Samsung is preparing to launch an Early Access Program for its new “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) feature in the Samsung Wallet app for U.S. users. An email detailing the program indicates that it will run from April 28 to June 6, targeting select states and eligible cards, with a partnership with Splitit facilitating these installment payments. To participate, users must link an approved card and reside in one of the specified states: Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming. Only users in these states will find the Early Access sign-up button within the Samsung Wallet app.
Interested individuals can join the waitlist in the app, which will keep them updated on their acceptance status closer to the program’s launch. Samsung’s introduction of the BNPL feature comes as it aims to catch up with competitors like Google Pay, which has already implemented a similar program allowing users to choose from various third-party providers for installment payments. Unlike Google Pay, which warns users about the risks of missing payments affecting credit scores, Samsung has noted that their early access program does not involve mandatory credit checks. In addition to the BNPL feature, recent updates to Samsung Wallet have included expanded digital key support for vehicles from Polestar and Volvo, enhancing its utility for users.
This feature aims to streamline access to vehicles using NFC technology, reflecting Samsung’s ongoing commitment to improving its Wallet offerings for a better user experience.