Samsung India has announced major upgrades to Samsung Wallet, introducing seamless UPI onboarding during device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication for payments, and expanded Tap & Pay capabilities, including support for FOREX and AU Bank cards. The move strengthens Samsung’s push to redefine digital payments and device-based financial accessibility for millions of Galaxy users. With the integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) registration directly into the new-device setup, Samsung becomes the first OEM to offer payment-ready access the moment a Galaxy device is powered on. Users will also benefit from biometric verification — fingerprint and face recognition — eliminating the need to enter PINs for everyday UPI transactions.
Samsung Wallet will soon allow online transactions using tokenised credit and debit cards at leading merchants, alongside support for FOREX cards via WSFx Global Pay Limited for international Tap & Pay. “Samsung Wallet is no longer just a digital wallet — it has become a universal and secure gateway for digital payments and identity access,” said Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Samsung India.
In Kolkata, where smartphone-based UPI adoption continues to surge across retail, transport, and local businesses, Samsung’s friction-free onboarding and biometric-enabled payments are expected to accelerate cashless transactions. Retailers and commuters in the city are anticipated to benefit strongly from effortless wallet setup and secure Tap & Pay usage, especially among new Galaxy adopters. The upgraded features will roll out soon across supported Galaxy devices, expanding Samsung’s digital ecosystem and security-first mobile experience powered by Samsung Knox.