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Woori Bank, Samsung Launch Galaxy Global Payments

Published

28 October 2026

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technology

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Fintech

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Woori Bank and Samsung Electronics launched 'Samsung Wallet Money', a global payment service enabling worldwide transactions using a single Galaxy smartphone without physical cards or separate apps, supporting QR code payments in China and NFC payments via Mastercard in 210 countries.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Samsung and Woori's global mobile wallet removes physical cards and app hassles, opening new cross-border payment channels. If you build payment tech, this broad reach demands you rework user access to match seamless global spending.

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