Samsung launches major new feature for Wallet users in the US

More importantly, Tap to Transfer removes the need for third-party apps like Venmo or Cash App, so you’ll be able to make payments directly to a debit card using Samsung Wallet.
Samsung announced that the new feature is now available thanks to its collaboration with Visa and Mastercard, so only if you have a debit card stored in your Samsung Wallet issued by one of these two companies you’ll be able to send money to friends and family members’ accounts without needing to download a third-party app.
Samsung Wallet is a powerful tool readily available on millions of Galaxy smartphones, and with this update, we’re taking the experience to the next level. Many users want the flexibility to accomplish their most frequent and important tasks on their mobile device. Samsung Wallet will help make payments to friends and family quick and convenient.
– Drew Blackard, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, May 2025.

Samsung has made money transfers via NFC easier | Image credit: Samsung
Samsung doesn’t mention this, but since the new feature uses widely available NFC technology, it should work with any other digital wallet, not just Samsung’s. Still, since there’s a huge number of Galaxy users in the United States, it’s nice that the South Korean giant decided to make it easier to transfer money from its Wallet app directly to another person’s account so quick and convenient.
Once again, the newly announced Tap to Transfer feature is not yet available, but it should arrive by the end of May.
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