Samsung Wallet to enable fee‑free USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy phones
Samsung will roll out USDC stablecoin transfers on the Solana blockchain through Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay for eligible U.S. Galaxy devices. The feature launches in the last week of October 2026 and will allow users to send USDC to external crypto wallets without Samsung fees and to bank accounts in more than 60 countries with fees that will be disclosed at the time of transfer. Coinbase Prime will custody the USDC balances and Bastion will provide the underlying stablecoin infrastructure. Eligibility requires a U.S. Samsung account, a Galaxy phone running Android 13 or later, identity verification and biometric authentication.
Why it matters
The company says the fee‑free wallet‑to‑wallet option could attract users who already hold crypto, expanding Samsung’s payment ecosystem. Analysts note that undisclosed bank‑transfer fees create uncertainty about how the service will compete with traditional remittance providers.
Key facts
- 1The rollout begins in the last week of October 2026. cryptoadventure.com
- 2The service will be available on 82 million compatible U.S. Galaxy devices. cryptoadventure.com
- 3USDC transfers to external crypto wallets will carry no Samsung fee. cryptoadventure.com
- 4Bank‑account transfers to more than 60 countries will incur fees that Samsung has not published. martincid.com
- 5Coinbase Prime will custody the USDC balances. cryptoadventure.com
- 6Bastion will operate the stablecoin accounts and cross‑border payment framework. cryptoadventure.com
Open questions
- Exact fee amounts for bank‑transfer remittances are not disclosed.
Summary written by AlphAI from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.