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According to Decrypt, Samsung Wallet stablecoin accounts went live on November 5, 2026, letting eligible Galaxy users in the United States use Circle’s USDC on the Solana blockchain, while crypto.news reports that the rollout began in the final week of October. The feature lets users buy, hold, send and receive digital dollars inside the wallet, without installing another crypto app or handling private keys.

Summary

Key takeaways

  • Samsung says about 82 million compatible US Galaxy devices support the feature.
  • Bastion provides custody, with Coinbase serving as sub-custodian.
  • Credit card funding costs 4%; other transaction charges vary.
  • Access requires Android 13 or later and excludes New York residents.

Samsung Wallet brings USDC to Galaxy users

Samsung’s USDC integration puts stablecoin functions in the same app users already use for credit cards and boarding passes. Samsung says the service supports about 82 million compatible Galaxy devices across the United States.

The launch follows Samsung’s initial announcement on October 7 and a preview of its stablecoin plans over the summer.

“For a decade, stablecoins have proved the technology works,” said Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation. “What they lacked was a way to reach the mainstream.”

Bastion, a licensed stablecoin custodian and infrastructure provider, supplies the service alongside Coinbase. Acting as Bastion’s sub-custodian, Coinbase safeguards the USDC through Coinbase Prime Vault.

Transfers reach overseas bank accounts, but fees differ

Samsung charges no transfer fee for sending USDC to other Samsung Wallet users in the United States or to compatible external crypto wallets. Other providers can still impose their own charges.

Users can also send funds to qualifying bank accounts in more than 60 countries. Recipients can receive local currency, while transfer fees depend on the destination.

Funding the wallet by credit card—including through Samsung Pay—carries a 4% fee. Moving funds out to a bank account or debit card also incurs a charge.

First-time users making an initial top-up of at least $50 can receive a $25 USDC bonus.

Eligibility and expansion remain tied to geography

Users must be US residents at least 18 years of age to access Samsung Wallet’s USDC service, with New York residents excluded from eligibility, and their devices need to be running Android 13 or later.

According to Samsung, plans are in place to look into using stablecoins for both online and in-store purchases, as well as to roll the feature out to other markets where local rules permit.

Woncheol Chai, head of the digital wallet team within Samsung’s mobile division, explained that the goal is to let Galaxy users tap into stablecoins without having to deal with conventional crypto tools.

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