Samsung announced today that it is starting to merge Samsung Pass into Samsung Pay. The merger begins in South Korea, where users will have their digital passes, smart cards and locks automatically moved from Pass to Pay. Other regions will follow soon.
Samsung Pay interface
Samsung Pay is already the Korean manufacturer’s internal payment system and allows you to store credit cards, debit cards and some membership cards. Everyone in South Korea with a Samsung device running at least Android 9 will receive an update for their Samsung Pay app.
A digital key for a smart lock, compatible with the SmartThings environment, is also just a tap away and even travel tickets are now easier to find. The new mega app will also support some travel and cinema tickets, including Korean Air and Megabox.
The reason for this merger is a “more convenient experience,” according to Jini Han, VP of Digital Life Team, MX Divison of Samsung. The ecosystem will continue to expand to include not only payment, but also housing, cars, public transport and cultural life services.
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