Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Card, its first-ever credit card offering designed to provide cash rewards and integrated financing options for daily purchases and Samsung products to take on the Apple Card.
Issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank on the Visa network, the card is available in both a virtual format and a premium physical metal design featuring a black Samsung logo.
Card Features and Reward Structure
The Samsung Galaxy Card integrates directly with Samsung Wallet and offers a tiered cash rewards structure:
- 5% Cash Rewards: Applicable on eligible direct purchases made with Samsung.
- 3% Cash Rewards: Applied to purchases made using Samsung Wallet.
- 2% Cash Rewards: Earned on selected streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify.
- 1% Cash Rewards: Applicable to all other general purchases.
In addition to standard cash rewards, cardholders receive 20% off Samsung VIP Advantage memberships, along with 5% cash rewards on membership purchases or renewals.
Launch Schedule and Promotional Offers
- Early Access: Early access applications are currently open online for eligible customers.
- General Availability: Applications open to the general public on July 22, 2026, online and at Samsung retail locations across the United States.
- Welcome Bonus: Applicants can earn an additional $200 in bonus cash rewards after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days of opening an account.
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Pre-Order Incentives & Sweepstakes: Customers who reserve early can receive a $30 Samsung credit during the pre-order period, with combined promotional offers reaching up to $1,230 in potential savings. Applicants are also entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of ten $500 gift cards for Samsung.com.
Digital Integration and Security
The card operates within the Samsung Wallet ecosystem, allowing users to consolidate payment cards, digital IDs, passes, and keys within a single application. Security is managed via Samsung Knox, the company’s defense-grade mobile security platform integrated into Samsung devices.