Samsung is integrating stablecoin transfers directly into Samsung Wallet, giving eligible users across 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States access to USDC payments without the need for a separate cryptocurrency wallet application, according to an official announcement. USDC, the stablecoin at the center of the integration, is a blockchain-based token issued by Circle that is designed to track the value of the US dollar.

The new functionality is scheduled to begin rolling out during the last week of October. Once live, users will be able to transfer USDC to compatible crypto wallets internationally and send funds to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries, where recipients can receive the money in local currency. The mechanics mirror those of international remittances, a payments category where transfer fees and settlement times have historically varied widely by destination corridor.

Samsung will not charge a transfer fee when USDC is sent to supported external wallets, although receiving platforms may impose their own costs. Bank-account transfers work differently: fees can apply depending on the destination and transaction amount, and they will be displayed before a transfer is confirmed.

The rollout moves the product from a July preview into a scheduled consumer launch, advancing Samsung's earlier plans to embed stablecoin support directly into its wallet infrastructure.

Solana Provides the Blockchain Infrastructure

Solana will supply the blockchain infrastructure for the new payment experience, allowing U.S. Samsung Wallet users to make cross-border USDC transfers through the same interface used for payment cards, identification documents and other wallet functions, per Solana's announcement. Fiat on-ramps and off-ramps will handle conversions between traditional currencies and stablecoins behind the interface.

Samsung is also working with Sui on blockchain network support, while USDC will the first stablecoin available when the service launches.

Solana Foundation President Lily Liu described Samsung's integration as a distribution milestone for stablecoins, putting digital dollars inside a consumer product already installed across tens of millions of devices rather than requiring users to begin with a dedicated crypto platform.

The Solana Foundation, which announced the partnership in a post on X, said the network has processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume during 2026, while stablecoin supply on Solana has increased nearly 20% year over year. The integration extends a broader payments push around the network: Mastercard introduced always-on stablecoin settlement on Solana earlier this year, adding blockchain settlement infrastructure alongside growing consumer and enterprise payment activity.

Coinbase Prime to Custody USDC Balances

USDC will appear as the default dollar stablecoin when an eligible Samsung Wallet user selects the option to buy stablecoins. Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange and custody provider, will custody those USDC balances through Coinbase Prime Vault, as outlined in a company blog post, while Bastion, a regulated stablecoin infrastructure provider, will operate the underlying stablecoin accounts and cross-border payment framework.

Access requires an eligible U.S. Samsung account, a Galaxy device running Android 13 or later, identity verification and biometric authentication. Identity verification steps of this kind are standard across regulated digital asset services. Samsung itself will not hold customer funds or operate as the digital asset custodian.

Samsung is also considering stablecoin payments made online and through tap-to-pay transactions on Galaxy devices in later stages. Expansion beyond the United States will depend on regulatory requirements in individual markets.

Source: Crypto Adventure