{
  "id": 4512493,
  "title": "Samsung Adds QR Payment Feature to South African Digital Wallets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/samsung-adds-qr-payment-feature-to-south-african-digital-wallets",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T22:03:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PYMNTS",
    "slug": "pymnts",
    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/payment-methods/mobile-payments/2026/samsung-adds-qr-payment-feature-to-south-african-digital-wallets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung South Africa has introduced a QR payment feature to its digital wallet, aiming to streamline transactions for Galaxy users without the need for physical cards. The Scan to Pay function allows users to authenticate and finalize purchases by scanning a QR code at participating locations. Operated by Scan to Pay, a payment solutions provider with extensive acceptance across the country, this feature is designed to enhance convenience and contribute to a more cashless economy. The rollout of Scan to Pay aligns with the growing trend of digital wallet usage, as evidenced by recent research from PYMNTS, which indicates that over 30% of consumers have utilized mobile wallets in stores in the past week, a significant increase from previous years. This development is part of Samsung's broader strategy to integrate digital payment solutions, including the recent expansion of the Samsung Wallet to incorporate stablecoins and the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Card, which offers cashback on purchases.",
  "summary": "Samsung South Africa has added a new QR payment feature to its digital wallet. Scan to Pay is designed to offer Samsung Galaxy users an alternative to physical cards and make checkout quicker, the tech company announced Friday (Aug. 28). “Scan to Pay is designed to remove unnecessary friction from everyday transactions,” the company said […] The post Samsung Adds QR Payment Feature to South…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}