Samsung India has announced new updates to Samsung Wallet, expanding its functionality with UPI onboarding, biometric authentication, and Tap & Pay support for FOREX cards.
The platform, which recently added Digital Car Key support for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs in India, continues to serve as a secure space for Galaxy users to manage digital keys, payment methods, and ID cards, all protected by Samsung Knox.
New features of Samsung Wallet
UPI onboarding built into Galaxy device setup
Samsung has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) account setup through Samsung Wallet during initial device configuration.
This integration allows users to register UPI accounts while setting up a new Galaxy smartphone, making them payment-ready immediately after activation. The feature simplifies onboarding and supports wider UPI adoption among Galaxy users in India.
Biometric authentication for UPI access
The update introduces biometric verification—via fingerprint or facial recognition—for UPI payments made through Samsung Wallet. This removes the need for manual PIN entry during regular transactions, allowing faster and more secure authentication directly on the device. The feature maintains Samsung Knox security while improving convenience and reducing friction in daily payment use.
Online credit and debit card payments
Samsung Wallet will soon enable online payments using stored credit and debit cards across supported merchant platforms. Tokenized card data ensures safe and efficient checkout without entering card details manually, improving transaction speed and security.
FOREX and new Tap & Pay partnerships
Support for FOREX cards has been added to Samsung Wallet Tap & Pay, powered by WSFx Global Pay Limited, allowing contactless international payments for Galaxy users. AU Bank cards have also joined the Tap & Pay network, expanding the list of supported issuers and banking partners.
Availability
The new Samsung Wallet update will begin rolling out soon across supported Galaxy devices in India.
Speaking on the announcement, Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, Services & Apps Business, Samsung India, said:
We are pleased to introduce these new innovations to Samsung Wallet. With the latest updates, Samsung Wallet is no longer just a digital wallet — it has evolved into a universal and secure gateway for digital payments, travel essentials, identity cards, and digital keys. From the moment users set up their new Galaxy device to the way they pay, transact, and travel, we are simplifying access and redefining convenience.