All products are selected in full editorial autonomy. If you buy one of these products, we may receive a commission.
A new solution is available for Samsung users to store payment cards and other types of documents in digital format. It is the South Korean multinational company, in fact, ad to announce the release of Samsung Wallet: the platform that allows owners of a Galaxy device to organize digital keys, boarding passes, credit cards and gift cards within a single app installed on their smartphone.
Equipped with an interface optimized to allow quick and easy access to archived documents, the wallet also acts as password manager to allow the user to access apps and services faster. In addition, it can store digital home keys for open and close the front doorfor example, or – only with selected BMW models – also of lock, unlock and start cars. And of course, security hasn’t been put aside: the new digital wallet is, in fact, protected by technology Samsung Knox which protects access by exploiting the fingerprint recognition and the data encryption in addition to storing data in an isolated environment, the Secure Elementwhich offers a further protection from digital and physical attacks.
On the subject, it is the N26 bank website that explains and suggests: “In general, digital wallets are very secure: they are stored inside your smartphone, protected by a general password, and making payments is only possible by verifying your fingerprint. Additionally, several digital wallets take advantage of additional security protocols, such as two-factor authentication. In any case, avoid sharing your data personal, always keep under control your account and make sure you lock your smartphone in case of theft or loss ».
And it is therefore no coincidence that many prefer electronic forms of payment, including e-wallets. In fact, according to some analyzes, banknotes are less and less used: it is one study led by FIS to tell us that payments made via digital wallets would surpassed those in cash globally. The latter, in fact, showed a decrease of 10% in 2020 and in some countries – such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Australia – they would even have halved.
However, Samsung Wallet would not be the only solution to store payment cards, fidelity cards and travel bookings since, for some time, Apple has also made the app available as standard in iOS. Wallet and in the stores for iOS and Android you can download some free or paid alternatives.
Are you looking for a digital solution to the traditional wallet? In the gallery you will find 6 e-wallets to be installed on the smartphone.
And you, would you return a wallet with a large sum of money?
That’s why some stores don’t accept electronic payments
How to download the green pass on iPhone and Android
-
1/6Samsung Wallet
It allows Galaxy device owners to store and manage digital home and vehicle keys, boarding tickets, payment cards and more in one easy-to-use app. It is protected by Samsung Knox and includes Samsung Pass features by saving passwords and allowing us to quickly log in to apps and services.
To use the service, you need to launch the Samsung Pay or Samsung Pass app on a compatible Galaxy device and follow the app update.
-
2/6Apple Wallet
It can be used to store credit and debit cards, transit tickets, boarding passes and car keys. With Apple Pay, you can also pay contacless directly by approaching the smartphone to the POS. Supports loyalty cards from your favorite shops or supermarkets.
-
3/6Google Pay
Useful for paying online and in stores quickly, as well as booking trips, buying meals or tickets for shows and concerts without touching your wallet. It protects payment data thanks to different levels of security and one of the most advanced security infrastructures in the world: when we pay in stores, Google Pay uses an encrypted number instead of our payment card. Requires Android (Lollipop 5.0+) without root.
-
4/6Stocard
From Coop to Esselunga and Decathlon, it is an e-wallet that allows you to add all the loyalty cards of our favorite stores. Furthermore, by activating theCard Assistant, we can make sure that the right card is immediately available when we enter a store. It can also save boarding passes, movie tickets, and gift cards.
-
5/6MyCards
It is an app that allows us to always carry our documents, payment cards, loyalty cards, business cards and other personal cards together. It allows you to share cards with other devices in possession via iCloud and protects access with Face ID, Touch ID or password. It can be configured as a widget on the home screen of the device. It includes a subscription for € 0.49 per month.
-
6/6Swoo
It is an app that helps you organize your fidelity cards and documents in one place. From MediaWorld to IKEA and Tigotà, it supports numerous cards from different stores: just take a front / back photo of a card and the algorithm will be able to learn the data correctly.
Source: Vanity Fair
