Samsung enhances Wallet app with UPI onboarding, PIN-free payments and Tap & Pay for FOREX cards

Samsung India has upgraded its Wallet app with new features, including UPI onboarding during device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication for payments, online card transactions, and Tap & Pay for FOREX cards — making digital payments faster and more secure for Galaxy users.

Hyderabad: Samsung India, the country’s largest consumer electronics brand, on Tuesday announced a major upgrade to its Samsung Wallet platform, introducing new features aimed at transforming digital payments, authentication, and onboarding experiences for Galaxy smartphone users.

The latest update brings seamless UPI onboarding as part of new device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication, and expanded Tap & Pay support, including FOREX cards and online credit/debit payments.

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Samsung said the move underscores its commitment to making Samsung Wallet a universal and secure gateway for payments, travel, and identity management.

“With these new updates, Samsung Wallet is no longer just a digital wallet — it’s becoming a universal and secure gateway for digital payments, travel essentials, and identity cards,” said Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business, Samsung India.
“From the moment users set up their new Galaxy device to the way they pay, transact, and travel, we are removing barriers and redefining convenience.”

UPI onboarding integrated into device setup

Samsung has become the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to integrate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) onboarding into its Galaxy device setup process.

By allowing users to register for UPI through Samsung Wallet during initial setup, Galaxy users can now be payment-ready from the moment they power on their phones. The company said this friction-free experience is expected to boost UPI adoption and simplify digital payments in India.

PIN-free biometric authentication for UPI

Samsung Wallet will now enable users to make UPI payments using fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need to enter a PIN for each transaction.

The upgrade enhances both security and convenience, reducing manual input and allowing users to make payments “as effortlessly as unlocking their phone.”

Online payments with stored cards

Samsung also announced that stored credit and debit cards in the Wallet app can soon be used for direct online payments across key merchants. Users will not need to re-enter card details, as the system uses secure tokenisation, speeding up checkout and reducing fraud risk.

Tap & Pay expands with FOREX card support

In partnership with WSFx Global Pay Limited, Samsung Wallet will soon support FOREX cards for Tap & Pay transactions, allowing Galaxy users to make seamless international payments.

The company also said AU Small Finance Bank cards have been added to its Tap & Pay network, further expanding its base of supported banks and issuers.