A new Samsung Wallet feature could rival Apple Pay Later when buying a new phone

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The installment service is made possible through Samsung's partnership with Splitit, a third-party provider. Importantly, users won't need to apply for a new line of credit or pass a credit check to use the feature. The funds are drawn from the existing balance of the card you already have in your Wallet.
Once you make a purchase, you can choose from one of four plans: six payments every two weeks, eight payments every two weeks, six monthly payments, or nine monthly payments. If no option is selected within 24 hours, the payment is processed in full.
The installment service is made possible through Samsung's partnership with Splitit, a third-party provider. Importantly, users won't need to apply for a new line of credit or pass a credit check to use the feature. The funds are drawn from the existing balance of the card you already have in your Wallet.Once you make a purchase, you can choose from one of four plans: six payments every two weeks, eight payments every two weeks, six monthly payments, or nine monthly payments. If no option is selected within 24 hours, the payment is processed in full.
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To use it, just tap 'Pay in installments' under an eligible card in Samsung Wallet. You'll then be prompted to pick a plan based on your budget. After that, you can keep track of your scheduled payments right from within the app.
At launch, participating states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.
According to Drew Blackard, SVP of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, the move aligns with Samsung Wallet's broader goal of convenience:
— Drew Blackard, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America
This addition may be especially useful for Galaxy device owners heading into the fall, as Samsung has just launched its latest generation of foldables, including the
This addition may be especially useful for Galaxy device owners heading into the fall, as Samsung has just launched its latest generation of foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 . While this move could simplify how users manage larger payments, it also places Samsung in closer competition with other mobile wallet services that have introduced similar buy-now-pay-later tools in recent years.
At launch, participating states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.According to Drew Blackard, SVP of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, the move aligns with Samsung Wallet's broader goal of convenience:
To use it, just tap 'Pay in installments' under an eligible card in Samsung Wallet. You'll then be prompted to pick a plan based on your budget. After that, you can keep track of your scheduled payments right from within the app.
Samsung Wallet users in the U.S. are about to get more flexible ways to pay, as Samsung is rolling out a new installment payments feature starting July 25. The option will initially be available in 21 states and Washington D.C., with plans to expand nationwide by the end of 2025.This new capability builds on the recent addition of Tap to Transfer, giving users another payment option when making in-store purchases. Instead of paying the full amount upfront, customers can now divide their transaction into smaller payments using their eligible Visa or Mastercard credit card.