Hong Kong - 27 January 2023 - Samsung Electronics H.K. Company, Limited today announced the upcoming launch of Samsung Wallet in Hong Kong, a new platform that integrates Samsung Pay, Samsung Pass, Smart Octopus, and a host of other services to provide consumers with an unprecedented convenient experience, enjoying a worry-free mobile payment experience anytime, anywhere. Supported by Samsung Knox, Samsung Wallet ensures all users’ privacy is securely protected. Samsung Wallet will be available for Galaxy users [1] from 30 January onwards through the software update [2].
Samsung Wallet will be available in more markets in 2023, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan [3]. Since Samsung Wallet first launched in June 2022, it has been widely supporting users in 21 markets including Bahrain, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea [4], Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vietnam, UAE, the U.K., and the U.S.
“Samsung has helped numerous customers switch from physical cards to digital wallets since the launch of Samsung Pay in Hong Kong in 2017. Samsung is committed to streamlining the process and making the mobile experience even smoother for users. We are excited to introduce Samsung Wallet to Hong Kong, bringing a secure and flexible experience by integrating multiple services into one application,” said Ms. Yiyin Zhao, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics H.K. Company, Limited.
All-In-One Mobile Experience
Samsung Wallet is a secure and easy-to-use application that not only integrates Samsung Pay's mobile payment service and Samsung Pass' identity management service into one platform, Samsung Wallet will also support services such as digital keys and boarding passes; upgrading mobile experience to meet various needs of users in a simple way.
Samsung Wallet's straightforward user interface provides clear guidance to consumers. Simply swipe up from the bottom of the phone’s screen to present the credit card or membership card, so users won’t be worried about forgetting their wallet at home. Smart Octopus, one of the most popular services for local users, will continue to be supported by Samsung Wallet, making it easy to move around with just the phone.
In addition to payment services, Samsung Wallet can also securely store passwords for quick access to applications and services, simplifying consumers’ daily lives while meeting more mobile needs.
SmartThings’ digital key allows users to unlock electronic door locks anywhere and more conveniently through Samsung Wallet [5].
The cooperation between Samsung and Korean Air allows boarding passes to be stored and used in Samsung Wallet, making an easier and hassle-free boarding experience [6].
Samsung will continue to work closely with trusted partners around the world to provide users with more diversified and novel experiences.
Powerful Protection to Safeguard Personal Data
Samsung has always valued users' personal data. Samsung Wallet is fully protected by Samsung Knox security platform, ensuring that users' important data is kept with extreme security. On top of this, Samsung Wallet stores private documents in a safe, isolated environment, where Samsung Knox constantly monitors and protects the data from malware and potential threats.
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[1] Samsung Wallet is available on Galaxy phones running Android 9 Pie or later. Some elements require an eSE-enabled device. For details, please visit Samsung official website.
[2] Users who do not wish to receive updates should set "Never" for the Auto App Update option in Galaxy Store Settings > Auto App Update before 29 January 2023.
[3] Exact timing and availability of the updates may vary by user and market.
[4] Samsung Wallet features were launched in South Korea under Samsung Pay.
[5] Available on select smart door locks and markets. For a list of global partners, please visit https://www.smartthings.com/products-list.
[6] Applicable to select Korean Air flights, service details may vary by market and are subject to change.
