Samsung Wallet is a new platform that integrates Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass services into a single app. Here’s how it works and on what smartphone it can work
Samsung i is preparing to revolutionize the platform Digital paymentFollows a path that is partially remembered just a few weeks ago marked by it Google. Through an official press release, the Korean company has actually announced its debut on the global scene of unprecedented services. Samsung WalletWhich will inherit two platforms that already use Seoul brand smartphones or devices that are already known: Samsung Pay e Samsung PassAn app for digital payment and identity management, respectively.
The merger of the two services, therefore, will effectively create a new container – also in Italy – in which it will not only be possible to operate with complete security. Payment cardBut to access various services, certificates, loyalty cards, boarding passes, gift cards and even Car key. If so far users of a Samsung smartphone have to pay for two different applications – precisely pass and pay to perform these operations – now it will suffice to download a single program (Samsung Wallet) And use all its potential to manage the multiplicity of services in a smart way.
Samsung Wallet: When it comes to Italy
The new platform debuts next Thursday (June 16) And the changes will also find an outlet in Italy. Samsung He wanted to point out that the new Wallet It will be surrounded by high security standards, as the platform will be protected by the system Knox And will be equipped Digital encryption. Users will access the service by recognizing biometric data, then scanning their face or fingerprints. Samsung Wallet It will be compatible with all smartphones that support Samsung Pay, equipped with Android 9 and higher operating systems.
From next Thursday the new update will replace Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass with a single application (Samsung Wallet) If users prefer to keep the two services separate, they need to log in to the Galaxy Store app, scroll down until you touch the “Menu” item, and enter the Settings menu on the next screen. From here, click on the gear-shaped icon and set the item to “Never” according to the “Automatic App Update” item.
