Samsung Wallet to Enable USDC Transfers Across 82 Million Galaxy Devices in the U.S.
Samsung is set to incorporate stablecoin transactions into Samsung Wallet, allowing eligible users in the U.S. to transfer Circle's USDC to compatible crypto wallets or bank accounts across more than 60 nations. This feature is scheduled to launch in the final week of October 2026, aiming to reach 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S. Users will not need a separate crypto application or manage private keys. While Samsung will not impose fees for USDC transfers, receiving wallets might charge fees. Bank transfers will incur additional costs, which Samsung Wallet will display. Users must be at least 18 years old, possess a Samsung Account, and own a compatible device. Certain sanctioned jurisdictions are excluded, and future expansion will depend on regulations and partnerships.
Key facts
- Samsung is integrating USDC transfers into Samsung Wallet for eligible U.S. users starting in the last week of October 2026
- The service is expected to reach 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States
- Users can send USDC to supported external wallets or eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries
- Samsung will not charge fees for USDC transfers to compatible external wallets, while bank transfers have separate charges
- Solana and Sui provide blockchain network support, Bastion supplies regulated stablecoin infrastructure, and Coinbase acts as Bastion's sub-custodian via Coinbase Prime Vault
- Samsung stated it is not a bank, money transmitter or digital-asset custodian
- Eligibility requires users to be 18 or older, live in the U.S., have a Samsung Account and use a compatible Galaxy device running Android 13 or later
- Sanctioned jurisdictions remain excluded, and Samsung has not announced expansion beyond the U.S.
Entities
Artists
- Woncheol Chai
- Lily Liu
Institutions
- Samsung
- Samsung Electronics
- Samsung Wallet
- Circle
- Solana
- Solana Foundation
- Sui
- Bastion
- Coinbase
- Coinbase Prime Vault
- NFT Plazas
Locations
- United States
- South Korea