Designed to make in-store transactions fast, seamless and secure, Scan to Pay gives Galaxy users a simple new way to pay at participating merchants. The service provides consumers with a convenient alternative to physical card payments, helping to make checkout quicker and easier.

The process is simple: As soon as you see a QR Code as an option to pay, whether Online or at a store, simply follow these 3 simple steps.

1. Open Samsung Wallet,
2. Scan the QR code,
3. Confirm the payment.

Scan. Pay. Done!

Scan to Pay is designed to remove unnecessary friction from everyday transactions. There is no need to carry a physical card or navigate a complicated setup process. At participating locations, users can simply scan the QR code, authenticate their payment and complete their purchase.

From quick coffee runs to grocery shopping and dining out, Scan to Pay helps make the checkout experience faster and simpler, giving consumers more time to get on with their day.

The feature is provided by Scan to Pay, South Africa’s leading alternative payment solutions provider, which is helping drive the evolution of digital payments by combining the convenience of QR code technology with the needs of modern consumers and businesses.

With more than 600 000 acceptance locations across South Africa and over 19 million app inclusions across consumer banking, fintech and financial service provider applications, Scan to Pay is helping expand access to frictionless digital payments and accelerate the move towards a more cashless economy.

The addition of Scan to Pay further expands the Samsung Wallet ecosystem, bringing more everyday functionality together in one convenient experience.

“Samsung doesn’t just focus on tech and AI innovation for Galaxy users. One of the core fundamentals within the product design process is having a deep understanding of what our users do with our devices, and importantly how we can make everyday usage more intuitive and easier. Our Wallet encompasses the true sense of what a Digital Wallet should be, we will continue to add practical innovation within our Wallet functionality,” says Zahir Cajee, MX Lead: Product and commercial Samsung South Africa.

The feature offers a seamless way to make payments without needing to reach for a physical card. With Samsung Wallet’s focus on convenience and security, Scan to Pay combines a quick checkout experience with the protection of Samsung Knox and biometric authentication.

Payments are protected by Samsung’s defence-grade security platform, while biometric approval adds a layer of security to the payment experience.

As more consumers discover the convenience of QR payments, Samsung is encouraging Galaxy users to try Scan to Pay for the first time and make it part of their everyday payment routine. Scan to Pay is now available within Samsung Wallet at participating locations.

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.

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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.