Samsung Wallet Elevates the Digital Wallet Experience with UnionPay International Partnership
BOC Credit Card customers are the first to experience the enhanced flexibility of seamless NFC and QR Code payments for local and cross-border transactions
Feb 27. 2026Hong Kong, February 27, 2026 – Samsung Electronics H.K. Company, Limited launched a significant upgrade to its Samsung Wallet, reinforcing its commitment to providing users with a secure, versatile and comprehensive digital wallet experience. In a strategic move first launching in Hong Kong SAR to broaden its ecosystem, Samsung has partnered with UnionPay International and Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”). This collaboration will offer users greater flexibility and convenience for their daily transactions through the "NFC-QRC all-in-one" solution, providing two different payment methods - NFC payments and QR code payments[1] - into Samsung Wallet[2], based on users’ needs.
Samsung Wallet service is already available in 62 markets. This new partnership with UnionPay International is a testament to Samsung’s ongoing mission to enrich the user experience by providing more choices and enhanced functionality within its trusted ecosystem.
“At Samsung, we are focused on how our technology can genuinely simplify the daily lives of our Hong Kong users. We know life here is fast-paced and that our users are also frequent travelers, abroad or across the Greater Bay Area. This partnership with UnionPay and BOCHK will further break down barriers to make digital payments effortless and secure on the foundation of Samsung Wallet,” said Ms. Yiyin Zhao, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics H.K. Company, Limited, “It is about offering more than just another payment method; it is about providing a reliable and versatile companion for their dynamic lifestyle, all protected by the trusted security of Samsung Knox. We are incredible proud to bring this enhanced experience to Hong Kong first.”
From left: Roger Lee, Vice President of UnionPay International, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Region; Yiyin Zhao, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics Hong Kong; Dick Ho, General Manager of BOC Credit Card (International) Limited
Samsung Wallet is at the forefront of digital innovation, transforming users’ smartphones into secure and versatile digital wallets, where users can organize their essentials into one single app - from important credentials like credit cards, ID cards, bank accounts and passwords to on-the-go items like house keys, car keys, transit, tickets and boarding passes. Protected by Samsung’s multi-layered security platform, Samsung Knox, it stores sensitive information in an isolated environment protected by fingerprint recognition and encryption, which offers an extra layer of defense against potential hacking attempts.
Simply through a quick verification process on their Samsung Wallet app, users can add their UnionPay Credit Card issued by BOCHK, the inaugural participating bank, to enjoy seamless and secure NFC payment. Launching in the second quarter of this year, the QR code payment function will be convenient for frequent travel to destinations like the Greater Bay Area where QR code payments are widely used, simplifying local and cross-border transactions alike.
By combining the security and convenience of Samsung Wallet with the extensive reach of UnionPay International’s network, Samsung is setting a new standard for mobile convenience and peace of mind.
Samsung Electronics Hong Kong is launching an exclusive promotion for BOC UnionPay Dual Currency Card holders – a HK$20 discount[3] on any single net transaction of HK$20 or more when using designated payment methods in Samsung Wallet. For more details, please visit the UnionPay International website.
[1] NFC payment is supported at time of launch; QR Code Payment to be supported within the second quarter of this year.
[2] To use this service, Samsung Wallet is required to be updated to Version 6.4.55.
[3] Offer is available on a limited, first-come first-served basis while quotas last. Each card is limited to one discount per day, with a maximum of five discounts per card during the promotional period. Subject to terms and conditions