centre.

For Samsung Care+ terms and conditions and to sign up, visit https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/samsung-care-plus/.

¹Terms and conditions apply:

Samsung Care+ can only be purchased within 30 days from device purchase date.
Samsung Care+ prices are subject to change without notice.
Once off payments can be made via straight or budget.

²A device repair service of R330 (both ways) is applicable. Terms and conditions apply.

Samsung Introduces Its First ISOCELL Image Sensor Tailored for Automotive Applications

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:26:43 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 22 July 2021 – Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced ISOCELL Auto 4AC, an automotive image sensor that offers advanced 120-decibel (dB) high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) especially for surround-view monitors (SVM) or rear-view cameras (RVC) in high-definition resolution (1280 x 960). The new sensor is Samsung’s first imaging solution optimized for automotive applications.

“The new ISOCELL Auto 4AC combines Samsung’s innovative and market-proven image sensor technologies with a unique CornerPixel solution for advanced HDR and LFM capabilities, offering exceptional viewing experiences regardless of lighting conditions,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “Starting with the ISOCELL Auto 4AC, we plan to expand our automotive sensor line-up to areas such as camera monitor systems (CMS), autonomous driving and in-cabin monitoring.”

Various lighting situations on the road may pose obstacles to the driver. Quick transitions from a low-lit environment to a brighter one, such as exiting a tunnel, may require a few seconds for the driver’s eyes to adjust. Also, flickering from LED headlamps or road signage, such as street lamps and traffic lights, could become increasingly noticeable on the automotive system’s camera screen.

The ISOCELL Auto 4AC offers a safer driving experience with an enhanced field of view for the driver with its CornerPixel technology. The technology features a specialised pixel structure that mitigates LED light over 90-hertz (Hz). Within a single pixel area, it embeds two photodiodes, one 3.0µm pixel for viewing low light images, and a 1.0µm pixel placed at the corner of the big pixel for brighter environments. With two photodiodes capturing images in different exposures simultaneously, the sensor offers up to 120dB HDR with minimal motion blur, allowing smoother transitions between dark and bright areas while preserving more details of the road ahead.

To minimise LED flickering, the smaller photodiode’s exposure time can be extended, preventing pulsing LED light from being displayed as flickering on the camera screen. This delivers a more pleasant viewing experience for the driver and more accurate image data on LED-embedded objects for the automotive system to recognise. The Samsung ISOCELL Auto 4AC comes in a 1/3.7-inch optical format with 1.2 million 3.0-micrometer (µm) pixels, and for streamlined client system installations, an image signal processor (ISP) is embedded within the sensor.

The 4AC meets stringent AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualifications, including a -40°C to 125°C operating temperature range, and is currently in mass production.

* Editor’s Note: Actual performance may vary depending on device and user environment.

* Samsung first announced its ISOCELL technology in 2013, which reduces colour crosstalk between pixels by placing a physical barrier, allowing small-sized pixels to achieve higher colour fidelity. Based on this technology, Samsung introduced the industry’s first 1.0um-pixel image sensor in 2015 and a 0.9-pixel sensor in 2017. Samsung continues to enhance its pixel isolation methods with ISOCELL Plus and the ISOCELL 2.0 technologies.

Introducing 1 Life Pulse Lite: A innovative health management Program Set to Transform The Life Insurance Industry

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:27:01 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 January 2021 – Samsung, 1Life and VeoSens launched Pulse Lite a world-first in South Africa and is set to transform the life insurance market, while simultaneously enhancing South African’s approach to better health. 1Life Pulse Lite works differently from what is currently in the market, in that it provides long-term financial benefit for making incremental changes in your daily life. The difference between VeoSens and other health management apps is that VeoSens removes the complicated jargon and provides simplified metrics that are easy to decipher and understand. This empowers people to make informed decisions regarding their wellbeing. The product is compelling: Backed by the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and VeoSens app technology, it enables consumers to earn additional ife insurance cover, by making better daily choices.

Pulse Lite is an innovative health management program that provides consumers with a simple, intuitive means of tracking one’s health. When you sign up for 1Life Pulse Lite, you are immediately allocated Base Bonus Cover of R50 000, which you can then grow in two ways: One by simply monitoring your activities on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and secondly by making positive lifestyle changes to improve your well-being. You can grow your cover up to R18, 200 per month or R607 per day. The special offer is available from 18 December 2020.

The Technology Whose Time Has Come

Life insurance has been modelled around how people live their lives. The healthier you live, the lower your risk profile and the less your premiums are. This technology really helps elevate this, by giving consumers tangible measures of their wellbeing and enabling them to take real control whilst encouraging them to make the necessary amendments for a better life. 1Life Pulse Lite is the culmination of this technology partnered with life insurance, creating a platform for consumers to add greater value to the cover.

Pioneering Cover: Adapting to our consumer needs in the New Normal has been made even easier through this pioneering technology. 1Life Pulse Lite is a sophisticated health management solution that tracks and guides heart, activity and sleep, monitoring overall wellbeing. Every time you choose to get a little extra sleep or go for a walk, for example, you’re likely to grow your life cover. To qualify for the programme you simply need to buy the Galaxy Watch Active2, register with 1Life and download the VeoSens app.

The Incredible Watch: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is technology designed to complement your lifestyle and with this partnership, it can do so effortlessly. With the many recent and unprecedented changes in the world, many of us are dealing with anxiety, which affects our body’s ability to rest. The Galaxy Watch Active2 effortlessly tracks your fitness, sleep, stress and even becomes a running coach. The stylish and popular Galaxy Watch Active2, which was first released in 2013, is an incredible example of Samsung’s innovation and leadership in wearable technology and is now wonderfully paired with 1Life.

The Innovative App: VeoSens is a tailor-made Health Management Solution. It is a user-friendly health companion, that provides a consumer 4 scores with life-like illustrations that help you intuitively manage your health and get rewarded for even better sleeping habits. The VeoSens health management solution is built on the recognition that people are different and not everyone is an athlete. Relative to other health apps, it factors in every consumers’ lifestyle and then offers bespoke health management recommendations based on individual metrics. This ensures that everyone can benefit rather than just a few fitness fanatics. Ultimately, 1Life Pulse, through VeoSens provides a real-time snapshot of one’s overall wellbeing, which allows users to experience positive and life-changing outcomes.

Benefits of Pulse Lite: The benefits are clear

Access to the world’s first intuitive health management solution VeoSens worth R960 per annum

Paid-up life insurance premium for a year to a minimum value of R3960

Consumers also reap the health and financial benefits through earning up to R250 000 for making healthier choices

Bespoke solutions for each and every consumer

How to register for 1Life Pulse Lite:

Purchase a Galaxy Watch Active 2 on the Samsung E-store or a participating retailer

Download the Samsung Galaxy Wearable App from either IOS or Galaxy Play Store

Pair your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 to your mobile device (refer to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Quick Start guide)

Activate 1Life Pulse Lite

Download the VeoSens App to your smartphone (available on Play Store and iStore)

Open your VeoSens App and follow the prompts to login and set up VeoSens on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

These simple steps are the smart way to a better you. The power of technology to reshape lives has never been more in our own hands.

All insurance and financial services in relation to 1Life Pulse Lite is provided exclusively by 1Life Insurance Limited (“1Life”), an authorized Insurer and Financial Services Provider. Samsung is not authorized to provide any insurance or financial services on behalf of 1Life and will only provide customers with factual information of a non- financial nature. All queries relating to the product and any financial services should be directed at 1Life

Samsung Pay Now Available on Gautrain

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:58:05 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 07 December 2020 – Over an unprecedented year, Samsung Pay has amplified its expansion of contactless payments through significant growth in South Africa. Having already reached the three million transactions mark, Samsung Pay has now achieved another major milestone with its introduction on Gautrain. Commuters can now make use of the Tap & Go convenience of Samsung Pay as they travel using a Galaxy device or watch. There will be no need to preload a Gautrain card when you use the Samsung Pay system.

“This is another major milestone for Samsung Pay and for all South Africans looking for a safe and secure way to make payments on the go. The introduction of Samsung Pay aboard the Gautrain is a wonderful example of our ability to adapt and grow during this New Normal and beyond. It’s great to see Samsung leading the way at a time when there is a major focus on health and security. The convenience of the platform will have long-term benefits for the country, “Kagiso Khaole, Head of e-commerce and Services at Samsung South Africa.

Contactless payment has been prevalent and popular over the years internationally, and now we are seeing the same trend locally, with how South Africans have enthusiastically embraced Samsung Pay. Its benefits have of course come into the spotlight recently with the need for social distance, sanitise our hands and limit human contact. The system allows users to load their bank cards and store loyalty cards and adds even more convenience with the ability to use it on Gautrain with over 40 Samsung Galaxy smartphones and watches – making their journey a breeze.

As a pioneer in the category, South Africans placed their trust in the system early on. The impressive growth of Samsung Pay locally is fuelled by the need for enhanced security, simplicity and convenience. Additionally, Samsung Pay offers users monthly competitions, allowing customers to win prizes for simply paying at their favourite stores with Samsung Pay. Customers can also buy prepaid vouchers for electricity, mobile airtime/data, gaming and multimedia streaming services like Netflix, Showmax and Spotify as well as the offer of a Newsstand subscription, which provides access to thousands of magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription of R90 per month. Samsung Pay customers gain instant access to the multitude of titles both local and international, accessible from any device with a shelf value of approximately R45 a magazine, including categories of automotive, arts, health, sport, family, financial and entertainment to mention a few.

About Samsung Pay

The popular payment solution has enhanced the way we pay, via the ability to use multiple payment cards from our banking partners in one digital wallet, with our network now including ABSA, Standard Bank, First National Bank, RMB Private Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec, Nedbank, Virgin Money and British Airways. Store loyalty cards can also be added to Samsung Pay on Galaxy devices, for additional convenience – making a traditional wallet far less necessary and checkout even quicker.

Security is one of the biggest concerns in payment systems and consumers can rest assured that Samsung Pay comes with an additional layer of security know as Samsung Knox, a set of security features pre-installed in most Samsung smartphones, tablets and wearables to provide our consumers with peace of mind. Samsung Knox technology constantly monitors your phone to keep your information safe while every purchase uses an encrypted digital token for added security, so your actual card number is never stored or used during a transaction and your token information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times. Ultimately, Samsung Pay has re-imagined the way we pay.

Samsung Pay can be used with the following devices: Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip, Note20 Ultra 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 5G, Note20, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S20 FE, S10+, S10, S10e, Note10+, Note10, Note10 Lite (NFC only), Note9, Note8, S9+, S9, S8+, S8, S7 Edge, S7, A9, A80, A8, A71, A70, A7 (2017), A51, A5 (2017), A31, A30s, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Watch, Watch Active, Watch Active2, Gear S3 and Gear Sport.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

How South Africans Are Driving the Growth of Samsung Pay During Lockdown

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:01:14 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 18 November 2020 – The greater emphasis on health and the need to social distance recently, has amplified the relentless expansion of contactless payments, with Samsung Pay seeing significant growth in South Africa. The global pandemic has had a fundamental impact on our behaviours in a matter of months. With remote working and online shopping more of a norm, we’ve also adapted to the need to keep our distance, sanitise our hands and limit human contact. This is seen very clearly when we shop in-store which is why even more South Africans have enthusiastically gravitated towards Samsung Pay, as a safer, simpler and secure way to pay using our beloved smartphones. These are some of the reasons Samsung Pay has now surpassed 3 million transactions in the country, leading the way in the mobile tap-to-pay category. This could indicate a shift in how South Africans view cash, especially with the massive increase in smartphone usage. Additionally, Samsung Pay has grown, as it is also available in Samsung’s range of affordable A-series smartphones. This makes Samsung Pay accessible to over 40 Samsung Galaxy smartphones and watches.

“Samsung Pay just went extra contactless, making payments contact-free, which has enhanced its appeal to South Africans. As a pioneer in the category, South Africans placed their trust in the system early on. The impressive growth locally is fuelled by the country’s passion for innovation that puts their needs first – foremost security and secondly, convenience at its very finest. Samsung Pay reached two million transactions in February, so the acceleration in usage is immensely positive “says Kagiso Khaole, Head of e-commerce and Services at Samsung South Africa.

Samsung Pay Adds More Reasons to Go Contactless

It offers users monthly competitions, allowing customers to win prizes for simply paying at their favourite stores with Samsung Pay.

In addition, customers can buy prepaid vouchers for electricity, mobile airtime/data, gaming and multimedia streaming services like Netflix, Showmax and Spotify as well as the offer of a Newsstand subscription, which provides access to thousands of magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription of R90 per month. Samsung Pay customers gain instant access to the multitude of titles both local and international, accessible from any device with a shelf value of approximately R45 a magazine, including categories of automotive, arts, health, sport, family, financial and entertainment to mention a few.

About Samsung Pay

The popular payment solution has enhanced the way we pay, via the ability to use multiple payment cards from our banking partners in one digital wallet, with our network now including ABSA, Standard Bank, First National Bank, RMB Private Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec, Nedbank, Virgin Money and British Airways. Store loyalty cards can also be added to Samsung Pay on Galaxy devices, for additional convenience – making a traditional wallet far less necessary and checkout even quicker.

Security is one of the biggest concerns in payment systems and consumers can rest assured that Samsung Pay comes with an additional layer of security know as Samsung Knox, a set of security features pre-installed in most Samsung smartphones, tablets and wearables to provide our consumers with peace of mind. Samsung Knox technology constantly monitors your phone to keep your information safe while every purchase uses an encrypted digital token for added security, so your actual card number is never stored or used during a transaction and your token information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times. Ultimately, Samsung Pay has re-imagined the way we pay.

Samsung Pay can be used with the following devices: Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip, Note20 Ultra 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 5G, Note20, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S20 FE, S10+, S10, S10e, Note10+, Note10, Note10 Lite (NFC only), Note9, Note8, S9+, S9, S8+, S8, S7 Edge, S7, A9, A80, A8, A71, A70, A7 (2017), A51, A5 (2017), A31, A30s, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Watch, Watch Active, Watch Active2, Gear S3 and Gear Sport.

* 97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables and smartphones (NFC only) will have a lower acceptance rate.

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Samsung Care+ Offers Peace of Mind to Galaxy Device owners through Accidental Damage Protection

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:09:52 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 14 July 2020 – Mobile devices are an integral part of our everyday lives from our social interactions to their role as tools for business. Clearly, technology has the power to connect people even during the lockdown. However, home or away, accidents do happen, and there are few things more inconvenient than a cracked or broken phone screen. This is a cost few people are prepared for, which is why Samsung has factored in the traditionally high costs associated with smartphone repairs and created Samsung Care+, a service plan that offers accidental damage protection to your Galaxy device. Samsung South Africa has created Samsung Care+, with pricing tailored to its devices from the popular Galaxy A Series to the latest pioneering devices – the Galaxy S20 Series and Galaxy Z Flip.

You can now plan for the unplanned with accidental damage protection

Each Samsung device is designed to stringent standards, however, unforeseen accidental damage can happen. With Samsung Care+, the applicable devices are covered for accidental damages. Samsung Care+ is available in two options, Samsung Care+ Premium and Samsung Care+ Standard. Samsung Care+ Premium offers accidental damage protection to your entire Galaxy device, where Samsung Care+ Standard offers screen and/or back glass protection only. Depending on your plan you can get up to two repairs as well as a free battery swap with each valid screen repair. You can get Samsung Care+ Standard for the latest devices such as the Galaxy S20 for a once-off fee of R1499 or R99 per month over 24 months. Samsung is currently offering Samsung Care+ Premium on promotion for the S20 range of devices at only R499 once-off till 31 July 2020. That’s a massive saving of R1499 This means protecting this incredible new device is so much easier. Samsung Care+ pricing for the Galaxy A Series starts from only R59pm or R499 once-off.

All Samsung Care+ service plans must be activated within 30 days from your device purchase date. For Samsung Care+ terms and conditions and to sign up, visit https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/samsung-care-plus/. It’s also important to note that only Samsung original parts are used to repair your device and it’s done swiftly to get you back on your phone in no time.

“Samsung has invested in human-centred technologies that allow customers to do so much more. This is why we created Samsung Care+. It gives customers the peace of mind of knowing that their device will be restored to the same superior level they purchased it. This is part of the Samsung ecosystem, which is focused on enhancing every part of the user journey. With 24/7 set-up assistance and remote access, walk-in assistance and access to Samsung experts, we are equipped to get devices repaired faster and better,” says Kagiso Khaole, Head: Content and Services at Samsung Africa.

The table indicates the Samsung Care+ pricing across the Galaxy range

*S20 R499 promotion ending on 31 July 2020

Terms and Conditions Apply.