Samsung Wallet to launch cross-border USDC transfers on 82 million US Galaxy devices
Samsung is bringing cross-border USDC stablecoin transfers to 82 million Galaxy devices in the United States starting in late October, integrating blockchain infrastructure from Solana and Sui alongside custody from Bastion and Coinbase.
Samsung announced that eligible Galaxy users in the United States will be able to send cross-border USDC transfers directly through Samsung Wallet beginning in the last week of October. The service will be available across 82 million compatible devices at launch, marking USDC as the first stablecoin integrated natively into the wallet alongside payment cards and digital IDs.[2][3][5][7]
The transfer feature relies on blockchain rails from Solana and Sui, with the Solana Foundation confirming that both Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will support Solana-based stablecoin movement. Built directly with fiat on- and off-ramps rather than requiring a standalone crypto app, the integration enables users to send funds to external crypto wallets or make payouts in local currency to bank accounts across more than 60 countries. Samsung said it charges no fee for transfers to external crypto wallets, while bank transfer fees vary by destination and amount.[1][2][4][6][7][8]
Samsung clarified that it holds no customer funds directly, with accounts, custody, and money movement managed by regulated partners. Licensed custodian Bastion handles custody, with all wallet USDC held in Coinbase Prime Vault through a sub-custody arrangement. To access the service, users must be U.S. residents aged 18 or older with a Samsung Account, operate a Galaxy device running Android 13 or newer, and complete identity verification and biometric setup.[1][2][3]
Key facts
- Samsung Wallet will enable cross-border USDC transfers across 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S. starting in the last week of October.
- Solana and Sui will provide the blockchain network infrastructure, with Solana stablecoins supported across both Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay.
- Users can transfer USDC internationally to cryptocurrency wallets or send local-currency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries.
- Samsung charges no fee for sending USDC to external crypto wallets, though bank transfer fees vary by destination and appear in the app before sending.
- Bastion serves as the licensed custodian for user funds, with Coinbase Prime Vault acting as sub-custodian; Samsung holds no customer funds directly.
- Eligibility is restricted to U.S. residents aged 18 and older with a Samsung Account and a Galaxy device running Android 13 or newer, requiring identity verification and biometrics.
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BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X ·
Samsung to Bring USDC to 82M Galaxy Devices With Solana & Sui Samsung Wallet will add USDC cross-border transfers for eligible US users in late October. The feature will be supported by Solana (@solana) solana:So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112, Sui (@SuiNetwork) sui:native and other infrastructure partners. Users can send USDC to cryptocurrency wallets internationally. They can even make transactions to eligible bank accounts in over 60 countries. Per reports, Coinbase (@coinbase) will provide custody through Bastion, while Samsung handles the wallet experience.
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Samsung Wallet Brings USDC Transfers to 82 Million US Galaxy Devices in Late October Samsung announced Oct. 7 that eligible Galaxy users in the US will be able to send USDC from Samsung Wallet starting in the last week of October. The feature will be available across 82 million compatible US Galaxy devices at launch, Samsung said, and USDC will be the first stablecoin the wallet supports. Samsung said it charges no fee for USDC sent to external crypto wallets abroad, though the receiving wallet or exchange may add its own. Delivery speed varies with network conditions. Recipients without a crypto wallet can be paid through bank accounts in more than 60 countries , in local currency, Samsung said. Samsung said fees on bank transfers vary by destination and amount and appear in the app before a sender confirms. “Sending money abroad should feel as convenient as using the wallet already on your phone,” said Woncheol Chai, an executive vice president who leads Samsung’s digital wallet team, in the release. Get Unchained’s crypto news in your inbox with the free Unchained Daily newsletter . Custody and Network Partners Samsung said cross-border transfers will run on Bastion , a stablecoin custodian that holds a license and falls under US regulatory oversight. Bastion has named Coinbase its sub-custodian, so all USDC in the wallet will be held through Coinbase Prime Vault. Samsung said it holds no customer funds, and that the accounts, custody and money movement come from regulated partners rather than Samsung itself. Transfers require biometric authentication on a registered device. Samsung said blockchain network support will come from separate partners, including Solana and Sui . The Solana Foundation said both Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will carry stablecoins that run on Solana, while the Sui Foundation said Samsung Wallet selected Sui as its blockchain infrastructure partner for USDC. Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, said in that release that Samsung’s decision “puts digital dollars into everyday life through one of the world’s most trusted technology brands.” Who Can Use It Samsung said the service is limited to eligible US residents 18 or older who hold a Samsung Account and use a Galaxy device on Android 13 or newer. Users must also register, verify their identity and set up biometrics. Samsung called the launch the next chapter of its work with Coinbase. In 2025, Samsung Pay began rolling out as a payment option in the Coinbase app. Samsung said future capabilities may include paying with stablecoins online or by tapping a device in stores, followed by potential expansion into additional markets. Block’s Cash App began rolling out USDC support to its nearly 60 million users in May. Related Listen: THORChain Says It Can’t Block North Korean Laundering. Is That True? The post Samsung Wallet Brings USDC Transfers to 82 Million US Galaxy Devices in Late October appeared first on Unchained .
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Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X ·
🚨SOLANA AND SUI JUST LANDED IN SAMSUNG WALLET! Samsung said U.S. Galaxy users can send USDC from Samsung Wallet starting the last week of October, across 82 million devices. It sits in the same wallet as cards and IDs, not a separate crypto app. Coinbase and Bastion operate the USDC, Bastion is the licensed custodian. Solana and Sui are the blockchain rails behind it.
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CoindeskArticle ·
Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users Eligible users will be able to send USDC abroad or send local-currency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, starting late October.
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SolanaFloor@SolanaFloorPost on X ·
🚨BREAKING BIG: @Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone maker, partners with @Solana to bring cross border $USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet on 82M Galaxy devices in the U.S., starting from the last week of October. https://t.co/aUVryO6bOX
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The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·
THE BLOCK: Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will support USDC transfers on Solana for cross-border remittances, starting in the last week of October for users on US Galaxy devices, the Solana Foundation said. The feature is built into Samsung Wallet, with fiat on- and off-ramps, rather than a separate crypto app. Additional markets are planned, subject to local rules.
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The BlockArticle ·
Samsung to launch USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users The South Korean tech giant said the feature is built into Samsung Wallet, with fiat on- and off-ramps, rather than a separate crypto app.
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
🇺🇸 JUST IN: Samsung is bringing USDC on both Solana and Sui to 82 million US Galaxy devices, with the Solana rollout starting the last week of October. https://t.co/xAbsonCNes
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