Samsung Introduces Secure Biometric Payments for UPI and Tap & Pay Users
Samsung has rolled out biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in its Samsung Wallet , allowing users to make payments without entering a PIN. The feature marks another significant step in Samsung’s push to integrate advanced security technologies into digital payment systems.
A New Era of PIN-Free Transactions
The new update introduces fingerprint and facial recognition-based verification, enabling users to complete UPI transactions swiftly and securely. With this, Galaxy users can access Samsung Wallet and authorise payments simply through biometric authentication. According to the company, the addition of biometric authentication “not only streamlines access but also enhances security and convenience, reducing manual input and minimising friction during payment flows.”
Enhanced Setup and Tap & Pay Features
As part of Samsung’s broader update, users will experience seamless UPI onboarding during device setup, eliminating the need for multiple verification steps. Samsung has also strengthened its Tap & Pay capabilities by including support for FOREX cards and online card payments, providing users with more flexibility for domestic and international transactions.
Secure Card Storage and Online Payments
Samsung Wallet users can now use their stored credit and debit cards directly for online payments across a wide range of merchants. By leveraging tokenised card data, Samsung ensures that no sensitive card information is shared during transactions, making online checkouts faster and more secure. The update is designed to enhance convenience while maintaining robust data protection standards.
Global Reach with FOREX Card Integration
Expanding beyond local transactions, Samsung Wallet now supports FOREX cards powered by WSFx Global Pay Limited. This feature allows Galaxy users to make secure international Tap & Pay transactions without depending on third-party payment apps. The integration ensures that users can travel abroad and make purchases effortlessly with a single tap.
Partnerships with Leading Banks
Samsung has also added AU Small Finance Bank cards to its Tap & Pay network, further expanding its list of banking partners. The inclusion highlights Samsung’s commitment to creating a wide and inclusive payment ecosystem, allowing users from different financial institutions to benefit from the convenience of digital transactions through Samsung Wallet.
A Step Towards Smarter Digital Payments
With biometric verification, Samsung aims to redefine digital payment experiences by merging convenience with next-generation security. The move aligns with India’s growing adoption of biometric-enabled fintech systems, where UPI continues to be the backbone of the country’s digital economy.
Samsung’s latest innovation follows the recent introduction of car key support for Mahindra Electric SUVs, suggesting that the company is steadily transforming Galaxy devices into all-in-one digital tools for payments, identity verification, and mobility.
A New Era of PIN-Free Transactions
The new update introduces fingerprint and facial recognition-based verification, enabling users to complete UPI transactions swiftly and securely. With this, Galaxy users can access Samsung Wallet and authorise payments simply through biometric authentication. According to the company, the addition of biometric authentication “not only streamlines access but also enhances security and convenience, reducing manual input and minimising friction during payment flows.”
Enhanced Setup and Tap & Pay Features
As part of Samsung’s broader update, users will experience seamless UPI onboarding during device setup, eliminating the need for multiple verification steps. Samsung has also strengthened its Tap & Pay capabilities by including support for FOREX cards and online card payments, providing users with more flexibility for domestic and international transactions.
Secure Card Storage and Online Payments
Samsung Wallet users can now use their stored credit and debit cards directly for online payments across a wide range of merchants. By leveraging tokenised card data, Samsung ensures that no sensitive card information is shared during transactions, making online checkouts faster and more secure. The update is designed to enhance convenience while maintaining robust data protection standards.
Global Reach with FOREX Card Integration
Expanding beyond local transactions, Samsung Wallet now supports FOREX cards powered by WSFx Global Pay Limited. This feature allows Galaxy users to make secure international Tap & Pay transactions without depending on third-party payment apps. The integration ensures that users can travel abroad and make purchases effortlessly with a single tap.
Partnerships with Leading Banks
Samsung has also added AU Small Finance Bank cards to its Tap & Pay network, further expanding its list of banking partners. The inclusion highlights Samsung’s commitment to creating a wide and inclusive payment ecosystem, allowing users from different financial institutions to benefit from the convenience of digital transactions through Samsung Wallet.
A Step Towards Smarter Digital Payments
With biometric verification, Samsung aims to redefine digital payment experiences by merging convenience with next-generation security. The move aligns with India’s growing adoption of biometric-enabled fintech systems, where UPI continues to be the backbone of the country’s digital economy.
Samsung’s latest innovation follows the recent introduction of car key support for Mahindra Electric SUVs, suggesting that the company is steadily transforming Galaxy devices into all-in-one digital tools for payments, identity verification, and mobility.
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