From the 9th, Samsung Electronics will integrate the Samsung Pass service into Samsung Pay and sequentially update the software including various functions that enhance user convenience.
※ Updating available for Samsung Pay-supported products with Android 9 (Android 9 Pie) or higher. Update schedule may vary by user
Through this update, Samsung Pay supports ▲ a ‘digital key’ function that can be used as a home or car key ▲ ‘digital asset’ search to check my virtual assets at a glance ▲ It plans to provide a ‘ticket’ service function, etc.
First of all, the digital key function is a function that allows users to access their homes and cars through Samsung Pay without carrying a physical key.
Through Samsung Pay, users can lock and unlock car doors and even start the engine. The sharing feature also allows you to use the key with family members or acquaintances.
※ ‘Digital Key’ is limited to supported vehicles and smartphone terminals, and there are differences in the details of supported functions and services (door lock/unlock, key sharing, etc.) (refer to the table at the back)
※ Supported vehicles and smartphone terminals and detailed functions and services may change in the future.
If you use a door lock linked with the SmartThings app, you can conveniently enter and exit the house through a simple operation with Samsung Pay.
Samsung Pay’s digital asset inquiry function supports real-time confirmation of various digital assets linked with virtual asset exchanges Korbit, Coinone, and Bithumb.
In the future, it plans to support a ticket service function that can be used by adding boarding passes issued by airlines and various tickets such as movies, performances, and sports to Samsung Pay. Through this, users can manage various flight boarding, movies, and performance schedules.
※ Partner airlines are Korean Air, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Supported services may vary by airline, and partner airlines and services may change in the future. Functions and service start times for each airline may vary depending on preparations
※ Affiliated ticket vendors are Megabox, Lotte Cinema, and Ticket Link. Supported services may vary by vendor, and affiliate ticket vendors and services may change later. Each ticket vendor’s features and service start times may vary depending on availability
In addition, coupons purchased from various vendors will be registered in the Samsung Pay ‘coupon’ function so that they can be viewed at a glance.
※ Limited to affiliated vendors and coupon issuers, subject to change in the future. The function and service start time of each vendor and issuer may vary depending on the preparation situation.
All functions added to Samsung Pay can be continuously monitored through Samsung Knox, a security platform, to prevent various external threats. In addition, sensitive personal information is stored in a separate secure area within the device so that users can use it with confidence.
Jini Han, Vice President of Digital Life Team, MX Division, Samsung Electronics, said, “Through the Samsung Pay update, we want to provide a more convenient experience not only for payment but also for home, car, public transportation, and cultural life.” We plan to expand the Samsung Pay ecosystem by working with developers.”
▲ Screen showing credit cards that can be paid with Samsung Pay, various tickets, and boarding passes (example)
▲ Samsung Pay’s ‘Digital Key’ function in action (Example)
▲ Samsung Pay first menu screen (example)
▲ Screen displayed when using a ticket in Samsung Pay (Example)