“Samsung Wallet is a fine option if you own a recent Samsung phone, but the lack of cross-platform support or web interface means it falls short of Apple Pay and Google Wallet”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Quick contactless payments via NFC and MST
- Works in many countries
- Manages gift cards, boarding passes, frequent-flyer miles
- Excellent Samsung Watch compatibility
- No-fee, interest-bearing cash management account
Points of Contention
- Relatively low money-transfer limits
- Questionable data-sharing policies
- Only available on Android
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic