Samsung is expanding its digital payment services through a partnership with Solana that will bring stablecoin transfers to Galaxy smartphones.
The integration will allow users to send money internationally without opening separate cryptocurrency accounts.
It also brings blockchain settlement into an established mobile payment platform. The move reflects growing interest in using stablecoins for everyday financial transactions.
Samsung and the Solana Foundation announced the partnership on October 7, targeting 82 million Galaxy devices across the United States. The companies plan to introduce USDC transfers during the final week of October 2026.
The service will operate through Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay, allowing eligible users to transfer funds internationally. Samsung plans to expand availability into additional markets as local regulations permit.
Users will not need cryptocurrency exchanges or separate blockchain applications. Instead, Samsung will integrate currency conversion directly into its existing payment services.
The system will support fiat on-ramps and off-ramps, allowing recipients to receive funds in local currencies. Meanwhile, Solana will handle blockchain settlement behind the scenes.
Samsung integrates USDC transfers into Galaxy wallet services
Samsung aims to simplify access to stablecoins by removing technical requirements associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Traditional transfers often require users to register with exchanges, manage digital wallets, or convert funds independently.
The new service will bring these processes into Samsung’s existing financial applications. Galaxy owners with updated Wallet applications will gain access as Samsung launches the feature.
Woncheol Chai, executive vice president of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience business, said the integration would simplify stablecoin access for Galaxy users.
He explained that customers should access digital currencies without navigating traditional cryptocurrency tools.
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu also described the partnership as a turning point for stablecoin adoption. She said the integration could make stablecoins an ordinary payment method rather than a specialized cryptocurrency product.
The announcement follows Samsung’s earlier presentation at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London. During the event, Samsung demonstrated a Wallet interface displaying a USDC balance.
However, the company did not identify the blockchain, stablecoin issuer, or expected launch date.
The newsletter subsequently highlighted how Samsung’s issuer selection could indicate its regulatory approach.
Samsung previously partnered with Coinbase in 2025 to introduce cryptocurrency access through Samsung Wallet for millions of American Galaxy users.
The latest integration also advances Samsung’s payment offerings alongside competing services from Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Solana expands payment partnerships as Samsung targets remittances
Samsung will initially focus on cross-border remittances, where transaction costs remain a challenge for international payments.
According to World Bank data cited in the announcement, sending $200 internationally costs an average of 6.36%. That exceeds the United Nations’ 3% target.
Samsung has not disclosed transaction fees for its upcoming USDC service. Those charges will determine how its offering compares with traditional remittance providers.
Meanwhile, Solana continues expanding its payment network through partnerships with established financial companies.
The blockchain already supports payment initiatives involving PayPal and Western Union. Samsung now joins that network as a major consumer electronics manufacturer.
According to the Solana Foundation, stablecoin supply across its blockchain has increased nearly 20% year over year.
The foundation also reported that Solana processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume during 2026.
Samsung’s upcoming rollout will introduce another consumer-facing channel for blockchain payments across the United States.
