How to use Samsung Pay: 7-step guide
You must admit.
We have come to an era where we can purchase things through our mobile phones. Remember when our ancestors used to trade goods for payment? It later evolved to having currencies and now, cashless purchases are a thing.
Now look at this:
Cashless purchases can be through the use of credit cards, debit cards, online banking platforms, and many more. One good example is Samsung Pay.
Samsung has established partnerships with retailers and financial institutions that enabled its users to pay through their Samsung devices. Crazy, right?!
Of course, you might be wondering…
What is Samsung Pay?
Samsung gives you a mode of payment that you can use simply and safely. It is accepted at retailers and locations that support MST and NFC.
Now:
When you use it, you only need your Samsung phone and make a swipe up gesture from the home button. After that, authorization and verification will pop up to your screen. Lastly, hold your phone against the card reader.
See? It is only a matter of seconds!
You only need to follow some simple steps to set up and how to use Samsung Pay. Read for more information below.
Before you can use it, you have to make sure you have the following:
- Compatible Samsung phone or SmartWatch
- Samsung account
- Samsung phone supports MST or NFC
- Registered biometrics or Samsung Pay PIN
- Supported debit card, credit card, or gift card from a participating bank
How to Use Samsung Pay
Following are the steps to guide you on how to use Samsung Pay. Also, if you have Samsung SmartWatch, check out how you can use Samsung Pay on it.
Step 1
Look for Samsung Pay application on your Samsung smartphone and open the app.
Step 2
Choose a verification method to prevent unwanted payments. Newer Samsung smartphones support fingerprints, PIN, and irises. Use the verification method that provides higher security. Input a secured PIN for payments. Make sure that your payment PIN is different from the device unlock PIN.
Step 3
Add credit cards and debit cards to secure payments. You can enter the card manually, or you can use the viewfinder to automatically detect the card number. Right after adding the card, you will receive an email or text message for verification.
Step 4
Sign the card. Congratulations! You have successfully added a card.
Step 5
When you are at a store and about to purchase, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The default credit card or debit card will immediately show up on the phone screen. If you set up multiple cards, simply swipe left or right to switch cards.
Step 6
After that, you have to verify the payment with the PIN or saved biometrics. The payment method will show up right after you have verified.
Step 7
Hold your phone near the payment terminal. If it is a debit terminal, tap the phone near the magnetic stripe. However, if it is a tap-and-go terminal, you can just tap your phone.
Samsung Pay on SmartWatches
Setup Samsung Pay by pressing and holding the Back key to launch Samsung Pay. Scroll through the information screen of Samsung Pay by swiping left. Touch the arrow shown to begin setting up. Sign in your Samsung account, and then launch Samsung Pay on your device to add cards and complete the setup.
Open your Samsung device. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app and select Samsung Pay. By then, you can touch add to add debit or credit card. Repeat step 3.
Are you planning to buy a Samsung SmartWatch? Well, look no further and watch out this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.
FAQs about Samsung Pay
What device supports Samsung Pay?
Unfortunately, Samsung Pay is exclusive to Samsung phones such as Galaxy A5, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+, Galaxy S8, S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge and other newer Samsung devices.
What is the difference between Google Pay and Samsung Pay?
Samsung Pay is only available for Samsung devices. Meanwhile, Google Pay is available for most Android devices including Samsung smartphones. These are handy mobile wallets. However, there are subtle differences between the two. Thus, choose which one is right for you.
Is Samsung Pay safe?
Yes, we are certain that Samsung Pay is safe to use. Every transaction, account details, and payment information are secured and not stored or shared with merchants.
Can Samsung Pay be hacked?
It is extremely unlikely for hackers to get into your Samsung Pay. To prevent it from happening, Samsung Pay converts your account details into a “token” to ensure that your details will not be stolen during the transaction process.
Can Samsung Pay be used overseas?
If you can use your debit or credit card overseas then it is likely that you can use Samsung Pay abroad. Just make sure that the store has NFC or MST terminals for you to swipe, tap and pay.
Do you need the Internet for Samsung Pay?
You need an Internet connection when you are about to add or remove a card and download a transaction history. However, if you are about to purchase something using Samsung Pay, an active Internet connection is not required.
What is Samsung Pay Mini?
Samsung Pay Mini is the same as any other payment app through which you can make payments tomerchants and friends to and from bank accounts. The only difference is that Samsung Pay Mini doesn’t offer it’s own wallet rather the payments are made and received from and to the bank accounts.
Conclusion: Do I need Samsung Pay?
First off, check if Samsung Pay is active in your country and you own a phone that is compatible with it. You would need Samsung Pay if you think it is convenient for you to pay for goods and services by simply swiping your device. It would be less of a hassle than getting your debit or credit card and handing out your information. Wouldn’t it?
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