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Samsung Electronics America unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Card on Monday, its first credit card program in the United States. Issued by Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank and running on the Visa network, the card is available in virtual and metal physical versions with no annual fee. Cardholders earn 5% cash rewards on direct Samsung purchases, 3% on Samsung Wallet purchases, 2% on streaming services like Netflix and Spotify, and 1% on all other purchases. New users spending $2,000 within 90 days receive a $200 cash bonus. The card integrates into Samsung Wallet, allowing Galaxy device owners to manage payments, IDs, passes, and digital keys in one place. Samsung executives highlighted the card as a reward for user loyalty, while Barclays and Visa emphasized seamless digital banking capabilities. The launch coincides with Samsung's broader organizational changes, including relocating its U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas by end of 2026.
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Author: Cris Tolomia Reading time: 2 min
Samsung Electronics America unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Card on Monday, marking the company's first credit card program in the United States. The card is issued by Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank and runs on the Visa network.
Applications open to the public on July 22 through Samsung.com. The card comes in two versions: a virtual card and a metal physical card bearing a black Samsung logo.
Key Features
- No annual fee
- 5% cash rewards on purchases made directly with Samsung
- 3% cash rewards on purchases made through Samsung Wallet
- 2% cash rewards on streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify
- 1% cash rewards on all other purchases
- $200 cash rewards bonus for new cardholders who spend $2,000 within the first 90 days of account opening
- 20% discount on Samsung VIP Advantage membership when purchased or renewed using the card
Integration with Samsung Wallet
The card lives inside Samsung Wallet, giving Galaxy device owners a single place to pay and manage their account. The wallet also holds other payment cards, IDs, passes, and digital keys, the company said.
Executive Statements
"For years, users have relied on Samsung products to enhance their daily life — from staying connected with friends, to relaxation, to productivity. Today, Samsung Galaxy Card offers users a new way to be rewarded every time you pay." — Woncheol Chai, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics
"Together, we're creating seamless, rewarding digital banking capabilities and products that meet customers where they are — in their Samsung Wallet — and fit naturally into how they live, shop and connect." — Denny Nealon, CEO, Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank
"The card brings together Samsung's product ecosystem, Barclays' co-brand capabilities, and Visa's payment network." — Kirk Stuart, SVP and Head of North America Enablers, Merchants and Fintechs, Visa
Broader Organizational Changes
Samsung Electronics America is in the midst of broader organizational changes. The company announced plans to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to its existing campus in Plano, Texas, by the end of 2026, citing a need to improve coordination and concentrate resources.
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Samsung Galaxy Card Launches in U.S. with Barclays and Visa