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 South Africa has announced the launch of Samsung Wallet¹, a new digital platform that will enable local Galaxy lovers to organise digital keys (SmartThings car keys), access offline and online payments, membership cards, transportation cards, coupons and Samsung Pass all in one, easy-to-use and secure mobile application.

If you thought that Samsung Pay was great, then think again – it just got better! Now meet Samsung Wallet, with just one swipe up, you’re all in. Samsung local customers can now look forward to a combination of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass all in one where you can store passwords, addresses and card details for easier online browsing and shopping, along with your bank and membership cards.

According to Euromonitor Research (2021) – for most consumers, security and privacy are the foremost important factors in the usage of digital wallets. In this modern age – consumers look at losing their phones as an equivalent of losing their wallets. Samsung has taken all of this into consideration and made sure that Samsung Wallet is protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox. With Samsung Wallet – you will now have three (3) ways to pay. You can still swipe up from your Galaxy device home screen and open the app from its icon, but you can also open Samsung Wallet by double tapping the side key.

“Samsung Wallet is a one-stop solution in replacing a physical wallet. This digital innovation is definitely bringing a new level of everyday convenience to mobile devices with a totally safe and secure environment for storing digital keys, cards and more. As part of our ongoing commitment to open ecosystems, we will continue to expand on the capabilities of Samsung Wallet by working closely with our trusted, local partners and developers,” says Justin Hume, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics South Africa.

It’s More than just a Payment Service

Samsung Wallet will now give local users a refined interface and one-swipe access to their payment cards, membership cards and much more.² Samsung Wallet also incorporates the functionality of Samsung Pass which securely stores passwords and enables users to quickly and easily log into apps and services.³

Convenient Access to Home

With the integration of SmartThings and Samsung’s partnerships with well-known home security companies,⁶ local users can easily add digital home keys to conveniently lock and unlock their doors with a Galaxy device.

As Secure as It Is Simple, Protected by Samsung Knox

Samsung Wallet is protected by a defense-grade security platform, Samsung Knox. Protection include fingerprint recognition and encryption that will help safeguard local users’ sensitive data, so only the device owners can access their important information. Along with Samsung Knox, certain key sensitive items in Samsung Wallet are stored in an isolated environment — the embedded Secure Element, which also helps protect against digital and physical hacking.

Availability

This incredible platform will be available to local consumers from November 2022. Local Galaxy users will simply open Samsung Pay or Samsung Pass app from their eligible Galaxy devices⁹ and follow the prompts to update and migrate to Samsung Wallet, alternatively, you can visit the https://www.samsung.com/za/apps/samsung-wallet/ to learn more.

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

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Disclaimers

¹ Availability and launching of specific features may vary by market and user’s device model and are subject to change.<
² Available on select cards and programs; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
³ Available on select apps and services; details of the features may vary by market.
⁴ Available on select exchanges; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
⁵ Available on select types of identifications, institutions and schools; details of the services may vary by market and are subject to change.
⁶ Available on select smart door locks and markets. For a list of global partners, please visit https://www.smartthings.com/products-list.

⁵⁹ Software updates currently scheduled to launch

⁵¹⁰ Requires Samsung Pay-enabled Galaxy phones running Android 9 Pie or later. Some elements require an eSE-enabled device. For the full list of compatible devices, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung South Africa is pleased to announce the launch of Capitec on the Samsung Pay platform this July. For Capitec’s many customers, it is time to say goodbye to your wallet and hello to Samsung Pay, a pioneering mobile payment solution that offers a hyper-convenient way to pay on the go. With the ability to effortlessly load your bank as well as your loyalty cards on your mobile device, this a safe, secure and simplified banking solution. Samsung Pay’s enduring success is being driven through strong partnerships with major banking institutions, and its growth will be further amplified with the addition of Capitec.

Samsung’s commitment to bringing South Africans more convenient ways to pay should come as great news to Capitec customers. Now, more people will be able to enjoy an enhanced way of mobile banking, providing an easier and better way to make payments, no matter where life takes you. Samsung is excited to open up a new world of possibilities for anyone who banks with Capitec, with their Mastercard debit or Mastercard credit card. This includes a new promotion to make it even better to enter the world of Samsung Pay.

Capitec customers who register with Samsung Pay could win one of two epic Galaxy S21 FE smartphones – valued at R15,999 plus a pair of Galaxy Buds Live valued at R1,999¹. The promotion period is between 5 July and 31 July 2022. To enter, Capitec customers simply need to install Samsung Pay, register, and make five transactions to be eligible for the amazing prizes¹.

Francois Viviers, group executive of Marketing and Communications, says, “Technology has become so integrated into the way we do things as a society. That’s why we’ve partnered with Samsung Pay to make payments frictionless. As the biggest digital bank in SA, we are boosting access to Samsung Pay in a significant way and we are helping our 18 million clients to make cashless payments even easier. This is just another proof point in our drive to simplify banking for our clients so that they can live better.”

“Contactless payment has been prevalent and popular over the years internationally, and we are seeing the same trend locally with Samsung Pay. The platform’s usage had grown by 158% over the past 6 months, proving how enthusiastically South Africans are embracing the concept. As a pioneer in the category, we’re pleased to see so many people place their trust in this secure system early on. We look forward to seeing Capitec customers enjoy its enhanced security, simplicity and convenience, “said Justin Hume, Vice President: Mobile eXperience at Samsung South Africa.

Safe, secure access across a range of devices

Samsung Pay works seamlessly with supported Galaxy smartphones and has now grown to include supported Samsung Gear and Samsung Galaxy Watches so there are even more ways to enjoy the simplicity and convenience of Samsung Pay. With your bank cards loaded on a Samsung Pay supported smartphone or watch, paying is just a swipe, authenticate and tap away. This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives Samsung Pay-supported devices the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere² you can tap your card. It’s also designed to be one of the most secure mobile payment methods available, with the defence-grade protection of Samsung’s Knox security – which is already embedded into Samsung smartphones and watches. Furthermore, tokenisation from Visa, MasterCard and American Express secures your actual card information because it is never utilised during the payment process – instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for each transaction.

With the inclusion of Capitec Bank, Samsung Pay has now proudly partnered with Absa Bank, Capitec Bank, Discovery Bank, FNB, HBZ Bank Limited, Investec, Nedbank, RMB Private Bank and Standard Bank bringing the convenience of Samsung Pay to all their customers.

Samsung Pay can be downloaded, for free, from the Google Play store and the Galaxy Store. It is now available on an ever-increasing and wide range of devices from smartphones such as the Galaxy A22 to the latest flagship devices such as the Galaxy S22 Series and even foldable smartphones. Once you load your bank cards, paying is always just a quick, safe tap away, as Capitec customers will soon find out. For more information, click here.

¹ Prices may vary per retailer. Terms and conditions apply

²97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables (NFC only) will have a slightly lower acceptance rate as they can only be used at contactless terminals.

“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.

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“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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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 01 June 2020 – Emphasising Samsung’s renewed focus on health and wellbeing, the Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition is the product partnership that runners have been waiting for. This special edition watch is designed for people that love to run and want to improve their running fitness and form, with unique features that provide a connected running experience. Now, armed with just a watch connected to their running shoes and without the need for a phone, runners can do what they couldn’t do before. Cadence-based, real-time form coaching and Premium access to the world’s largest fitness community – MapMyRun – create an ecosystem experience that brings runners accurate data, more intuitive coaching and better overall exercise experiences. Six months of free MapMyRun Premium Membership access, with training plans, is included with the watch.

“We’re pleased to partner with Under Armour. They are a brand wholly focussed on meaningful fitness goals, which is why we designed the Galaxy Watch Active2 with unique features to amplify the experience of running, monitoring performance and improving overall well-being. It’s a unique and exciting synergy between technology and footwear, ” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Exclusively on Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition, when the smartwatch is paired with the UA HOVR running shoes, users also get real-time stats on stride length and real-time form coaching, improving the users’ overall fitness performance and technique as if running alongside a coach. This real-time feedback is only available on Galaxy Watch Active and Active2.

Always on Run Coaching

Using data from Galaxy Watch Active2 or from Under Armour Connected Footwear, users will see visual feedback and hear audio cues during workouts, which will help them improve their stride, maintain their pace and continue on the path to conquer their fitness goals. With real-time coaching based on data collected from the watch, the user can also adjust their form as they are running based on the personalised feedback they receive. Post-workout, users receive in-depth form analysis and detailed coaching tips on their smartphone, giving users a perspective on running form that is not available in any other product.

During workouts, the watch display will optimise for key data such as heart rate, pace and form, so users can view real time stats to track their progress against the plan. And it can also be effortlessly paired with the Samsung Galaxy Buds+, powered by AKG. This allows users to hear audio coaching cues throughout the workout to guide them towards their goals. The Galaxy Buds+ can also be used to listen to pre-loaded music. After workouts, you can connect to your smartphone, to see more detailed workout reports for added insights.

Stay Connected Every Stride

In 2019, all of Under Armour’s HOVR high performance running footwear connects seamlessly to MapMyRun. Through supported Samsung devices, users can connect directly to their Samsung smartwatch and receive the same level of coaching and feedback.

“At Under Armour, every product we design is built around the mission to make all athletes better, and we believe that perfectly aligns with Samsung’s mission to create products that enrich people’s lives and build a new future. We are motivated to continue to push the limits of performance and technology through our relationship with Samsung; together we are paving the path for the future for immersive workout experiences. The introduction of the Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition, combined with our UA HOVR connected footwear and unique MapMyRun experience, will help runners improve their running form and ultimately their performance,” Paul Fipps, Chief Digital Officer at Under Armour.

The purposefully designed Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition comes in a lightweight, sporty, aluminum body, with a specially developed watch face and two size options – the 44mm with black strap for R8999*, and the 40mm with mod gray strap will be R8499*. Both straps are made with a soft FKM silicone material with breathable design, ensuring the best comfort for performance.

Fit For Every Part of Life

With the Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition, there is in fact a world of a difference compared to a regular smartwatch. It can even control your phone’s camera to capture those amazing views along the way. If the road takes you past the gym, paying for a smoothie is now a delicious treat with Samsung Pay and all your bank cards safely loaded on your watch. And if that’s music to your ears, then Spotify will be too, as this watch even has you covered with those must-have motivational running tunes.

*Recommended Retail Price

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – May 15, 2020 – It’s no doubt that inactivity can lead to a number of health issues, including weight gain, low energy and even depression. On the other hand, constant activity can prevent and may even reverse many of these issues. In fact, exercise is an instant hit of happy hormones. Once you’ve decided on a more active lifestyle, the right mindset and tools matter. The Galaxy Watch Active2 helps take care of both. It’s a helping hand that effortlessly motivates and reminds you to keep your goals on track.

“As part of the Galaxy family, Galaxy Watch Active2 is purposefully designed with new, intuitive, and refined features to bring more customisation to your lifestyle, enhancing your health and wellness as well as enabling seamless, connected living. The Galaxy Watch Active2 lets you live better through small, yet meaningful, daily changes, from reaching wellness goals such as sleep, fitness, and stress management to completing tasks efficiently, “ says Justin Hume. Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Purposeful Design, Customised to Your Life

The Galaxy Watch Active2 is masterfully designed to be both beautiful and customisable to your life. It comes in two different sizes—44mm and 40mm in diameter—and two styles: lightweight aluminium with a casual Fluoroelastomer (FKM) Band, and premium solid stainless steel with a leather strap.

The Perfect Companion for Your Wellness Goals

The Galaxy Watch Active2 also serves as your guide to improved health and wellness, providing actionable insights that can help you make positive lifestyle choices in your diet, exercise, mental health, sleep and more. With exercise, for example, this innovative smartwatch can manually track more than 39 workouts with seven of them automatically activated—including running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing machine, elliptical machine and dynamic workouts. With an updated Running Coach, you can monitor your running pace in real-time and enjoy seven different running programs to help meet your goals. The Galaxy Watch Active2 even incorporates innovative new health sensors on the back, which take in readings faster, so you know you’re getting insights quickly to maximise your fitness routine and stay on track.

Integral Part of the Galaxy Ecosystem

As part of the Galaxy family, the Galaxy Watch Active2 brings the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem to the smartwatch for those who want to do it all. When the Galaxy Watch Active2 is paired to your Galaxy smartphone,¹ for example, the Watch Camera Controller² on the Galaxy Watch Active2 allows you to take photos, start recording a video, preview footage on the watch, switch between front and rear lenses, set a timer and then check the final photo or video—all from your wrist. You can also use Wireless PowerShare on your Galaxy smartphone to charge your smartwatch in an easy and intuitive way.

Plus, all the Samsung services you get with the Galaxy ecosystem – like Samsung Health, SmartThings, Samsung Pay, and more—are seamlessly integrated with your watch and across your devices. You can use, for example, Bixby to navigate your watch, start a workout or check the weather. Of course, everything you do on your watch is protected by Knox technology. And if you’re on track with your goals you’ll find your happy place so much easier.

Product Specifications

1 Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G, S9, S9+, Note10, Note10+ and Note9
2 Downloadable from Galaxy App Store. The app is compatible with Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G, Note10, Note10 +, Note9, S9, S9+

3 Beidou is not included in the US version

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

“We are pleased to welcome Nedbank to the Samsung Pay platform. This is a collaboration that will connect even more people to our innovative and secure technology. The momentum is now firmly in favour of the country’s most widely accepted contactless payment system. Samsung Pay will support millions of South Africans need for additional uses of digital systems and their mobile devices. As part of this roll out we have also extended the offering to our mass devices such as the A30s making it available to even more people,” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Samsung Pay, a secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives supported Galaxy Phones and Wearables the functionality of bank and loyalty cards, that can be used almost anywhere, you can swipe or tap a card. The Samsung Knox technology built into your device constantly monitors your phone to keep your information safe. Every transaction uses an encrypted digital token for added security, so your actual card number is never used during a transaction and your token information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times.

“As the world becomes increasingly digitised, consumers’ expectations from banks have changed. Client expect their banking solutions to be as easy and seamless and mirror their experiences on other platforms. Therefore, as a financial services institution that strives to offer seamless, easy and safe payments mechanisms we have made Samsung Pay available to our customers. Through such collaborations, we are able to deliver a convenient banking solution, and share the vision of seeing money differently with every client.” says Chipo Mushwana, Divisional Executive of Emerging Payments at Nedbank.

Samsung Pay can be downloaded, for free, from the Google Play store or Galaxy Store depending on your Galaxy device. Once you load your bank cards, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience and safety on the go.

* Samsung Pay can be used with the following devices: Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note10 Lite, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A71, A51, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), A30s, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 20 March 2020 – Growth continues unabated on Samsung Pay, the most widely accepted mobile payment solution in South Africa. Samsung Pay has seen a dramatic uptake in usage reaching the one million transactions mark in August 2019 followed shortly thereafter by the two million transactions milestone in February 2020, clearly indicating its’ growing popularity. The effortlessly simple and secure mobile payment solution has changed the way we pay, with the ability to activate multiple payment cards from our banking partners in one digital wallet. Samsung Pay has partnered with the following major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB Private Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec and recently Nedbank.

“Samsung Pay has redefined what consumers can expect from a digital wallet,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “It has paved the path to mobile payments in the country by providing our customers with a safe and secure service they can use almost anywhere they shop. The impressive growth locally shows that South Africans are joining the other 26 launched countries in proving the value of this intelligent payment solution.”

This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives Samsung Pay supported Galaxy Phones and Wearables the functionality of bank and loyalty cards, that can be used almost anywhere you can swipe or tap a card. Samsung Knox technology build into your device constantly monitors your phone to keep your information safe. Your card information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times. Every transaction uses an encrypted digital token for added security, so your actual card number is never used during a transaction. Samsung Pay can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store depending on your Galaxy device. Once you load your bank cards and loyalty cards, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go.

* Samsung Pay can be used with the following devices: Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note10 Lite, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A71, A51, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), A30s, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 04 October 2019 – Samsung Pay, the popular mobile tap-and-pay solution, is proving its worth once again in a big way. A recent article on Mybroadband.co.za has highlighted the seriousness of card skimming, which has risen sharply in South Africa. Conversely, Samsung Pay has seen a dramatic uptake in the past year, having already hit over one million transactions. Innovative services like Samsung Pay prevents criminals from cloning card details and recording consumer’s PINs through concealed hardware on point-of-sale machines.

Samsung Pay negates the need to use a physical card and be susceptible to skimmers. It uses tokenisation from Visa and MasterCard to protect your physical card information, so every time you make a payment your physical card information is never used during the payment process but instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for the transaction, which changes with every transaction made. Additional protection is provided through Samsung’s government-grade Knox security, already built-in to Samsung smartphones and watches.

Card skimming is expected to increase into the upcoming festive season. It could happen anywhere when using a point-of-sale machine. This means points-of-sale devices, at restaurants or grocery stores, may not be safe. The fact is, it is difficult for consumers to remember to inspect point-of-sale machines for any irregularities every time they pay using their card. This is why South Africans are turning to the security and simplicity of Samsung Pay. It provides the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere* you can swipe, insert or tap a card.

“Samsung Pay provides peace of mind on an unprecedented level. Additionally, our customers have wholeheartedly embraced the convenience of paying using their ever-present smartphone seamlessly and effortlessly” says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Samsung Pay supports South Africa’s major banking institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB, Discovery and Investec and has already hit over one million transactions. Samsung Pay can be downloaded, for free, from the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store depending on your Galaxy device. Once you load your bank cards, paying is always just a quick tap away. It’s convenience on the go. Samsung Pay can be used on the following devices: Galaxy Note 10+, Note 10, Note 9, Note 8, Galaxy S10+, S10, S10e, S9/S9+, S8/S8+, S7/S7 edge, A9, A80, A8, A70, A7 (2017), A5 (2017), A30s, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear S3 and Gear Sport Watch.

* 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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